2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Review: Three Rows (Finally) Done Right!

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Today’s family haulers are big, versatile, and are almost always turbo-powered. The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander is no exception, a three-row crossover utility vehicle that builds on the footprint of the midsize Highlander. Offering room for eight, thus matching the Sienna van in passenger capacity, only the Sequoia SUV measures … Read more

2025 Toyota Sequoia Review (Luxury Hybrid Muscle)

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The large, traditional truck-based SUV continues to pull in sales and profits, a segment too important for major manufacturers to pass up. GM dominates the market across three brands, but Ford, Jeep, and Nissan are also present. Not to be overlooked is the Toyota Sequoia, a recently overhauled people mover … Read more

Midsize Might: 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Review

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Toyota’s most popular pickup truck remains the Tacoma, which has long been the dominant model in the midsize segment. Completely overhauled in 2024, the 2025 model continues with minor changes, including now-standard front tow hooks. The new style is burly, but the high price point for top-of-the-line models such as … Read more

2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid: Worth the Wait? (Our Review)

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Japanese automaker Mazda has been late to the hybrid game, introducing the CX-90 plug-in electric hybrid ahead of its latest offering: the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid. Unlike the PHEV, this one does not require a plug to replenish the battery system. Instead, the onboard technology keeps the battery going, while enabling … Read more

2025 Toyota Sienna Review (Family Hauler Excellence)

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Minivans have come a long way since their inception in the 1980s. While the market for these vehicles has shrunk, Toyota remains committed to the segment with the Sienna, one of the few minivans still available today. The 2025 Toyota Sienna keeps its hybrid-only powertrain strategy rolling forward, blending efficiency, … Read more

Beyond Zero With the 2025 Toyota bZ4X (Review)

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Manufactured goods names are supposed to be memorable, even catchy. Consumers should recall a product’s name and associate it with something good, interesting, or exciting, and ultimately purchasable. But that is not what you have with the Toyota bZ4X, this brand’s first all-electric vehicle not involving hydrogen. The name is … Read more

2025 Lexus RX 450h+ Review (Plug-in Hybrid Elevates the Flagship SUV)

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In the late 1990s, Lexus introduced the RX, pioneering the midsize luxury crossover vehicle segment. This two-row SUV continues to be the brand’s most popular model due to its excellent combination of style, luxury, performance, and utility. The latest generation was introduced in 2023, featuring four powertrain options. We had … Read more

2024 Ford Mustang (Iconic Pony Car Evolves)

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The 2024 Ford Mustang introduces subtle updates as it ushers in what Ford proclaims to be the seventh generation of this legendary car. While some might question this milestone, the key takeaway remains clear: Ford is committed to preserving its beloved pony car, even as rivals disappear (Camaro) or undergo … Read more

2024 Ford Maverick (Looks Like a Truck, Drives Like a Car)

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Americans are famously fond of pickup trucks, often preferring them large. The Ford Maverick challenges this trend, offering a driving experience reminiscent of a car, all packaged in a visually appealing design. Now in its third year, Ford is ramping up production to meet the high demand, essentially reshaping the … Read more