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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…
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…
At a Glance: 2024 Nissan Sentra
The 2024 Nissan Sentra arrives with updates that span from exterior design changes to new features in its SV grade. Equipped with technological advancements and fuel economy improvements, the latest model will be available in S, SV, and SR grades….
Jeep Patriot: Chronicling the Changes
The Jeep Patriot is a compact crossover sport utility vehicle and is similar to the Jeep Compass. Both models are based on the platform underpinning the Dodge Caliber. With available all-wheel drive, the Patriot offers a more off-road-worthy option than…
Toyota C-HR: Chronicling the Changes
Revised: September 12, 2023 The Toyota C-HR is a small crossover utility vehicle, a front-wheel-drive-only model that slots underneath the popular Toyota RAV4. The C-HR name means “coupe high rider” or “cross hatch runabout.” In any case, this model blends…
2014 Honda Civic Overview
The Honda Civic is one of the most well-known model names in the world, a compact vehicle that is available in coupe and sedan body styles. The 2014 Honda Civic offers a tasteful and sporty design, with a long list…
Toyota RAV4: Chronicling the Changes
Revised: October 16, 2023 The Toyota RAV4 is a compact, two-row sport utility vehicle with room for five. Introduced in 1997, the RAV4 has undertaken extensive overhauls and regular revision since. This crossover is one of our top recommended models…
First Look: 2022 Hyundai Venue
Are high car prices getting you down? You’re not alone as the average transaction price for a new vehicle is fast approaching $50,000. That’s well above the price threshold for average Americans, which makes new car buying a significant challenge…
Nissan Adds All-Wheel Drive to the Midsize Altima Sedan
The Nissan Altima is a midsize sedan with room for five. The Nissan Altima remains one of the best-selling cars in America. Even as consumer demand shifts to utility vehicles and competing models shrink in numbers, Nissan doubled down by…
Toyota Corolla: Value, Practicality, and Style Converge
The popular Toyota Corolla sedan soldiers on in a shrinking market. We may be purchasing crossovers and trucks in record numbers, but when it comes to value, small cars are tops in affordability. The Toyota Corolla is one such example…
The Third-Generation Nissan Rogue Crossover
Sportier styling marks the latest Nissan Rogue. The Nissan Rogue is one of more than a dozen compact utility vehicles available this year. In such a competitive market, standing out is critically important for attracting and winning new customers. For…