You’re shopping for a pickup truck, but do you need full size truck? Or will a mid-size do? Each truck is a beast in its own right, but there are some major differences, besides size, that could help you make up your mind… and not just about Toyota trucks, but full-size vs mid-size trucks in…
The 2019 Ford Ranger: Small Pickup Trucks Built Tough (for Adventure)
Hands off. This truck is all mine. (OK, not really; you’ll love it too). Since 2011, you haven’t been able to buy a new Ford Ranger in the United States. That’s all about to change. Ford has redesigned their smallest truck offering from a miniature work-truck to a comfortable mid-size adventure machine. If you’re looking…
Used 2016 Honda Civic Touring Review: Amazing What You Get For $17k
No, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a great little car I have been waiting to drive the Honda Civic. I’ve been reading great things about it lately, but also, I’ve always loved these cars for their value, reliability and fun. Clearly, I’m not alone: Honda is the #2 most popular brand…
Porsche Cayenne versus Macan: Performance SUVs That Handle like a Sports Car
Honestly, how can you choose? We’re here to help. So you like sports cars but you need an SUV. You’ve always dreamt of having a Porsche (who hasn’t?), but need something a little more practical than a 911. Enter the Porsche Macan and the Cayenne, Porsche’s two SUVs. One is a little smaller (the compact…
Who Says a Luxury SUV Can’t Also Be A Sports Car? Why You’ll Love the 2021 Jaguar F-PACE
In a world full of practical SUVs, be a sports car. That is exactly what Jaguar has done with the 2021 F-PACE SUV. It’s not just a car that looks sporty, but one that drives like a sports car. At first glance you can’t miss the race-inspired exterior, but a test drive is required for…
10 of Our Absolute Favorite All-New Crossovers and Compact SUVs
When a sedan won’t do but a full-size SUV is just too big, it’s time to look at the crossover. Crossovers and compact SUVs make up that strange, in-between zone of the automotive market, where you have a smaller frame vehicle but still keep most of the space you need for storage. You might hear…
Toyota RAV4: A Small SUV That’s Big On Adventure
Yes, you can go big and go small at the same time. We found out how. You see them on the highway: The Toyota RAV4 loaded with gear – kayaks and surfboards and fishing rods – and you wonder where that car is headed and what adventure they’ll soon see. And you wonder how they…
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD: A Compact SUV For all of Life’s In-Between Moments
When life demands more than a sedan but doesn’t quite need you to go full SUV, try the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD. This Mazda is a compact SUV, which means you’ll have the space and functionality of a two-row SUV without feeling like you’re driving a yacht. It’s the perfect in-between for when you…
2022 Volkswagen Taos: The Small But Smart Starter Crossover
If it seems you can’t glance out your windshield without spotting a Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, or Chevrolet Equinox, it’s not your imagination. Three of every four cars on the road these days is a truck or SUV. The smallest of these SUVs – also known as compact crossovers – are enjoying the biggest heyday,…
2022 Lexus NX: A Compact Luxury SUV Straight from the Future
Lexus understands the importance of a good makeover. When you’ve done a pretty darn good job building a car — just like when you found that one haircut you just adore — it can be hard to change. But the introduction of the Lexus NX proves that, sometimes, the best thing for you is a whole…