Volkswagen Taos, By the Numbers
The Volkswagen Taos is a small SUV, a five-passenger model powered by a turbocharged engine. Introduced in 2022, the 2025 model features an updated exterior and added horsepower. Navigating the subcompact range, the Taos supplies a natural entryway to the…
Mazda CX-30, By the Numbers
Small SUVs dominate the market, offering shoppers a natural gateway to new vehicle ownership. Every manufacturer is present in the subcompact segment, where the Mazda CX-30 competes. We spent a week with this diminutive model, a crossover SUV that combines…
Market Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Grand Highlander
If you are shopping for a three-row crossover utility vehicle, the market is saturated with models. Toyota makes things interesting by offering not one, but two such models. Notably, both share the same name, with the Highlander representing the standard…
What Are Conquest Cash Incentives?
If you are in the market for a new car, automakers rely on more than just strong products to earn your business. One strategy they often use is offering targeted incentives to pull buyers away from rival brands. This tactic,…
Burly Truck: Toyota Tundra TRD Pro
We spent a week recently with the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, a powerful variant of this Japanese manufacturer’s full-size pickup truck. Following initial and subsequent test drives as early as 2022, we can unequivocally state that the TRD Pro possesses…
Safety: How Cities Can Make Streets Less Risky
As traffic fatalities continue to climb in many U.S. cities, local leaders face mounting urgency to act. In 2024, nearly 40,000 people were killed on American roads, with pedestrian and cyclist deaths reaching levels not seen in decades. The reasons…
Jeep Brings Back Controversial Cherokee Nameplate
Jeep is planning to reintroduce the Cherokee nameplate for the 2026 model year. This new iteration will be available exclusively as a hybrid, marking a significant shift in the brand’s approach. Positioned between the Compass and Grand Cherokee, the all-new…
Is VinFast Failing?
VinFast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is facing significant challenges in its expansion efforts, particularly in North America. Despite ambitious plans, the company has encountered obstacles that have led to strategic shifts and raised questions about its future. Who…
Compact Toyota Pickup Truck is Happening
Small pickup trucks have evolved into larger models, with most now measuring nearly the size of full-size models. Current midsize trucks from Ford, Toyota, Chevrolet, and Nissan replaced compact trucks, which were not widely seen until the arrival of the…
How to Resolve Dim Headlights
Dim headlights are no joke. With diminished lighting, your vehicle is not safe to drive. You cannot see the normal field strong headlights provide, putting you, other drivers, and pedestrians at risk. Corrective action is required immediately, by identifying what…
Why Is My Car Burning Oil?
If you have ever checked your dipstick between oil changes and noticed the level keeps falling, you are far from alone. Some oil consumption is normal, especially in higher-mileage engines, but if you are topping off constantly, your car could…
Hail Damage and Your Car
Hail does not need to be the size of baseballs to damage your vehicle. Even small stones falling at high speeds can leave a lasting impression, quite literally. While most people equate hail damage with obvious dents and broken glass,…
What Are Solid-State Batteries?
Electrification is the trend nowadays, with every manufacturer more or less ditching the old internal combustion engines to transition to electric vehicles. However, at the current time, such a task is difficult and precarious due to the mass and volume…
Return of the Value-Packed Ram 1500 Express
After a quiet exit in recent years, the Ram Express nameplate is back. For 2026, Ram is reviving the Express trim as part of its updated 1500 lineup. This model serves as an entry-level offering for customers who still want…
Tesla Semi: Ready to Haul?
After years of delays, the Tesla Semi is finally on the verge of mass production, with deployment now expected sometime in 2026. Originally shown in 2017, the electric Class 8 truck has faced repeated production setbacks, largely due to battery…
History of the Ford Maverick
by The Ford Maverick is a compact pickup truck launched by the Ford Motor Company for the 2022 model year. But the nameplate was originally affixed to a compact car that was built from 1970 to 1977. Ford resurrected the…
Spring Cleaning Checklist for Your Car
Spring is here and with it comes copious amounts of pollen. While it can be tempting to wait to clean your car until after pollen season passes, you still address the winter battering your ride took. The following cleaning checklist…
About the 2026 Hyundai Palisade
An all-new Hyundai Palisade arrives later this year. Hyundai unveiled the all-new 2026 Palisade at the New York International Auto Show, showcasing a fully redesigned three-row SUV with more space, upgraded tech, and the introduction of a hybrid powertrain. With…
What is OAT Coolant?
OAT coolant and what distinguishes it from HOAT and IAT coolants. OAT stands for Organic Acid Technology, and it’s one of the most common types of coolant used in today’s vehicles—especially modern ones with aluminum engines or components. It works…
Rebooted Dodge Charger May See a V8
Dodge is active in the muscle car game—but this time, it’s electric. To the delight of nearly no one, parent Stellantis decided to introduce the current-generation model as an electric vehicle, a decision that has resulted in poor sales and…
