Toyota has a clear message regarding one of its all-time popular vehicles. The company announced that starting with the early release of next year’s model, all Camrys are now hybrids, so there’s no reason for the differentiation any longer. Toyota says the decision to make all Camrys a hybrid is an “effort to provide electrification for […]
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An intriguing plug-in hybrid – Volvo XC60
To simplify the brand, Volvo has removed the Recharge tag for its line of vehicles with an electric component, including fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. It was a move designed to help customers distinguish between its electric and hybrid models, and to streamline its naming system. Volvo currently manufactures five full EVs and reportedly […]
Hyundai Tucson emerges as class leader
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. […]
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 […]