In this its fifth generation, Toyota’s 2026 Prius sedan began the hybrid revolution that has now become an alternative to an all-electric sedan for many carmakers. Prius was the leader in hybrid technology and for 2026, their plug-in-hybrid model also has an EV mode for all-electric short trips of 39 miles on a full battery  … Read More

Mazda has become known for a superb line of AWD SUVs catering to a wide variety of buyers ranging from singles to families, all of which have a variety of needs. We were privileged to test and review their most recent offering in the Mazda 2026 CX-70 midsize AWD SUV Premium Plus. The 2026 CX-70  … Read More

Toyota’s 2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid three-row SUV is a bit longer than the carmakers top-selling smaller size Highlander. The extra length allows for a third row of seats making it an impressive family hauler. Grand Highlander is offered in FWD and AWD and in LE, XLE, Limited, Nightshade Edition and Platinum. We tested the AWD  … Read More

The Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers announced their 2026 Lehigh Valley Auto Show rolls into Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus in Bethlehem March 18-22. This is a coalition of 44 new-car dealers with 75 franchises in the Lehigh Valley. This year’s theme is “Accelerating Excellence” that entails the newest in automotive technology with cleaner, smarter more  … Read More

Chevrolet’s 2026 Traverse is their next to their largest Chevrolet Suburban SUV size wise. As such, Traverse is a formidable AWD three-row crossover/SUV with full-size capability in that offers seven passenger seating with second row captain’s chairs, or eight with a second-row bench seat. If you want interior space, comfort and seating for kids for  … Read More

As the most popular compact CUV on the market, Honda CR-V’s can be seen everywhere. In my block-long neighborhood alone, there are three. And a local hospital has a fleet of them as couriers. The CR-V has been the best-selling CUV over the last 2 years and in 2024, sold over 400,000 of them. For  … Read More

With class leading passenger room with seating for up to seven along with spacious cargo space and when coupling this to an inherent smooth, quiet ride, the 2026 Lexus TX 350 AWD crossover is a genuine, classy, family hauler. TX is available in TX 350, TX 500h F Sport Performance, TX 550h, TX 550h+ plug-in  … Read More

Hyundai saw a market for folks who don’t need a full-size pickup, so they debuted their Santa Cruz compact pickup that is essentially a Hyundai Tucson SUV with a pickup bed that Hyundai likes to call a “Sport Adventure Vehicle.” Santa Cruz is smaller than Toyota’s Tacoma, Ford’s Ranger/Maverick or Honda’s Ridgeline, and has a  … Read More

After a redesign in 2024, Hyundai’s 2025 Kona AWD subcompact crossover includes a host of safety features and a stealth-like look. And for snowy weather or mild off-roads, Kona boasts an 8.3-inch ground clearance. Kona is offered in SE Sport, SEL Premium and Limited. And, if you’re so inclined to go green, Kona also comes  … Read More