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…
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross: The Reliable Name You Love, Now With More Space
When you want that reliable Toyota Corolla name but with the space that will set you apart from the rest. That is the magic of the Toyota Corolla Cross: convenience and a size we love in the Corolla with the ability of all wheel drive, more cargo space and a higher ground clearance for better…
2021 Buick Encore GX: From Grandma’s Car to Your Teen’s First Vehicle
“Do you think they’ll let me keep it?” my younger sister asked the first time she climbed out of the 2021 Buick Encore GX. There’s a pretty big age difference between us—a solid decade—and my family has been trying to decide what would be a great first car for her to drive when she gets…
A Sporty, Family Crossover for All Seasons: The 2021 Nissan Rogue
I spend a lot of time in my car—probably more than I want to—so I value comfort above all. The 2021 Nissan Rogue threw its hat into the ring as a formidable competitor for one of the most comfortable cars I’ve reviewed lately. This was my second time driving a Nissan Rogue. I rented one…
2020 Hyundai Venue SEL: Empowering at All Life Stages
Welcome to the crossover for you. New drivers, empty nesters, and grandparents alike can all find ways to enjoy their independence in the 2020 Hyundai Venue SEL. The Venue has a 1.6L DPI 4-cylinder engine with 121 horsepower with drive mode select which includes snow mode. Whether you’re new to driving or skilled for years,…
Can a Cutie Pie Car Grow Up (a Bit) and Still Be a Distinct Style Choice? The 2020 Kia Soul Says Yes
Who wants a “who wore it better” moment on the road? Some times in life it’s hard to express yourself. We don’t make jokes in the airport security line, we keep the facades of our homes demure to preserve property values and when it comes to a car, most buyers are reluctant to go beyond…
Chilli Red and Fun for the Whole Family: Meet the 2020 Mini Cooper Countryman JCW
Popping in this Chilli Red, this JCW (John Cooper Works) is the fastest gas-powered Mini you can buy Forget ‘mom car’ — I want the fun car that can still handle mom duties, and the Mini is capable of both! This Countryman is the largest Mini Cooper, and when it’s the JCW edition, it’s also…
All-New for 2021, The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Is Compact and Ready For Anything!
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is the cutest of all the brand’s SUVs. Mercedes-Benz has 8 different SUV models to choose from, and the newly redesigned and refreshed for 2021 GLA 250 is the smallest—and cutest—in the lineup. It’s perfect for anyone who wants the ride height and handling —including AWD and off-road drive mode—of an…
2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: This Transformer Can Do It All For A Reasonable Price
When they gave me the keys to a Toyota Highlander Hybrid, I expected practicality. I assumed I would be driving what a sensible, earth loving, safety-conscious middle school counselor would purchase. Not too fast, not too showy, and a nice enough stereo for some easy listening. I’m not often wrong about things, but I was…