Automotive Reviews & Galleries
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz: Worth the Wait
The Hyundai Santa Cruz took quite some time to come to market, but Hyundai’s engineers made sure all of the development time was well spent. The Santa Cruz features a unique design that helps it stand out in a crowd. But daring looks aren’t the only thing this vehicle is packing. There are several surprises in store for buyers of this distinctive new vehicle.
2021 Audi SQ8: Sqwait for me!
Audi’s Q8 is a chopped and channeled Q7 while the SQ8 adds more power to make it the athletic member of the family. But do all these changes eliminate its usefulness as an SUV. We set out to answer that question.
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 – Not Ready for Prime Time
The ID.4 is Volkswagen’s first all-electric vehicle for mass consumption. The ID.4 leads the charge for Volkswagen’s introduction into electric vehicles and it is incredibly important to the brand. How does it stack up to other EVs currently on the market? We spent a week with the ID.4 to find out.
Toyota RAV4 Prime versus Honda CR-V Hybrid
Toyota and Honda have been in competition for decades. The RAV4 and CR-V have been bestselling models for both manufacturers since they first came out in the 1990s. Now the RAV4 and CR-V are in their fifth generation and each model is offering hybrid variants. We spent a week with both of these hybrids to find out which one is best.
2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Inscription: Complex Solutions for Complex Times
Volvo makes some nice vehicles and their SUVs are no exception. With the XC60 Recharge, the company has stuffed their turbocharged and supercharged four-cylinder under the hood and then added am electric motor. We spent a week with this PHEV to see if all those motivational forces can play well together.
2021 Ram TRX: Jurassic Truck
The folks at Dodge have been busy stuffing their venerable 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8 under the hood of pretty much their entire lineup. It was only a matter of time before that powerplant made its way under the hood of a Ram truck. The Ram TRX is the result of that mad science experiment. But the TRX is about way more than a big engine. It is an off road, and we mean in the air, beast that is unlike almost anything available today. Read on to learn more.
2021 Jeep Gladiator Overland: Yes, I Am Entertained
The recently released Jeep Gladiator is the pickup truck version of the Wrangler. With a longer wheelbase and usable truck bed, the Gladiator is a good alternative to the pickup truck standards, especially for people with adventurous spirits who spend their weekends in deserts or mountains. New for 2021 is an EcoDiesel option. We spent a week with a diesel Gladiator Overland to see if this new engine is a good fit.
2021 Genesis GV80: A Bull’s-eye On the First Try
The GV80 is Genesis’ first soiree into the SUV marketplace. It comes up against stiff competition from some of the most well respected auto brands in the world. We spent a week with the twin-turbo V6 model to see how well it stacks up in this highly competitive segment.
2021 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro CrewMax: A Serious Truck
Toyota’s Tundra has been around for a while now and the company keeps making minor changes to keep this large pickup current. We spent some time with the 2021 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro to determine how capable it is.
2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo: A Class Defined
The fourth generation Mazda3 has been well received since its launch in 2019. It is very attractive and far more upscale than many of its segment competitors. Now Mazda has brought us the Mazda3 2.5 Turbo with more power and some trick features to help put that power down. Is this the modern day interpretation of the Mazdaspeed3? Click the link to get our full shake down.
