Mike Geylin

Mike Geylin

Mike Geylin is the Editor-in-Chief at Hagman Media. Geylin has been in automotive communications for five decades working in all aspects of the industry from OEM to supplier to motorsports as well as reporting for both newspapers and magazines on the industry.

Tucson PHEV Provides Gas/electric Value

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Limited PHEV AWD is a value-packed, efficient compact SUV

YARMOUTH PORT, Mass. – In March, I reviewed the 2025 Tucson Limited (gasoline fueled), closing the article with “The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD would be a great choice for anyone in need of a compact SUV.” So, when I…

Ioniq 5 Better for 2025

Refreshed 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 now can use the Tesla-charging network

YARMOUTH PORT, Mass. – Already arguably one of the best battery-electric vehicles sold in the American market, Hyundai made small, subtle improvements to the Ioniq 5 range to solidify this position in the refreshed 2025 iteration. A rugged-looking XRT version…

Explorer Defies Aging Process

The refreshed 2025 Ford Explorer ST is a fun, efficient, solid mid-size SUV value.

YARMOUTH PORT, Mass. – The continued success of the Ford Explorer, including its position as the most common law-enforcement cruiser on America’s roads, means it has become almost invisible. But the newest version reflects a maturity of design, with proportions…

QX80 Is Luxury Four Wheeling

The new 2025 INFINITI QX80 Autograph is a luxury large SUV with off-road capabilities

YARMOUTH PORT, Mass. – It’s big. It’s bold. It’s substantial. The new 2025 INFINITI QX80 makes a statement within the world of large, luxury sport-utility vehicles. As when I review full-size pickup trucks, I have to sharpen my driving and…

Ioniq 5 N Shatters EV Image

The 2025 Ioniq 5 N shatters preconceived notions about an EV performance vehicle

YARMOUTH PORT, Mass. – The new 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N shattered everything I had experienced when it came to a battery-electric vehicle, including the virtually silent EV sound barrier. In addition to the thorough dynamic reengineering Hyundai’s development engineers…

bZ4X Low EV Price, Limited Range

The Toyota bZ4X is a value-priced compact EV

YARMOUTH PORT, Mass. – I recently spent a week in the 2024 Toyota bZ4X AWD Limited, one of the most value-priced entrants in the growing battery-electric (BEV or EV) compact- SUV segment. Developed in conjunction with Subaru (which sells the…

Lightning Continues to Impress

YARMOUTH PORT, Mass. – Ford offers more variants of its best-selling F-Series trucks than can be detailed here, but for those wanting to get the most fuel-efficient, environmentally sound version, the battery-electric F-150 Lightning introduced in 2022 remains the one…

Rogue Solidifies Compact SUV Credentials

The 2025 Nissan Rogue retains its solid compact-SUV credentials

YARMOUTH PORT, Mass. – The Nissan Rogue has been the brand’s best-selling nameplate in the United States for almost a decade and after a week in the comprehensively equipped 2025 Platinum all-wheel-drive version, I can understand the reasons. Fitting snugly…

Solterra is Subaru’s EV Answer

The 2024 Solterra Touring is a true Subaru SUV

YARMOUTH PORT, Mass. – Silky, smooth and quick – not the normal terms to describe a Subaru sport-utility vehicle (SUV), but when it comes to the battery-electric (EV) 2024 Solterra Touring, they fit perfectly. And, in the case of the…

Outlander Squeezes 3-Rows in Compact SUV

Outlander

YARMOUTH PORT, Mass. – The reengineered 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander stands out from the crowded compact sport-utility segment thanks to its seven-passenger capacity in three-rows of seating. We did not need the third row during our recent week in the premium-level…

MDX: a Refreshing Take on 3-Row SUV Performance

The refreshed 2025 Acura MDX Type S combines high performance with luxury in a 3-row SUV

The most refreshing aspect of the refreshed 2025 Acura MDX Type S remains the brand’s commitment to producing a spirited, performance-oriented, three-row mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) which also coddles its occupants with abundant room, modern technology and convenience amenities…

Murano Grows into Sophisticated SUV

The redesigned fourth generation Nissan Murano Platinum AWD is a very competitive mid-size SUV

CHATHAM, Mass. — The ugly duckling has evolved into an attractive addition to the mid-size sport utility (SUV)/crossover utility (CUV) market with the introduction of the fourth generation of the Nissan Murano for the 2025 model year. I thought the…

Odyssey Updates the Honda People Mover

The enhanced 2025 Honda Odyssey Elite remains at the forefront of modern minivan technology.

CHATHAM, Mass. – The U.S. minivan market may no longer be the annual million-plus-vehicle segment it was near the turn of the century, but Honda understands the desires of the steady, loyal customers who have a need for a thoroughly…

Kona Ups the Small SUV Game

The 2025 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD offers exceptional value

CHATHAM, Mass. – Each new generation of a Hyundai sport-utility vehicle (SUV) represents increased value for its customers when compared to its predecessor. This ranges from more standard features to larger interiors while retaining competitive prices within each segment –…

CX-70 PHEV Electrifying SUV

The 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV Premium Plus provides a well-equipped alternative to other two-row SUVs

CHATHAM, Mass. – Two or three, that is the question a mid-size plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sport-utility (SUV) buyer has to decide when choosing between the Mazda CX-70 and CX-90. The CX-90 PHEV comes with three rows of seating while…

GV80 Coupe Provides Smooth, Powerful Luxury

The new Genesis GV80 Coupe 3.5T E-SC brings turbo- and supercharging to high-end SUV luxury performance

CHATHAM, Mass. – The most challenging aspect of driving the new 2025 Genesis GV80 Couple 3.5T E-SC was keeping it at or below the speed limit as the swoopy four-door sport utility’s (SUV) power delivery was so smooth, effortless and…

K4 Equals Compact Value, Fun

The new 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo is a fun, efficient, high-value compact sedan.

CHATHAM, Mass. – An all-new year, an all-new name for an all-new car as Kia introduces the 2025 K4, its new entry into the compact-car segment. While much of the auto industry turns its back on sedans, Kia continues to…

Kicks Takes Off to the City and Country

The all-new 2025 Kicks SR AWD is a value-packed subcompact SUV

CHATHAM, Mass. – Nissan describes it’s all-new 2025 Kicks as a subcompact sport-utility (SUV)/crossover (CUV) sized and equipped to “take on the streets” of urban America yet equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) and 8.4 inches of ground clearance to “explore…