Category: New Vehicle Reviews
The Resilient 2025 Mazda CX-5
The compact crossover utility market remains an important player in the new vehicle market, with more than a dozen models to consider. For 2025, Mazda continues to offer two models – the CX-5 and CX-50 – the former represents the…
15 Things We Like About the 2025 Toyota Tundra
The Toyota Tundra has undergone a significant evolution in recent years, and the 2025 model stands as a testament to Toyota’s commitment to addressing past issues and delivering a refined, capable full-size truck. After the 2022–2023 models encountered serious setbacks…
The Fun-to-Drive Mazda3 Hatchback
The new vehicle market is overwhelmingly titled toward utility vehicles, along with pickup trucks dominating the market. Traditional car lovers seem more like minivan operators – they get little respect – with few choices available. Fortunately, Mazda is one brand…
We Drove the All-New 2025 Ford Explorer
One of the most popular names in the SUV market is the Ford Explorer. With its rear-wheel-based architecture, this Ford flies in the face of most crossover models, delivering robust power, top handling, and excellent towing capabilities. For 2025, the…
The Iconic Toyota Land Cruiser Returns
The Toyota Land Cruiser is back for 2024 after a brief hiatus, returning with a blend of modern technology and rugged off-road capability. Known for its durability, the Land Cruiser continues to hold its place as one of the most…
Six Cylinders and a Stout Mazda CX-90
Mazda’s expansion into larger vehicles has led to the introduction of the 2024 Mazda CX-90, a midsize, three-row crossover utility vehicle designed to cater to a wider range of buyers. The CX-90 represents a shift for Mazda, bringing in new…
Ford Ranger: Built Better Than Ever
Debuting in 1992, the Ford Ranger took a break from 2011 to 2018, with Ford initially stating it had no plans to bring the midsize truck back. However, after significant demand from enthusiasts, Ford reintroduced the international model to the…
Electric Pony: Ford Mustang Mach-E
The Ford Mustang name is synonymous with classic good looks and performance, a touring coupe that’s been in constant production for six decades. Thankfully, Ford remains committed to building this iconic model, even as competitors have left the segment. But…
Hard-Top Fun and a Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
Growing up, I was surrounded by the unmistakable presence of large American cars. My earliest memories behind the wheel were in the immense Chrysler Newport convertible and the equally vast Dodge Polaris. These cars were enormous, commanding respect on the…
Smart Choice: 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Toyota established its leadership in the hybrid market with the launch of the Prius in the late 1990s. Since then, nearly every Toyota model has introduced a hybrid option, including the popular RAV4 Hybrid. As the brand’s best-selling vehicle, the…
Ford Bronco Sport: Versatile Crossover SUV
The Ford Bronco Sport remains the entry-level model in the Bronco family, building SUV ruggedness on a crossover frame. Sharing its architecture with the Ford Escape, the Bronco Sport roughly splits the off-road chops difference between the Bronco and Escape….
Honda Prologue: New Beginning
Honda’s entry into the electric vehicle market has been anticipated for some time. After introducing EV versions of the Clarity and Fit, the automaker has now launched its first dedicated electric vehicle, the Honda Prologue. This milestone was accelerated by…
We Drove the New Lexus TX
Like other brands, Lexus is now a utility-vehicle-centric automaker. The marque is a pioneer, having launched the midsize RX series in 1998, well before its chief competitors. Even as Lexus introduced new models, there have been gaps, including in the…
Super Steed: Ford Mustang GT
What more can be said about the Ford Mustang that hasn’t been said before? Well, there is always something new or different, including for 2024 as Ford rolls out the seventh-generation Mustang. This quintessential pony car remains the signature ride…
Presenting the New Mazda CX-70
The Mazda CX-70 is the latest utility vehicle from this niche, Japanese automaker. Like its other SUVs, this one brings cutting-edge style, advanced safety and technology features, and a choice of powertrains. New for 2025, the CX-70 includes a plug-in…
We Drove the Hybrid-Only 2025 Toyota Camry
More than 40 years have passed since Toyota introduced the Camry to the U.S. market. Over the years, this midsize sedan has evolved alongside changing consumer preferences, which have recently favored utility vehicles like the Toyota RAV4. For 2025, Toyota…
Compact Driving Fun: 2024 Mazda CX-50
The Mazda CX-50 makes its return for its second year, one of two compact utility vehicles sold by this Japanese manufacturer. This model pushes the premium envelope by delivering a look and experience that rivals luxury makes, especially at the…
Ford Mustang Heritage Continues for Seventh Generation
The Ford Mustang, a hallmark of American automotive culture, embarks on its seventh generation with the 2024 model year. This iconic 2+2 coupe and convertible stands out for its distinctive rear-wheel-drive platform, a feature that has contributed to its legendary…
The Segment-Pacing Ford Maverick
Pickup trucks remain a popular choice for a strong segment of consumers. Until recently, the subcompact market was not represented, but that’s all changed with the introduction of the Ford Maverick. Ford’s smallest model features a car-like, unibody design with…
Out and About With the Toyota Corolla Cross Sport
Take the world’s most popular car and apply a utility vehicle body to the platform and you have what’s known as the Toyota Corolla Cross Sport. This small crossover not only builds on the Corolla heritage, but it supplies an…