Volkswagen Atlas: Segment Standard?
The 2026 Volkswagen Atlas maintains its presence in the midsize three-row crossover segment, delivering a roomy interior, composed ride, and an excellent suite of technologies. Introduced in 2018 and overhauled in 2024, the current iteration starts in the low $40Ks…
Is Ford Bringing Back Cars?
The Ford Motor Company abandoned the car segment almost completely when it canceled four Ford models and one Lincoln product. All that is left today is the Mustang, a legacy model with sales below 50,000 units per year. In the…
Wiper Service Mode and Your Mazda
The forecast for your area includes ice and snow, perhaps both. With some foresight, you can protect your vehicle from ice buildup if you leave it outside. A few squirts of WD40 or some other silicone-based oil should be applied…
2026 Ford Super Duty (F-250) Review
A Working-Class Icon, Sharpened Big trucks have always been honest about what they are. They exist to work, to haul, to tow, and to endure years of punishment without complaint. The 2026 Ford Super Duty F-250 embraces that fact, then…
Top 10 Best-Selling U.S. Vehicles of 2025
To the surprise of no one, the Ford F-Series remains the top-selling new vehicle, a position it has held for nearly a half century. That said, GM continues to outsell Ford in full-size pickup trucks, spreading its sales across Chevrolet…
Cosseted by the 2026 Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai loves to tease us. If not by offering a well-equipped model for a competitive price, they sometimes load up a popular model, pushing it into a whole different sphere. Sometimes they do both. The midsize three-row Hyundai Palisade is…
We Drove the 2026 Mazda3 Hatchback
Mazda, like every other automotive manufacturer, sells more utility vehicles than cars. As such, its car model offerings are down to just two –– the Miata roadster and the compact Mazda3 sedan and hatchback. The Mazda6 midsize sedan disappeared by…
Last Hurrah: These Models Bowed Out in 2025
Automakers add new models all the time. When they quietly drop one, though, it usually means something bigger is going on. The vehicles that disappear tend to have history—sometimes decades of it—and their exits often say as much about shifting…
On the Road With a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
The subcompact SUV market remains hot, serving as a natural gateway to the market for many new vehicle buyers. Today’s models, though, are anything but diminutive, as they typically offer room for five and do so in comfort. Among the…
10 Things to Know About the 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback
Compact cars have quietly been reinventing themselves, and the 2026 K4 Hatchback is a clear example of why the segment still matters. It blends approachable pricing with modern tech, real performance options, and the added flexibility buyers expect from a…
Deadly Combination: Left Turns & Blind Zones
If you have ever started a left turn and suddenly realized someone in the crosswalk seemed to appear out of nowhere, you are not imagining things. New research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that vehicle design…
Electrified: Mazda CX-50 Hybrid
Mazda never rushes. Instead, it waits. Then, it acts with intent. That patience matters in today’s hybrid-heavy market, where many vehicles feel engineered to satisfy federal regulations rather than advance drivability. The 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid avoids that pitfall. It…
Kei Cars and the American Driver
When President Donald J. Trump recently suggested that America should build and sell Japanese-style “kei cars,” the comment set off a ripple of curiosity. These tiny runabouts are iconic in Japan, beloved for their thrift, charm, and maneuverability. Yet they…
Consumer Angst: High New Vehicle Prices
New-car prices have climbed to the point where many shoppers feel locked out of the market. Monthly payments resemble a mortgage for some households, and the old comfort of a three- or four-year loan has given way to long terms…
The Car that Found Its Way Home from Connecticut to White River Junction, Vermont
A curious account of a Camaro that returned to its Connecticut roots. Everyone has heard stories of cats or dogs who travel miles and years to get home. But I have a story of a car – an automobile —…
Hybrids? The Better EV!
The electric vehicle segment is comprised of multiple types of vehicles, not just pure EVs. This is important to know as consumers have plenty of choices when shopping for a highly efficient vehicle. Further, with the federal tax credit eliminated,…
Thanksgiving Detour: A Journey, Not Just a Drive
This article was originally shared Thanksgiving 2023. The air was crisp, the skies a dull gray, and leaves scattered across roads in colorful waves of orange, red, and brown. Thanksgiving had always been a warm and comforting event in our…
Tesla Model X Weight Reduction: 400 Pounds
Tesla did not redesign the Model X for 2026—but they made it much lighter. By shaving nearly 400 pounds, the big electric SUV now weighs about 5,219 pounds, putting it surprisingly close to large gas-powered rivals.Here’s how Tesla pulled off…
Choosing the Right Winter Motor Oil
If you live where winter takes a deep hold in your area with temperatures regularly staying in sub-freezing territory, then having the correct oil viscosity is essential before the season arrives. As temperatures plunge, your motor oil thickens and that…
Are You Ready for Winter Driving?
As cold weather overtakes and dominates your area, the reality of winter settles in. Your vehicle thrives in stable temperatures– mostly spring and fall – but it is during the extremes (summer and winter), when your battery, tires, and even…
