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, SEL, N Line, N Line S, Limited and an EV model if you’re so inclined to  … Read More

Not that it needed it, but Hyundai’s top-selling Tucson AWD crossover has been freshened for 2025 with a stylish design update, a new infotainment system and a tough to beat line that includes not only a standard gas version, but hybrid and plug-in hybrid models to suit any car buyers needs. When friends or relatives  … Read More

Lexus has upgraded its popular UX Hybrid subcompact luxury crossover for 2025 with its fifth-generation hybrid powertrain. It’s more powerful, the most fuel-efficient, with mileage numbers that are almost Toyota Prius-like. It’s also the least expensive in the carmakers line. As the smallest entry-level Lexus SUV, it was initially offered in UX 250h form, but  … Read More

As the top three selling passenger cars in North America over the past 52 years, Honda has sold over 15 million Civic’s. And in this its 11th generation, the 2025 Civic was just named North American Car of the Year for a record 4th time, making it the most honored model in the history of  … Read More

Second only to Honda’s top-selling CR-V compact AWD SUV, Honda’s long-time popular Pilot SUV has been upgraded to include a bona fide off-road capable TrailSport AWD SUV model that we were privileged to test. And what an SUV it is. This 3-row midsize SUV is loaded with the latest in technology, is a great family  … Read More

As Toyota’s next to their top selling Civic compact sedan, their Corolla was the most affordable compact. So it was genius of Toyota to take the Corolla and turn it into a Corolla Cross compact SUV, but with added attractiveness of a hybrid powertrain. Size wise, the AWD Corolla Cross Hybrid slots smaller than Toyota’s  … Read More

The 2025 Genesis GV70 compact AWD SUV has everything anyone would desire in a utility vehicle, and then some. Genesis is Hyundai’s top-tier luxury brand. And their GV70 is a stand-out in the compact market which is destined to be a top seller for the company. Genesis also has their larger GV80 mid-size AWD SUV  … Read More

In this its ninth generation, Toyota’s perennial top-selling Camry just got better with hybrid technology, more power and AWD, the latter is a must for those of us here in the Snowbelt who need the extra traction. But that’s not all. While past Camry midsize sedans were always good riding, the 2025 is even better.  … Read More

It’s one of the country’s best-selling luxury AWD vehicles, and as such, you see a lot of them on the roads. What we speak of is the Lexus RX AWD SUV. I must be up front here, my wife owns an RX 350 and loves it. It’s the best car we’ve ever owned. But I  … Read More