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JR Chocco

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Car fanatic journalist living in the PNW covering all things automotive.

2022 Toyota Venza Review: Silent, Smooth, and Stylish

2022 Toyota Venza Review

A stylish anti-SUV in look and driving feel, the 2022 Toyota Venza hybrid crossover hits its highs in silent, smooth efficiency. The Venza is...

2023 Mazda CX-50 Review: Boldly Going Upmarket

2023 Mazda CX-50 Review

The 2023 Mazda CX-50 nudges toward a more rugged future, but agility’s still a strong suit. The CX-50 is a compact crossover SUV that...

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Second Take Review: A Strong New Contender

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Review

With the 2022 Corolla Cross, Toyota borrows from its bestsellers as it downsizes its latest crossover-SUV hardware. The Corolla Cross is the newest, smallest...

2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Review: Silently Surprising

2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Review

The 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge puts lots of personality into a compact crossover body. The C40 pitches Volvo virtues in a compact electric crossover...

2023 Genesis GV60 Review: An Electrifying First

2023 Genesis GV60 Review

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...

2022 Toyota GR86 Review: The Sweet Spot

2022 Toyota GR86 Review

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...

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Review: Surprisingly Upscale

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

The smartly conceived 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe makes the most sense in hybrid spec, but Calligraphy crossovers lure us with luxury trappings. The Santa...

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Review: More to Love

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

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...

2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country Review: Boldly Taking Wagons Off-road

2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country Review

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...

2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review: As Fun As It Looks

2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review

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...

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