JR Chocco
2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Review: Silently Surprising
The 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge puts lots of personality into a compact crossover body. The C40 pitches Volvo virtues in a compact electric crossover footprint. Rivals include the Ford Mach-e, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Mercedes-Benz ELB, and the Tesla Model Y. It’s perky, unpretentious, and plugs in to the electric-car future: what’s not to like? The compact footprint and...
2023 Genesis GV60 Review: An Electrifying First
The Genesis GV60 is an all-electric, compact luxury SUV that is brand new for 2023. It competes against a growing field that for now includes the Tesla Model Y and Volvo XC40/C40, as well as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, which share a platform with the GV60. The GV60’s easy-to-use technology and luxury make it a standout. The...
2022 Toyota GR86 Review: The Sweet Spot
The 2022 Toyota GR86 2+2 sports coupe returns for a second generation in partnership with Subaru and its flat-4 rear-wheel-drive twin, the BRZ. It’s an effortless car to drive on the track, but it’s outmatched on the street in every other way save for performance. The same holds true for its closest rivals, the Subaru BRZ and the Mazda...
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Review: Surprisingly Upscale
The smartly conceived 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe makes the most sense in hybrid spec, but Calligraphy crossovers lure us with luxury trappings. The Santa Fe spans the mid-size crossover SUV range with seating for five, a fuel-sipping Hybrid model, and turbo-4 Calligraphy luxury edition. Its competition ranges from the similar Kia Sorento to the Honda Passport, Nissan Murano, and...
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Review: More to Love
A tech infusion upgrades the 2022 Tiguan, while maintaining the compact crossover’s spacious cabin. The refreshed 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan fights in the most hotly contested automotive segment right now: compact SUVs. That puts it up against popular vehicles like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Hyundai Tucson. The Tiguan’s refresh for 2022 adds new styling inside and out, as well...
2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country Review: Boldly Taking Wagons Off-road
The Volvo 90-Series comes in two distinct flavors. There’s the S90 sedan that compares to the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, plus the V90 Cross Country wagon that squares off against the Audi A6 allroad and Mercedes-Benz E450 All Terrain. Sedate, luxurious, stylish, and powerful, these cars are great choices in any form. Last year’s special-order V90 wagon is...
2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review: As Fun As It Looks
The 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata two-seat roadster looks and feels like no other car on the road. The Miata is a two-seat convertible meant for people who enjoy the connection between man and machine. The world’s bestselling roadster doesn’t have many competitors under $40,000, which excludes the BMW Z4 and Porsche 718 Boxster. Not much is new for 2022,...
2022 Toyota Supra Review: Still Super, Fast, & Furious
The 2022 Toyota Supra is powerful and agile with either of its turbocharged engines. The Supra is a two-seat sports coupe. It’s the more powerful of Toyota’s two sports cars. Rivals include the related BMW Z4, Porsche 718, Jaguar F-Type, Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ duo, and even the Chevrolet Corvette. The Supra delivers the sports car goods, with agile moves...
2022 Toyota Tundra Review: Worth the Wait
The new 2022 Toyota Tundra takes a big leap forward with a hybrid powertrain, coil-spring rear suspension, and the latest tech. The Tundra is a full-size pickup truck with a new hybrid option, three beds, and two four-door cab sizes. It lacks the myriad configurations and electrification options of the Ford F-150, but embraces a coil spring rear suspension...
2022 Lexus LX 600 Review: From Dinosaur to Debutante
The 2022 Lexus LX 600 is better in every way with a newfound third row. The redesigned LX 600 is a three-row SUV that can seat five or seven passengers, or just four in the new Ultra Luxury grade. It competes with everything from the Infiniti QX80 to the Jeep Grand Wagoneer and BMW X7. The full-size SUV gets...
