Tag: 2020
Under The Hood: 2019-2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid features the brand’s venerable Hybrid Synergy Drive system which is well proven. It starts with a 176 horsepower 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle gasoline engine with D4-S fuel-injection which ...
Test Drive: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
The 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid proves more interesting and unique than it might seem at face value. When we heard another hybrid sedan was coming to us for a review, a collective yawn could be heard in our office. We ...
Under The Hood: 2017 Dodge Durango R/T
It's been around seemingly forever by the Dodge 5.7-liter HEMI V8 has completely evolved from its basic roots in the 1950s, and honestly even mentioning the 1950s really isn't fair as the current engine share not not ...
Quick Drive: 2020 Mazda CX-30
New in 2020, the Mazda CX-30 slots neatly between their entry level CX-3 and the mid-size CX-5 crossover SUV. While not much larger than the CX-3 this one leans into a more premium approach in its style and feature le...
Test Drive: 2021 Subaru Forester
Almost eight years old, the 2021 Subaru Forester rolls into this model year with only a few minor tweaks. Our Touring tester is the top of five trim grades and as such priced in at $35,945. Powered by Subaru's ...
Test Drive: 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon EcoDiesel
The advent of the pickup version of the Wrangler, the Jeep Gladiator was one many waited for. It was one I waited for and was not disappointed when it came on the market. Adding the option of a diesel engine only make...
First Drive: 2019 Lexus LS500
The 2019 Lexus LS500 is a continuation of the all-new fifth generation model that was introduced in 2018, larger and more technologically advanced than ever. This is my first time testing the new generation, a car qui...
First Look: 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan
While I was at the media test drive for the 2019 Toyota RAV4, they whisked us into a secretive dinner held in a giant winery warehouse where an ominous banner hinted at what was behind. Like fans with back stage passe...
First Look: Volkswagen I.D. CROZZ Concept
Volkswagen's big news this year at the LA Auto Show is their I.D. CROZZ concept vehicle, a striking electric compact SUV that they tell us will go into production on 2020, followed by the I.D. BUZZ. On the heels of...
Under The Hood: 2016-2021 Toyota Tacoma 3.5 V6
The 2016-2021 Toyota Tacoma got its own version of the corporate 3.5 liter V6, replacing the old 4.0 liter unit which has been a staple of this truck for some time. While it shares its size with cars like the Toyo...
