Toyota's gas-only Corolla Cross is a value, but hybrid versions offer more efficiency and power.
Review: 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD
Review: Nissan Kicks SR AWD
AWD makes Nissan's Kicks a solid choice for the upper Midwest if you're on a budget. Now it has bigger screens too!
Review: 2025 Subaru Forester Touring Hybrid
Better late than never, Subaru has its first Forester hybrid and it's smooth and comfy to drive, while getting improved fuel economy.
Review: 2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Premium Plus
Adding a turbo to the already zoomie and cute Mazda CX-30 makes it even more fun and still a bargain too.
Review: 2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS
Wow, this new Trax is a winner from looks to performance and comfort, plus the price is amazingly LOW.
2023 Honda CR-V AWD Sport Touring
Top-selling CR-V adds length and hybrid power ... Adding a bit of length along with hybrid power to a top-selling compact crossover will likely boost its already strong sales, or so Honda suspects. They’re probably right. The Honda CR-V is already the segment’s sales leader and the latest refresh does nothing to hurt the sound... Continue Reading →
2023 Jeep Compass Latitude Review
Compass adds refinement, but also power ... A lot can change, and should, when seven years pass between test drives. That’s how long it had been since I’d tested Jeep’s compact SUV, the Compass Latitude, which is one level up from its base Compass Sport. Refinement continues, and that’s a good thing unless you were... Continue Reading →
2023 Chicago Auto Show report
Toyota, Subaru, VW launch new vehicles, but there's much more … Chicago’s Auto Show is always amazing and also a drain as Paul Daniel and I walk a good 5 miles a day to take photos and video. This year it was worth it as there were four new production models introduced, plus some new... Continue Reading →
2023 Honda HR-V AWD EX-L
Larger platform, refined styling make HR-V a better family car choice ... Surprises can be pleasing or concerning, something to celebrate or something to require pulling the bedspread up over your noggin. Honda’s new 2023 HR-V, its small SUV/crossover, is full of the former, yet seeing a starting price of $24,895 I had concerns. I... Continue Reading →
2021 Ford Escape Titanium PHEV FWD
Plug-in hybrid saves oodles of gas, I spent less than $5 in a week ... If Ford’s plug-in hybrid Escape was any more middle of the road it would have a white stripe painted down its centerline. Escape is a fine family of four crossover with sufficient power, easy handling and good passenger and cargo... Continue Reading →
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