Wednesday, August 27, 2025

2025 Toyota Crown Signia AWD: The Brand’s All-New Lexus-Like Midsize Hybrid Crossover

Highlight: The Crown Signia has a total driving range of 551 miles.


Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $52,340 (Base MSRP): $45,285

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system; a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection; left turn oncoming vehicle detection/braking; lane tracing assist; and a tire repair kit

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

2025 Mazda Mazda3 Turbo Premium Plus: The Brand Compact Hatchback

Highlight: A four-door sedan compact version is available.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $38,335 (Base Mazda3): $26,335

Seating Capacity: 4

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rear view monitoring; stability control; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; a hill start assist system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Sunday, August 17, 2025

2025.5 Volvo XC90 Plug-In Ultra AWD: The Brand’s 6-Seater Flagship SUV/Crossover

 


Highlight: All-wheel drive is standard on the vehicle.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $88,695 (Base Trim Plug-In MSRP): $73,195

Seating Capacity: 6 (Test Vehicle)

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a backup camera; collision avoidance features; a blind spot system; driver alert control; lane keep assist; forward collision warning; a tire repair kit; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment (Test Model): 21-inch wheels; 6 bucket seats; panoramic sunroof with sunshade; Nappa leather seats; ventilated front seats; a four-zone ventilation system; heated steering wheel; heated front and rear seats; a keyless ignition starter; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; and a variety of driver modes

Friday, August 15, 2025

2025 Lexus LC 500 Convertible: One Of The Sexist Drop Tops On The Road

Highlight: The power convertible top can be closed or open while driving up to 31-mph.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $115,654 (Base MSRP): $108,300

Seating Capacity: 2

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bag; pre-collision system with pedestrian protection; lane departure alert; an automatic high beam system; an electronic blind spot monitor; a left-turn detection braking system; a 36-degree camera; and tire pressure sensors

Friday, August 1, 2025

2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid: The Corolla’s First Crossover

Highlight: The vehicle is being manufactured in Huntsville, Alabama.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $34,705 (Base MSRP): $29,845

Seating Capacity: 4

Standard Safety Equipment: a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment (Corolla Cross Hybrid):

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club: The Brand’s Iconic Hardtop Compact Roadster

Highlight: This is the one the few vehicles available with a manual transmission.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $42,485 (Base RF MSRP): $38,735

Seating Capacity: 2

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rear view monitoring; stability control; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Friday, July 11, 2025

2025 Range Rover Sport Dynamics SE Plug-In: The British Brand’s Sporty Looking Off-Road SUV

 

Highlight: The Range Rover Sport is available in a pricier high-performance SV trim, producing over 626-horsepower.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $106,865 (Base Trim: $85,325)

Seating Capacity: 5 (Test Model)

Standard Safety Features (Test Model): airbags; ABS; a 360-degree rearview camera; a terrain system for on/off road driving; a hill launch assist system; a traction control system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a blind spot electronic system; a radar activated cruise control system; a lane keep assist system; a rear traffic monitor system; parking aids; a roll stability control system; and stability control

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

2025 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X Diesel Short Bed: The Brand’s Off-Road Full Size Truck with a Standard Factory Lift

Highlight: The AT4X is outfitted with a factory-built 2-inch lift.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $87,935 (Base Pro Trim MSRP): $49,495

Seating Capacity: 5 passengers

Standard Safety Features (AT4X): airbags; ABS; a backup camera; a blind spot collision avoidance assist; rear cross traffic avoidance; a lane keep assist system; a lane following assist system; a high beam assist; a forward collision assist system; a vehicle stability system with trailer front sway; a tire pressure monitoring system; a hill start assist; a hill start assist system; automatic emergency braking; forward collision braking; lane keep assist with lane departure warning; trailer side blind zone alert; rear cross traffic braking; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

2026 Genesis GV70 Sport Prestige AWD: The Brand’s Best-Selling Vehicle Receives A Mild Refresh


Highlight: A GV70 Electrified is available as an all-electric vehicle.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $71,540 (Base Trim MSRP): $49,435

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a backup camera; a 360-degree camera; a blind spot collision; rear cross traffic collision avoidance; a lane keep assist system; a rear cross traffic collision avoidance assist; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Friday, June 27, 2025

2025 Acura ADX A-Spec Advance AWD: The Brand’s Newest Compact Addition

 

Highlight: The Acura ADX shares a platform with Honda’s HR-V.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $45,950 (Base – FWD): $36,350

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a backup camera; a blind spot collision avoidance assist; rear cross traffic avoidance; a forward collision braking system; a lane departure warning system; a lane keep assist system a road departure mitigation system; a blind spot information with rear cross traffic monitor; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Thursday, June 26, 2025

2025 Lucid Air Touring Sedan: The EV Brand’s Performance-Oriented Flagship


Highlight:  Depending on the trim, the Lucid Air is capable of effortlessly pumping out a seat-grabbing 1,200-horsepower from its dual powered motors.  

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $102,600 (Base Pure Trim MSRP): $71,000

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rear view monitoring; a front and rear cross traffic alert system; a 360-degree camera; blind spot warning; an adaptive front lighting system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL AWD: The Brand's Flagship Crossover Receives 3-Year Update

HighlightA new 12-inch infotainment system has been added to the vehicle for the 2025 model year. 

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $45,930 (Base model ES: $31,140)

Seating Capacity: 5 to 7 (…Really only designed for 5)

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; a forward collision mitigation system; an electronic blind spot warning system; rear automatic braking system; a rearview camera; a tire pressure monitoring system; and a tire repair kit

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

2025 Hyundai Sonata N-Line: The Brand’s Affordable Sports-Like Midsize Sedan

 

Highlight: The compact sedan will soon be available as a hatchback.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $36,695 (Base Trim MSRP): $29,195

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a backup camera; a blind spot collision avoidance assist; rear cross traffic avoidance; a lane keep assist system; a lane following assist system; a high beam assist; a forward collision assist system; a vehicle stability system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a hill start assist; a hill start assist system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

2025 MINI John Cooper Works Convertible: A New Generation Of Iconic Subcompacts

 

Highlight: The reimagined iconic MINI was led by Olive Heilmer, who was MINI’s first and only Black person to head of design.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $50,225 (Base Cooper Trim MSRP): $35,125 

Seating Capacity: 4

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rear view monitoring; stability control; a tire pressure monitoring system; parking assistant and front sensors; rollover safety protection; and mobility kit

2025 Toyota Crown Signia AWD: The Brand’s All-New Lexus-Like Midsize Hybrid Crossover

Highlight: The Crown Signia has a total driving range of 551 miles. Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $52,340 ( Base MSRP) : $45,285 Seating Capacit...