Tag: front-wheel drive

2024 Nissan Sentra
06
Oct
2023
Posted in New Models

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….

2024 Acura Integra Type S
16
Aug
2023
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

Manual Happiness: Acura Integra Type S

The Acura Integra has made a comeback, a legendary name that debuted with the brand in 1986. Taking the place of the ILX, the renewed Integra borrows its foundation and most of its parts from the Honda Civic. While this…

Toyota Corolla 2023 hatchback
29
Jun
2023
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

The Sporty 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback

The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback showcases a well-designed, compact car that effectively combines smart design, modern technology, and advanced safety features. Available in two versions – SE and XSE – this model brings a fresh level of adaptability to cars…

Nissan Logo
17
Mar
2023
Posted in Specifications

Midsize 2023 Nissan Sedans: Altima v. Maxima

It doesn’t take an expert to understand that the sedan market is in a freefall. Consumers continue to purchase utility vehicles in record numbers, thus sedan models are disappearing. Nissan, though, remains bullish on it four-door cars, offering not one,…

Toyota C-HR
03
Feb
2023
Posted in Chronicling the Changes Used Vehicle Shopping

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…

Mazda 6
11
Nov
2022
Posted in Chronicling the Changes Used Vehicle Shopping

Mazda 6: Chronicling the Changes

The Mazda 6 is a midsize sedan, the largest car sold by this Japanese brand. The 6 follows a succession of Mazda midsize models and is also one of the few vehicles in its class also offered as a hatchback….

Chrysler 200c Sedan
04
Nov
2022
Posted in Chronicling the Changes Used Vehicle Shopping

Chrysler 200: Chronicling the Changes

Among midsize sedans, the Chrysler 200 was one of the smallest. This model was introduced in 2011, effectively a mid-product-cycle overhaul and name change for the Chrysler Sebring. Offered as a sedan and convertible initially, only the sedan was made…

Kia Soul
17
Oct
2022
Posted in Chronicling the Changes Used Vehicle Shopping

Kia Soul: Chronicling the Changes

Revised: October 16, 2023 Beginning in the 2000s, several manufacturers developed boxy-style vehicles to appeal to young buyers. Honda, Scion, and Nissan were well represented, with the Kia Soul entering the fray in 2010. Today, every model except the Soul…

Hyundai Sonata
10
Oct
2022
Posted in Chronicling the Changes Used Vehicle Shopping

Hyundai Azera: Chronicling the Changes

Hyundai launched into the large car market with XG300/350 in 2000, followed by the Azera in 2006. Subsequently, two additional models joined the product line – the midsize luxury Genesis and the full-size luxury Equus. In 2017, Hyundai separated the…

2023 Nissan Leaf
26
Sep
2022
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews

America’s Affordable EV: Nissan Leaf

The road to electrification is paved with many challenges, including electric grids that need updating. Another area is vehicle affordability, with costs determined by battery size, range, design, and amenities. The Nissan Leaf solves many of the problems inherent to…

Nissan Kicks
27
Jul
2022
Posted in Chronicling the Changes Used Vehicle Shopping

Nissan Kicks: Chronicling the Changes

Revised: October 16, 2023 Shoppers looking for an affordable entry-level model might consider the burgeoning small or subcompact crossover utility vehicle range. The Nissan Kicks, for example, is one such model, a tiny CUV with room for up to five….

Toyota Avalon
25
Jul
2022
Posted in Used Vehicle Shopping

2017 Toyota Avalon Overview

Toyota’s response to the large sedans produced by Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford, is the Avalon. This full-size sedan supplies the supple ride familiar to conventional sedans and equals that with premium elements, excellent dependability, and segment-leading safety ratings. The 2017…

2014 Honda Civic Sedan
25
Jul
2022
Posted in Used Vehicle Shopping

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…

2022 Hyundai Venue
14
Mar
2022
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

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…

2022 Toyota Corolla Sedan
23
Feb
2022
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

Driven: Toyota Corolla Sedan With a Stick

Very few driving enthusiasts opt for manual transmissions these days, therefore manufacturers are pulling them from most of their remaining models. However, Toyota recently sent us a Corolla sedan with a pleasant, but welcome surprise: a 6-speed manual gearbox. It…

Hyundai Elantra N Line
27
Oct
2021
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

Highlights of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra

Compact sedans remain the ideal entry place into the new car market for an untold number of Americans. With prices starting around $20,000, such models are within the reach of many first-time car buyers. The Hyundai Elantra is an excellent…

06
Oct
2021
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

Honda Delivers a Civic Lesson for the Ages

Honda launches yet another new Civic model. The market for small cars continues to shrink, but the remaining players remain locked in a fierce battle for customer attention. The Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Nissan Sentra dominate the segment, but…

Mini Cooper S
04
Oct
2021
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews

Mini Cooper S….Oh, Yes!

A Mini Cooper with maximum fun. The Mini Cooper is an outlier amongst mainstream models for its size, style, and price. There is not anything quite like it on the market and for this reason, it continues to attract a…

Toyota Camry
01
Sep
2021
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

All-Wheel Drive Comes to the Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry remains one of the best-selling cars in America, thanks to its cutting-edge style, strong technology and standard safety features, comfort, and reliability. Through most of its long history, this sedan has been front-wheel-drive-only with a selection of…

Toyota Highlander in Texas
20
Jul
2021
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews

Introducing the Fourth-Generation Toyota Highlander

Now in its fourth generation, the Toyota Highlander is more stylish and tech-laden than ever. Crossover utility vehicles are the family vehicle of choice and the Toyota Highlander is a strong example of what we’re buying. Offering three rows of…