Category: New Vehicle Reviews

2026 Toyota Corolla Sedan front three-quarter view.
14
Mar
2026
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews

Toyota Corolla: Global Best-Seller

After its introduction in Japan in November 1966, the Toyota Corolla quickly spread to markets across the globe. Long one of Toyota’s best-selling models in the US, the Corolla is also the all-time best-selling model in the world, recently topping…

Volkswagen Golf GTI. Front three quarter view.
12
Mar
2026
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews

Driven: 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI

The Volkswagen Golf is one of best-known vehicles in the world, perhaps even more so than the venerable Beetle that preceded it. At times, the Golf was known in the US as the Rabbit, but in more recent years we…

Mazda cx-70 2025 profile
09
Mar
2026
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews

Reviewed: 2026 Mazda CX-70

Related CX-70 images found here. Mazda has been moving steadily upmarket for more than a decade. With the 2026 Mazda CX-70, the company pushes that strategy even further. This midsize crossover is aimed at drivers who want space, performance, and…

2026 Genesis GV70
24
Feb
2026
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews

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…

2025 Mazda CX-30 front three-quarter look.
19
Feb
2026
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews

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…

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross front three-quarter view.
11
Feb
2026
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews

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…

2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV front three-quarter view.
02
Feb
2026
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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…

2024 Volkswagen Atlas
28
Jan
2026
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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…

2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty front three-quarter view.
17
Jan
2026
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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…

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Front three-quarter view.
07
Jan
2026
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

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…

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 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
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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…

2025 Volkswagen Golf R.
23
Aug
2025
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14 Best Things About the Volkswagen Golf R

The Volkswagen Golf R is no ordinary hatchback—it delivers true performance wrapped in a practical, everyday subcompact package. Here are 14 standout features of the model that tops the Golf line. 1. Turbocharged Power—328 Horsepower The Golf R features a…

2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport front three-quarter view
18
Jul
2025
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Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, By the Numbers

The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is a medium-sized crossover SUV. This model is an offshoot of the original three-row Atlas, supplying room for five along with generous cargo capacity. The segment is chockful of competitors, with numerous trims (or grades)…

2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata top down
11
Jul
2025
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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 Volkswagen Taos Front Three Quarter View
01
Jul
2025
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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
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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…

2025 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro front three-quarter view.
13
Jun
2025
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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…