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
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
Three small crossovers give Nissan a leg up among its competitors. Small Nissan Crossovers In 2007, Nissan didn’t have a single crossover utility vehicle available that was smaller than a midsize model. That deficiency hurt this manufacturer as consumer demand for such established models as the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V … Read more
Decisions, decisions. That’s the challenge new vehicle shoppers face when considering one of more than 400 models available to them these days. However, that search becomes much easier when you narrow the field to a particular brand, such as Lexus, which is the luxury marque for Toyota Motors. Even … Read more
Subaru Legacy is refreshed for 2023. Hooray for sedans! No, that isn’t an exclamation heard often, but it is the sentiment for some, including this writer. There is something about four doors, hugging the road, and a reasonable price that appeals to yours truly. Sedans, like minivans, are disappearing across … Read more
You won’t find Jaguar calling the F-Type a tribute or spiritual successor model of the Jaguar E-Type, but in many ways it is. Forty years after the earlier sports car was canceled, an all-new Jaguar F-Type model arrived in 2014. The F-Type has the long hood, rounded side body panels … Read more
There is little wonder why the Kia Telluride SX is so popular. What do the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette and Kia Telluride have in common? Yes, both are made in America, but the most surprising similarity between these otherwise polar opposite vehicles is the fact that both will require extreme patience … Read more
Like the minivan, the sedan was supposed to have gone away. But on closer inspection, even the minivan has staying power. Both body styles are surviving the increasing onslaught of utility vehicles. But for the remaining players, at least in the sedan segment, millions of shoppers still prefer them. One … Read more
The Buick Envision is a small luxury sport utility vehicle, one of four crossovers offered by GM’s premium brand. Buick rolled out the Envision in 2016 and has made light changes since. Let’s take a look at this crossover and what to consider when shopping this model. 2020 Buick Envision … Read more