Give Toyota credit for making enough innovations that it now has a reputable Corolla hatchback. Squeezing into the lineup of the Japanese automaker is the all-new 2019 Toyota hatchback, which replaces the Corolla iM. Knowledgeable Toyota folks know the iM was a derivative of the unpopular Scion iM. Toyota shelved not only the iM, but […]
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2019 Mazda Miata: still delivering fun
Even though changes have been made to the latest edition of the Mazda MX-5 Miata, its essence remains. This is a sports car that puts a high priority on fun. The Mazda Miata has been delivering fun as one of the standard bearers in the convertible category for three decades. The lightweight roadster debuted in […]
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe remodeled
Change has begun for Hyundai sport utility vehicles. Included in the transformation is the 2019 Santa Fe, previously an SUV that could transport five to seven people, depending on the model chosen. There’s no longer a third-row option with the Santa Fe. For 2019, Hyundai made the all-new Santa Fe a two-row, five-passenger, midsize crossover […]
Several changes for 2019 Honda Pilot
Three years ago, the Honda Pilot went through some major changes. Practically everything was new – engine, transmission, styling, and interior features. Although the Japanese automaker has made additional changes to its popular midsize crossover sport utility vehicle, the 2019 Honda Pilot is not dramatically different than the 2016 model. New this year is a […]
2019 Acura MDX solid luxury SUV
The stylish Acura MDX is quite a versatile, upscale sport utility vehicle. It can serve as a family-friendly vehicle that has three rows of seating and can haul up to seven people, providing appropriate transportation for kids and their many activities. But it can also be the cool SUV that one uses for the daily […]
2018 Volkswagen Alltrack offers versatility
Wagons are very popular these days, possessing many of the characteristics that car buyers value in a sports utility vehicle. Add one more wagon to the list: Introduced a year ago, the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack possesses some enviable features that give it the versatility that appeals to people who enjoy staying active. That includes the […]
BMW X1 an affordable, luxury SUV
Luxury automobiles don’t always arrive with a hefty price tag. The 2018 BMW X1 is a prime example. BMW has the classy, compact sport utility vehicle priced at just over $34,000. Sure, the BMW X1 is not going to meet everyone’s needs. But if goal is purchasing a highly efficient, small SUV at a reasonable […]
Ford Fusion hybrid a solid choice
It didn’t take long for the Ford Fusion to gain popularity. The midsize sedan debuted in 2006 and a dozen years later the vehicle is still included among the heavyweights in its class. The midsize sedan class has many solid vehicles – the competition is fierce. The segment includes Honda Accord, Chevrolet Malibu, Mazda 6, […]
2018 Lexus GX 460 needs redesign
Four years has been long enough. The Lexus GX 460 is due for an overhaul. Although Toyota and its luxury brand (Lexus) continue to offer a large variety of quality sport utility vehicles, that doesn’t mean the Japanese automaker can rest on its considerable laurels. The last meaningful update to the GX 460 came in […]
Volkswagen Golf R a performance-laden hatchback
Most people don’t think of a hatchback as a performance vehicle. Perhaps they need to be introduced to the Volkswagen Golf R. The Golf R is arguably the quickest hatchback out there. It certainly takes one by surprise, considering it looks very similar to other Golf models, leaving the assumption that performance is not really […]