Can’t decide, truck or SUV? The Hyundai Santa Cruz doesn’t want you to choose. There’s nothing worse than making a sacrifice, but now you don’t have to. The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is an affordable part-truck part-crossover — seriously, it starts at just over $24,000 — that will give you that easily navigable crossover size…
2021 in the Rearview Mirror: Our Writers Share Their Favorite Test Drives of the Year
We drove, and loved, a lot of cars in 2021. What is there to say about 2021 that hasn’t already been said? It’s been another year of uncertainty, but one thing we do know is that auto makers were coming out of their hibernations and giving you (and us) lots of cars to dream about….
Hyundai IONIQ 5 First Drive: A Pivotal Moment for Hyundai—and for Electric Cars
This is going to be one heck of a race and Hyundai is in it to win it. We are at a tipping point in electric cars: there are enough on the market that you can find one that fits most of your needs. Charging an EV, both at home and on the road, is…
Used 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate Review: Safe, Spacious and Sharp
A comfortable family car with safety in spades. Let me paint you a picture. A mother and daughter experience a 7-hour flight delay and arrive at the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport at 5:30 in the morning. They check into a hotel and instead of sleeping, they wait until 6am and go down to have some breakfast….
A Quicker Heartbeat and a Bigger Grin: The Hyundai Elantra N and Kona N are Here
I don’t know of any other car that has grin mode, do you? “It’s not about power or RPMs,” says Albert Bierman, president, and head of research and development of Hyundai and Kia Motors, “It’s all about the grin on your face and your heartbeat” when he spoke passionately about the all-new 2022 Hyundai Elantra…
Family Adventure is a Bit More Luxe in the 2020 Hyundai Palisade 7 Seater SUV
Even if that adventure is only on the road to school and back. Created for the adventurers, families, and those unwilling to give up style and luxury in favor of capability, the Palisade was named in reference to a line of high, substantial, towering cliffs. And, the Palisade was designed to meet that high level…
Ford Maverick vs. Hyundai Santa Cruz: How Do They Compare?
In the battle of the compact truck, who wins: the Hyundai Santa Cruz, or the Ford Maverick? Well, okay. Both automakers contend that their vehicles aren’t in direct competition, since they have a lot of differences. Ford is aiming for a more conventional truck audience while Hyundai is inventing a whole new segment with its…
The Fun-to-Drive Hyundai Kona Electric Helps to Save the Planet (and Your Money)
And you’ll look good doing it! We’ve been hearing a lot about climate change for the past year (or more!), especially with Greta Thunberg making waves all over the world as an environmental advocate. Did you know that a typical passenger vehicle emits about 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year? Carbon dioxide is…
2022 Hyundai Tucson: This Great Little SUV Has Game. Lots of Game
And a stunning new look and feel. Some of us are emerging from the pandemic looking a little more haggard than we went into it; it was a stressful time, after all. But not the 2022 Hyundai Tucson. This happy little SUV spent the pandemic—and likely the few years before— getting a stunning makeover that…
What on Earth Is Stellantis? Your Guide to the Wild World of Automotive Brands and the Corporations That Own Them
Keeping track of automotive brands can be a hassle. There have been so many mergers, divisions, and closings among the car world that it can throw anyone for a loop—even experienced automotive journalists. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what someone means when they say “the Big Three” or why you’ve heard the name “Stellantis”…