Introduced nearly 20 years ago, the Hyundai Tucson struggled to establish an identity for more than a decade. The compact crossover SUV class was dominated by the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, several Mazda models and the Ford Escape. Where was the Tucson situated? It was mired in the middle of the pack amongst many also-rans. […]
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Check out Lexus NX 350h
Like many auto manufacturers, Lexus rarely gets criticized when it comes to offering a multitude of small SUVs, a class that’s grown enormously in popularity. We’ve driven many of those SUVs in the past decade, including a week with the 2024 Lexus NX 350h. The NX brand is a compact luxury crossover SUV that’s smaller […]
Meet the new Honda Prologue EV
Although Honda has been developing electric vehicles for three decades, the Japanese automaker altered its strategy along the way toward hybrids and has rarely produced true EVs. So it came as a mild surprise this year when it introduced the all-new 2024 Honda Prologue, the company’s first all-electric SUV. Honda has plans to make up […]
Why is Genesis G80 still unrecognized?
Genesis makes a high-quality midsize sedan that is sailing through these times practically anonymous. And to take it a step further, the Genesis brand gets mostly ignored as well. People still ask the question: Hyundai has a luxury brand? Yes, it does. Around since 2017, Genesis is producing some fine sedans and SUVs that are […]
Toyota RAV4 huge success for three decades
Happy 30th birthday to the Toyota RAV4. It’s not only lasted for three decades, the RAV4 has resided at or near the top of the list of compact crossover SUVs during that long time span. Introduced in Japan and Europe in 1994, two years later the RAV4 became an instant hit in the U.S. market […]
Toyota redesigns Tacoma
Not everyone who desires a pickup wants a full-size truck. While they are popular, many folks are going instead for a midsize model. A hugely popular truck for nearly two decades, the 2024 Toyota Tacoma is better than ever, thanks to a smart full redesign. The Tacoma has been a very popular alternative for shoppers […]
Hyundai Palisade a top-rated SUV
Close to being SUV twins, the relatively youthful Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride have quickly become two of the most prominent midsize SUVs. The Palisade arrived mid-year 2019 with many rave reviews. And roughly two years later, the Telluride was unveiled with high praise as well. Nothing since then has changed – these are two […]
New Mazda CX-70 a two-row SUV
Mazda has taken some heat regarding two SUVs that share many similarities. Head scratch if you must, because the reason for this is far from obvious. Mazda is recognized for making quality SUVs, there’s no disputing that. U.S. News & World Report rated Mazda the Best SUV Brand for 2024. However, many people question why […]
Check out revamped Toyota Land Cruiser
The rumor regarding the demise of the venerable Toyota Land Cruiser was only partially true. Following a two-year absence in the U.S., the big SUV returned. It’s back, yet it’s certainly not the same. The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser arrived with a much-needed redesign. Back in the day (it debuted in 2005) it was a […]
Honda Ridgeline different kind of truck
Do we assume there’s something wrong because hardcore pickup folks don’t care for the Honda Ridgeline? What defines the Ridgeline and annoys traditional truck owners is it drives more like an SUV than a traditional truck. That’s because it’s built on a unibody design rather than a more traditional body-on-frame setup, and has a fully […]