The excitement for this new car is electrifying! Cadillac became the latest premium brand to jump into the race to win drivers over with electric cars, joining Porsche (Taycan) Jaguar (I-Pace) Audi (etron) and Mercedes-Benz (EQC) and Ford (Mustang Mach E) in challenging Tesla for EV dominance. And with Lyriq they may have a chance. …
8 Reasons an EV Can Fit Your Lifestyle
You don’t need to install A “special charger” at home, though you may want to. First off, I think we need to clear the myth that you need a special outlet to own a plug-in an EV (electric vehicle). You don’t. You can plug in an EV into your household outlet, which most people have…
Tesla Cars and the Celebrities Who Love to Drive Them
Oh, the perks of stardom. There is no denying that Tesla has always been incredibly innovative. Which is why it’s no surprise that celebrities are also fans. I mean, Tesla can’t produce their cars fast enough, so it isn’t shocking that celebrities have to get their hands on one of the most sought after electric…
2020 Toyota Camry XLE Hybrid: Safe, Fun and Cost-efficient 4-door Sedan
Perfect for small families and everyone in between. I’m not new to the Totoya family. I have fond memories of taking trips in my dad’s 90’s Toyota Camry. It was one of the most reliable vehicles he owned when I was growing up. I bet that if you ask most people about a reliable vehicle…
The Toyota Venza Lives Again as an Elegant, Tech-Filled Hybrid AWD SUV
This is not the same Venza you might remember from a *few* years ago. I still see them on the road sometimes. The Toyota Venza, a midsize crossover SUV, smaller than the Highlander and less SUV-ish than the RAV4, it had AWD so it was great for snowy climates. It was a true crossover, not…
Finally, the Plug-in Hybrid SUV We’ve Been Waiting For: Meet the Toyota RAV4 Prime
With 42 miles of electric driving and a hybrid gas engine, this may be the best plug-in on the road. ‘What’s the most fuel efficient SUV on the road?’ is a question I get a lot. A LOT. And until recently it was hard to answer because all SUVs were by definition not very fuel…
The Ford F-150 Hybrid is Finally Here and We Can’t Wait To Drive It
We love hybrids. We love trucks. This could be sheer heaven. We love our trucks. But as fun as they are to drive, the poor fuel economy may make you rethink having one for every day driving. Ford is changing that. The first automaker to bring a hybrid to the truck market, the company just revealed…
2020 Chevy Silverado: Diesel or Gasoline?
Last year Chevrolet joined the ranks diesel-driven light-duty trucks. And, the Duramax diesel Silverado claimed the best fuel economy for this popular class of trucks. So we were waiting for our chance to drive it and compare it to the gasoline model: the 2020 Chevy Silverado Diesel LTZ and the 2020 Silverado High Country. These are…
Does Your Car Really Need Premium Fuel?
Here’s the key: is premium required? Or simply recommended? If premium is recommended, but not required, you could save a few bucks – or more– every time you fill up the car. But you need to know if your car really needs premium. If it does and you use regular fuel, do you risk damaging…
2020 Toyota Highlander 3-Row SUV: It Starts with 35 Amazing Hybrid Miles Per Gallon and Then, Gets Better
Cars like this make me miss toddlerhood. I look at a car like the 2020 Toyota Highlander and my eyes get misty. Yes, I see the beautiful leather seats, panoramic sun roof and head up display and think, how luxurious. But my heart sees the center row captain’s chairs, the easy-to-reach third row, the 3-zone…