Tag: PHEV
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…
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…
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…
Mazda Introduces the All-New CX-70
Mazda introduces the CX-70, a mid-size, two-row crossover utility vehicle. Mazda North American Operations recently unveiled the 2025 Mazda CX-70, marking a significant addition to its vehicle lineup. This crossover utility vehicle (CUV) stands out for its combination of advanced…
The All-New, Upscale 2024 Mazda CX-90
Mazda’s upmarket quest continues with the 2024 CX-90 its latest endeavor. This new model, replacing the outgoing CX-9, is the brand’s largest vehicle yet. Not only does the CX-90 raise the bar in the ultra-competitive mainstream segment, but it makes…
Lexus NX: Luxury, Reliability, and Hybrids!
The Lexus NX is a small sport utility vehicle, a model that slots between the tiny UX and the popular RX. Following an extensive overhaul in 2022, the NX returns unchanged for 2023. Like the RX, the NX comes in…
The All-New 2024 Mazda CX-90: Power Meets Luxury
The Mazda CX-90 raises the luxury quotient for this automaker. Mazda has taken a bold step toward the future with its all-new 2024 CX-90. This groundbreaking vehicle paves the way for Mazda’s foray into the realm of electrification. Positioned as…
History of the Chevrolet Volt
The Chevrolet Volt is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that was produced by General Motors. Development of the Volt began in 2005, and the car was first introduced as a concept car at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show. The…
The Not-So-Mini Chrysler Pacifica
The Chrysler Pacifica is a minivan, a multipurpose vehicle with room for as many as eight. Introduced in 2017, the Pacifica is available in gas and hybrid versions. Although the segment is a fraction of its previous self, Chrysler continues…
Highlights of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
The midsize, two-row crossover utility vehicle market is Boom City for manufacturers, as customers continue to abandon sedans for them. Hyundai is no exception as sales of its midsize Sonata sedan plunge. The good news is that customers are migrating…
Driven: Lexus NX 450h+
Lexus represents the pinnacle of Toyota Motors’ luxury, a world-class marque with a wide range of vehicles. Like the eponymous Toyota brand, Lexus offers numerous hybrid models, building on the company’s prowess and leadership in that category. The compact Lexus…
On the Road With the Gas-Powered 2022 Hyundai Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson is a compact, five-passenger crossover utility vehicle. For 2022 it is completely new and gains a pair of hybrid variants. As such, the Tucson is better poised to battle it out against the tough competition, namely the…
Hyundai Tucson SUV: Chronicling the Changes
Revised: October 16, 2023 The Hyundai Tucson is a compact, two-row sport utility vehicle with room for five. Launched in 2005, the Tucson has undergone several updates since with the most recent model rolled out in 2022. Besides the conventional…
Best-Selling Crossover: 2022 Toyota RAV4
The family car is no more, at least it isn’t in the form that we once knew – a four-door sedan. Sure, there are some sedans to be had, but most shoppers prefer utility vehicles, as these are prized for…
By the Numbers: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a midsize, sport utility vehicle, one of the most popular models in its segment. Now in its thirtieth year and fifth-generation, the Grand Cherokee solidifies its position with an extended-wheelbase variant. With this in mind,…
Chronicling 25 Years of the Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 may not have the panache of the Supra, but in the grand scheme of it all, its importance cannot be denied. Launched in the U.S. market in 1996, the RAV4 introduced a new segment of people mover…
Skip the Cord with the Toyota RAV4 Prime
The RAV4 Prime is the plug-in hybrid with a strong incentive. The Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover utility vehicle with room for five. It’s Toyota’s best-selling model and even outsells the Camry sedan we featured here last week. Toyota…
Plugging in With the Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV
The Jeep Wrangler needs no introduction. The original model emerged during the Second World War and was instrumental in carrying our troops in our fight against tyranny. Some 80 years later, the Wrangler advances all the prowess of the original…
Chrysler’s Versatile Pacifica Minivan
The Chrysler Corporation launched the first modern minivans in 1984, which effectively replaced the wagon as the family people mover of choice. Today, the minivan is superseded by crossover utility vehicles, but the segment soldiers on. The Chrysler Pacifica is…
