Ode to the Tesla Model S
mporI remember the first time I spotted a Tesla Model S. It was in my rearview mirror. Literally. At that time, it was soon after the model’s 2012 release and the sedan was beginning to make inroads in my area…
Highlights of the 2026 Genesis GV70
Ever since Hyundai launched the standalone Genesis brand, the trajectory has been clear. This is not a lightly reskinned Hyundai. It is a serious luxury marque with its own design language, engineering priorities, and performance ambitions. Models such as the…
Hyundai Plans a Toyota Tacoma Fighter
Hyundai has never been shy about testing boundaries. From bold design language to ambitious electrification plans, the Korean automaker has consistently shown a willingness to disrupt established segments. Now it appears ready to take aim at one of the most…
Reviewed: 2026 Mazda CX-30
Mazda continues to blur the line between mainstream and premium with the 2026 Mazda CX-30. This subcompact utility vehicle delivers upscale materials, standard all-wheel drive, and an engaging driving experience at a price point that undercuts many entry-luxury rivals. In…
Big Wheels: Big Deal or a Problem?
Big wheels sell cars. They fill the arches. They signal performance. And they photograph beautifully under showroom lights. For many shoppers, the visual upgrade feels irresistible. Then comes the first pothole. Suddenly, style meets physics. The result is not always…
Car Mats Buying Guide: Fit, Function, and Value
Floor mats are easy to overlook. They sit under your feet. They rarely make a splash on a window sticker. And yet, they take more abuse than almost anything else inside your vehicle. Sometimes buyers decline the factory set to…
14 Things We Love About the Toyota Corolla Cross
The small crossover segment remains one of the most competitive arenas in the business. A vehicle must be efficient. It must be practical. It must look contemporary. At the same time, price still matters. That is where the Corolla Cross…
We Speculate the Upcoming Ram Dakota Pickup Truck
After a 15-year absence, the Ram Dakota will return sometime in 2027. This midsize pickup truck cannot arrive soon enough for product-hungry Ram dealers, with parent Stellantis promising a starting price of about $40,000. Notably, the new Ram will not…
Should You Purchase a Leftover Model?
A shiny new car. A price that seems too good to be true. And a sales manager eager to make something happen. Welcome to the world of the leftover. Should You Purchase a Leftover Model? Here’s the hook. You walk…
OBD-II Codes That Befuddle Owners
Codes that have you scared. The check engine light comes on. You plug in a scanner. A code appears. And just like that, you are convinced your car needs a new oxygen sensor, catalytic converter, throttle body, or worse —…
Reviewed: 2026 Mazda CX-90
Mazda continues to refine its largest vehicle, and for 2026 the CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid stands as one of the most intriguing three-row SUVs on the market. It blends Mazda’s newfound rear-drive architecture with electrified efficiency, delivering a family vehicle that…
Is the Minivan Segment on the Rebound?
The family defining minivan segment, introduced in the 1980s, but largely replaced by crossover utility vehicles over the past two decades, is showing fresh signs of growth. Very few models remain, but those still in production are seeing an unexpected…
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…
