Category: New Models

02
Jan
2026
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

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…

Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, front three-quarter view. 2026 model year.
27
Dec
2025
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

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…

2026 Kia K4 Hatchback front three-quarter view.
24
Dec
2025
Posted in New Models Specifications

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…

2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid front three-quarter view.
14
Dec
2025
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

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…

2026 Mazda CX-90 front three-quarter view
27
Oct
2025
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

Near Luxury: 2026 Mazda CX‑90

The 2026 Mazda CX-90 steps into the three-row SUV market with intention and style. It targets families who want more than the typical big-box utility vehicle. And it delivers a blend of luxury touches, sharp driving manners, and smart tech…

Pontiac Aztek
21
Oct
2025
Posted in History Specifications

History of the Pontiac Aztek

The Pontiac Aztek was a compact crossover sport utility vehicle produced by the Pontiac division of General Motors between 2001 and 2005. This SUV was designed as a versatile, family-friendly vehicle that could be used for both everyday commuting and…

2027 Chevrolet Bolt Red
13
Oct
2025
Posted in New Models Specifications

GM Revives the Chevrolet Bolt

General Motors is bringing back the Chevrolet Bolt for 2027, responding to customer demand for an affordable electric vehicle. The new Bolt continues the legacy of the original 2017 model, which was among the first mass-market EVs to deliver long…

Ford Flex
04
Oct
2025
Posted in History Specifications

History of the Ford Flex

One part crossover and another part station wagon, the Ford Flex was an unusual vehicle for its time. Introduced in 2009 and continuing through 2019, the Flex underwent modest changes during its 11-year model run. The Flex shared its underpinnings…

Nissan Juke
22
Sep
2025
Posted in History Specifications

History of the Nissan Juke

The Nissan Juke is a rare breed, a quirkily styled model that by all accounts should have immediately failed in a discriminating consumer market. This subcompact crossover utility vehicle, however, rolled out in 2011 and stayed around through 2017, as…

2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata top down
11
Jul
2025
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

Driving Fun with the Mazda MX-5 Miata

It is difficult to find fault with Mazda’s stubborn commitment to the MX-5 Miata. In an automotive world that’s been largely overtaken by crossovers, electrification, and cushy tech-laden rides, the Miata stands as a rolling testament to what driving used…

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
05
Jul
2025
Posted in New Models

Never Faster: 2025 Corvette ZR1

There are sports cars and there are supercars. The Corvette ZR1 embodies both but leans heavily into the latter. This mid-engine beast comes with a twin-turbocharged flat-crank V8 engine, which produces an amazing 1064 horsepower, setting a record for an…

2025 Volkswagen Taos Front Three Quarter View
01
Jul
2025
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

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…

2025 Mazda CX-30 front three-quarter view.
28
Jun
2025
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

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…

21
Jun
2025
Posted in New Models Specifications

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…

2025 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro front three-quarter view.
13
Jun
2025
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

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…

2026 Jeep Cherokee.
02
Jun
2025
Posted in New Models

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…

2026 Ram 1500 Express front three-quarter view.
06
May
2025
Posted in New Models

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…

2026 Hyundai Palisade front three-quarter view
21
Apr
2025
Posted in New Models

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…

This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda may be the inspiration for a special Dodge model.
15
Apr
2025
Posted in New Models

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…

2024 Honda Prologue Elite
04
Apr
2025
Posted in New Models

Honda Prologue Improvements for 2025

One year after its debut, the Honda Prologue EV returns with some subtle upgrades. This handsome electric utility vehicle took the market by surprise in 2024, by delivering a strong impression for the brand’s first all-electric model. For 2025, the…