Category: Reviews
Mazda goes hybrid with 2025 CX-50 crossover SUV
Mazda taps Toyota’s hybrid system for its CX-50 crossover 219 hp, up to 38 mpg combined Prices start from $35,390 Mazda has confirmed it will add a hybrid edition of its popular CX-50 crossover SUV to the lineup for 2025. Hybrids get a revised front end, an available red leather interior, and new wheels. Mazda confirms it’s adopted Toyota’s hybrid…
2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid gets price hike, still undercuts RAV4, CR-V
Biggest price hike applies to base front-wheel-drive Sportage Hybrid 2025 Sportage Hybrid remains cheaper than rivals if AWD isn’t a priority Sportage PHEV carries over at 34 miles of range, includes AWD Kia has carried over its Sportage Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid lineups for the 2025 model year. And while there are few changes to these…
Death of gas-powered Porsches begins 2025 and ramps in 2026
Production of the gas-powered Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman ends in 2025, Macan in 2026 The electric Porsche Macan costs $80,450 and is on sale now An electric 718 Boxster and Cayman replacement debuts this year with production starting in 2025 Two years, That’s how long the stay of execution will be before some of the most popular gas-powered…
NASCAR reveals EV race car prototype
NASCAR on Saturday revealed a prototype electric race car with a crossover-like body, meant to demonstrate the series’ commitment to reducing emissions. Unveiled ahead of the NASCAR Chicago street race, the EV prototype was developed by the same in-house engineers that worked on the Next Gen car now used in the Cup Series as well as the Garage 56…
VIN number lookup: Understanding your car’s history
If you’re wondering what is a VIN number, you’re in the right place. Here’s how to check the VIN number for a car, why you might need a car VIN number check, and how VIN number decoding works. VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) basics The acronym VIN stands for Vehicle Identification Number, a unique 17-digit alpha and numeric…
Electric Mini John Cooper Works prototype heads for Goodwood
Mini will use the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed running in the U.K. from July 11-14 to present a prototype of its upcoming John Cooper Works E, the new high-performance version of the electric Cooper hatch. The latest Cooper has been launched with both electric and gas powertrains, and the JCW grade will also offer both powertrain types. The…
Mazda CX-50 vs. Honda CR-V: Compare Crossover SUVs
The Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-50 are two strong attempts to unseat the bestselling Toyota RAV4, in what’s become the most popular vehicle segment in America. Among these so-called compact crossovers—close to what we considered midsize not long ago—the Honda CR-V remains very popular and the closest on Toyota’s tail for sales…
Buying a used car: Tips, tricks, and advice
Whether you shop at a dealer or private party, buying a used car is going to take negotiating. Not everyone relishes the idea, but with a few tips and tricks, you can make it through unscathed, and get the car you want at the right price. Here’s how to buy a used car and your used car buying guide. How to buy a used car Buying a used car is…
Potential BMW Neue Klasse electric sports car spied for first time
BMW is out testing a prototype for what appears to be an electric sports car, though it isn’t clear where the car might sit in the automaker’s lineup. The prototype is in the shape of a largish coupe with a wedge profile, and features a relatively tall ride height. The prototype is also fitted with in-wheel motors with integrated braking systems…
Honda Pilot vs. Honda Passport: Compare Crossover SUVs
With two crossover SUVs in the midsize and large segment, Honda has tried to capture drivers who might be steered toward the likes of a Ford Explorer or Toyota Highlander. But there’s a dividing line between the brand’s own offerings, and the choice is up to you: will it be the three-row, eight-seat 2025 Honda Pilot, or the five-seat…