Tag: all-wheel drive
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…
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…
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…
Toyota Introduces 2025 GR Corolla: More Power, New Tech
Toyota GAZOO Racing continues to push the envelope with the 2025 GR Corolla, introducing significant upgrades that enhance both performance and driver experience. Among the highlights are the new available 8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT) and an increase…
History of the Hyundai Genesis Sedan
The Hyundai Genesis sedan was first introduced in 2009 as a mid-sized luxury sedan. Hyundai took aim at competing with established premium brands like BMW, Lexus, and Mercedes-Benz. It marked Hyundai’s bold entry into the luxury car market. The Genesis…
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….
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…
History of the Subaru Legacy
As Subaru prepares to bid farewell to the Legacy after the 2025 model year, it is a fitting moment to reflect on the storied history of this iconic vehicle. Launched in 1989, the Subaru Legacy has been a testament to…
The Toyota Camry Goes All-Hybrid for 2025
Toyota continues to lead in hybrid technology with the launch of the 2025 Camry, now exclusively available as a hybrid model. This marks a significant milestone in Toyota’s commitment to sustainability, echoing the hybrid revolution initiated by the Prius. The…
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…
The All-New 2025 Subaru Forester
This spring, the automotive world will see the debut of the latest Subaru Forester. As the sixth generation of the model, it features a range of updates aimed at improving its performance and appeal in the SUV segment. Highlights include…
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…
We Drove the Updated Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Launched in 2018, the Volkswagen Atlas introduced itself as a midsize crossover capable of seating seven passengers, followed by the introduction of its five-passenger counterpart, the Atlas Cross Sport, in 2020. The 2024 iterations of the Atlas and Atlas Cross…
Mazda CX-5: Steady as She Goes
The Mazda CX-5 has been a staple in the compact crossover utility vehicle segment, offering a blend of performance, style, and technology that has attracted a broad range of buyers. As it reaches the eighth year of its second generation,…
About the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas
The 2024 Atlas from Volkswagen, assembled in Chattanooga, Tennessee, offers a major refresh with a focus on interior luxury, enhanced technology, and a new powertrain. This seven-passenger SUV, part of the crowded family segment, now includes premium materials and a…
At a Glance: 2024 Acura TLX
Although the number of sedan models on the market has diminished, the premium sedan segment remains robustly represented. The Acura TLX is a prime example of this, offering a midsize sedan with seating for five. This second-generation model, which debuted…
We Speculate the 2025 Dodge Charger
The latest iteration of the Dodge Charger is set to arrive, heralding a new era as it transitions from the current Challenger coupe and Charger sedan models to a two-door configuration. Interestingly, there seems to be no 2024 model in…
