Marc Carter
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Review: More Fuel Efficient with Few Trade-Offs
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid arrives with a bold promise: to blend Mazda's premium driving dynamics with the efficiency of a hybrid powertrain. By borrowing a 2.5-liter hybrid setup from Toyota—shared with the RAV4—Mazda delivers a crossover that combines the efficiency of Toyota’s hybrid tech with its own flair for upscale design and sharp handling. The result? A stylish...
2026 Porsche 911, Taycan, Panamera and Cayenne get Dolby Atmos and Amazon Alexa
Porsche has announced that it is updating the infotainment system in the 2026 911, Taycan, Panamera and Cayenne models. The updated Porsche Communication Management (PCM) will now be more responsive, but the big news is the addition of Dolby Atmos and Amazon Alexa. The new infotainment system also adds access to third-party apps via the the Porsche App Center, which the...
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan pricing starts at $30,920
Volkswagen has announced the pricing for the third-generation 2025 Tiguan SUV, which starts at $30,920, including destination. The 2025 Tiguan has received a throughout rework, but one big change is that the third-row seats have been dropped from this generation. The Tiguan comes standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 201 horsepower. The entry-level Tiguan S comes standard with...
2025 Jeep Gladiator Big Bear Edition is just for California
Jeep has unveiled a special version of the 2025 Gladiator just for buyers in California. It's called the Gladiator Big Bear Edition, which borrows its name from the mountain area in Southern California. The Gladiator Big Bear Edition is based on the Gladiator Sport S, but it adds 17-inch black wheels with 32-inch mud-terrain tires, steel rock rails, a body-color...
Honda and Acura EVs get access to Tesla Superchargers in June
Honda and Acura electric vehicle owners will now an easier time finding a public charger for their EV, since Honda has announced that owners will have access to Tesla Superchargers starting in June. This is when Honda will release its new NACS-CCS adapter, which can be purchased at a dealer, in June. Honda has not announced the pricing for the...
Mazda to launch a new EV and CX-5 Hybrid in 2027
Mazda has released some details about its future electrification plans, which includes a new in-house hybrid powertrain and a special platform for its electric vehicles. Mazda recently introduced the CX-50 Hybrid, its only electrified vehicle in its lineup, but its powered by a powertrain developed with Toyota. Mazda has announced that it is working on a new Skyactiv-Z engine, which...
2025 Acura ADX arrives at dealers
Earlier this month we got a chance to get behind the wheel of Acura's latest addition to its lineup, the 2025 ADX. (Read our Review Here) Now Acura has announced that it is now arriving at dealerships. The ADX adds a new smaller SUV to Acura's lineup and its pricing starts at $36,350, including destination. The ADX is powered by a...
2025 Acura ADX Review: A Stylish and Luxurious Entry-Level SUV
It seems like we’ve been waiting for years for Acura to add a subcompact SUV to its lineup and now it’s finally here - the 2025 Acura ADX. The ADX shares some of its DNA with the Honda HR-V, but it stands out with its sportier styling, more powerful engine and luxurious interior. Acura has needed an entry-level SUV to...
Porsche Cayenne EV to debut this year followed by the electric 718
Porsche currently offers two electric vehicles, the Taycan and the Macan EV, and it isn't stopping there. Porsche has announced that a new Cayenne EV will debut this year, followed by a new fully electric 718 lineup. Porsche hasn't provided that much info about the fully electric Cayenne SUV, but it will debut late this year. With the arrival of...
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Review: A nice interior with room for seven
The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander is a standout choice for small families, offering a perfect balance of practicality, efficiency, and a touch of luxury. With its third row of seats—something no other compact SUV offers—it stands out as an excellent option for families who need extra space without stepping up to a larger, more expensive vehicle. While the third row...
