Marc Carter
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Review: A Modernized Off-Roader
The 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro is a formidable off-road machine that has been significantly upgraded in almost every aspect. The Tacoma TRD Pro is the truck to get if you want to be able to tackle those off-road trails, but now it's been significantly improved and rugged than ever. The last-generation Tacoma was beyond dated, but that didn't matter...
Hyundai and Waymo team up for self-driving Ioniq 5
Today Waymo's fleet of self driving vehicles are based on the Jaguar I-Pace, but that will soon change. Hyundai and Waymo have announced that they have teamed up to integrate Waymo's autonomous tech into the fully-electric Ioniq 5. Hyundai and Waymo plan to produce a fleet of robotaxi Ioniq 5 EVs that will be equipped with Waymo’s technology over multiple...
2025 Lexus LC gets some small updates
The Lexus LC is still just as stunning as it was when it was introduced, which probably explains why Lexus hasn't given it any significant styling updates. Lexus has announced the updates to the 2025 LC 500 and LC 500h, but they are small. The LC coupe gets additional front and rear underfloor braces for increased rigidity. A carbon fiber...
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser pricing starts at $57,900
Toyota has announced the updates to the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser. The only big update is that the previous First Edition trim level is gone and now the Land Cruiser is available in just two trims: 1958 and the standard Land Cruiser. The 2025 Land Cruiser also gets integrated liftgate lights that provide more visibility at night. The 1958 trim gets...
2024 Mazda CX-50 Review: One of the Best
The 2024 Mazda CX-50 presents itself as a more premium alternative to mainstream compact SUVs like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, offering an elevated sense of style, performance, and refinement. While those models are popular for their practicality, the CX-50 aims to capture drivers who crave something more sophisticated, with a more upscale interior and a sportier driving...
2025 Lexus UX 300h Review: A Hybrid for Urban Dwellers
The 2025 Lexus UX 300h continues to shine as a great option for urban dwellers looking for a stylish, fuel-efficient compact crossover. Competing with premium rivals like the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, the UX 300h stands out with its chic design, impressive hybrid powertrain, and a suite of advanced safety features, making it a practical yet luxurious choice. The...
2024 Mazda3 Review: The Elevated Compact
The 2024 Mazda3 continues to solidify its reputation as a near-luxury compact car that offers attainable premium features and performance. With its sleek design, upscale interior, and refined driving dynamics, the Mazda3 sets itself apart as a stylish, sophisticated alternative to mainstream rivals like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. In fact, at its higher trim levels, the Mazda3...
Toyota drops the Prime name for plug-in hybrids
Toyota currently badges its plug-in hybrid models with the "Prime" name, but that is gone for the 2025 model year. Toyota has announced that both the RAV4 Prime and Prius Prime will now just be called the RAV4 plug-in hybrid and the Prius plug-in hybrid. Toyota says that the change to the plug-in hybrid name "is intended to help consumers...
Ford has created a one-off Bronco Sasquatch Searcher
Ford has unveiled a new one-of-a-kind Bronco, called the Bronco Sasquatch Searcher, which is based on the two-door Bronco Badlands Sasquatch. The Bronco Sasquatch Searcher adds a tree camouflage exterior wrap, a roof-mounted lightbar, front and rear cameras, custom seats, and an awning with custom camping chairs. If you want it, Ford is giving it away to a Bronco fan via...
2026 Honda Passport shows off its off-road capability in new teasers
Honda has released a new batch of teaser photos of the redesigned 2026 Honda Passport, which provides more clues to what we can expect. The new photos show a camouflaged 2026 Passport flexing on the red rocks of Moab. We don't have a lot of details yet, but Honda has announced that the 2026 Passport will get a new 3.5-liter...
