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JR Chocco

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

2022 Mazda CX-5 Review: Stylishly Simple

2022 Mazda CX-5 Review

The 2022 Mazda CX-5 prioritizes style and handling over more familiar crossover traits like roominess. The CX-5 is a five-seat compact crossover SUV with...

2022 Mazda MX-30 Review: The Commuter EV

2022 Mazda MX-30 Review

The 2022 Mazda MX-30 puts the Japanese automaker in the battery-electric race, but it’s already running behind. The MX-30 is Mazda’s first battery-powered car...

2022 Acura RDX Review: Refining an All-Star

2022 Acura RDX Review

The 2022 Acura RDX sports scads of space and strong turbo-4 power to please wagon fans and sport-sedan drivers equally well. The RDX is...

2022 Lexus GX 460 Review: The Luxury Dinosaur

2022 Lexus GX 460

The 2022 Lexus GX is a dinosaur among luxury SUVs, though a tech upgrade this year at least brings it up to par. The...

2022 Genesis G80 Review: Smarts & Style

2022 Genesis G80 Review

With the 2022 G80, Genesis sketches a fastback mic-drop and draws ever closer to German four-doors with vibrant performance. Genesis wraps a sleek shape...

2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Review: More to Love

2022 Honda Civic Hatchback with Accessory Wheels

The 2022 Honda Civic remains a go-to economy car, with low-key performance and high-economy powertrains. The Civic is one of the bestselling and best-known...

2022 Lexus ES 300h Review: Efficient Tranquility

2022 Lexus ES

The 2022 Lexus ES splits the difference between the stately LS and sprightly IS in the Lexus sedan family. The is a premium mid-size...

2022 Toyota 4Runner Review: Bucking the Trend

2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport

The 2022 Toyota 4Runner trades on its deservedly rugged reputation, but it’s a poor everyday driver. The 4Runner is a versatile, capable, and not...

2022 Lexus RX 450h Review: The Efficient Tranquil SUV

2022 Lexus RX 450h Review

The 2022 Lexus RX seeks a luxury-crossover edge with an eye-grabbing shape, but impresses with hybrid performance. The RX is a luxury crossover SUV...

2022 Honda CR-V Review: The Favorite Small SUV

2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid

A perennial bestseller, the 2022 Honda CR-V charms with its roominess, comfort, efficiency, and safety ratings. The CR-V compact crossover seats five passengers in...

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