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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Compact sport utility vehicles are sized larger these days, giving customers ample room for two adults and three children, along with all their gear. The Mazda CX-50 is one such model in this crowded segment but comes loaded with many features, including standard all-wheel drive. This model also gets expensive … Read more
Small crossovers dominate the new vehicle market, with every manufacturer well represented. The Toyota Corolla Cross, harnessing the brand’s most popular product’s name, is one of the newer models available. This one seats up to five, comes with available all-wheel drive, and is sold in gas and hybrid versions. It … Read more
The Volkswagen Atlas entered the seven-passenger midsize crossover space in 2018, then followed two years later with a five-passenger variant, the Cross Sport. The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and its Atlas stablemate are revitalized for 2024, with fresh styling front and back, and a new engine. This model’s exceptionally roomy … Read more