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CX-90 ICE is Another Mazda Winner

CHATHAM, Mass. – I got lucky. I recently spent another week in the all-new 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row sport utility vehicle, the flagship of the Japanese brand. My first two opportunities in the latest Mazda vehicle came in May 2023…

Redesigned 2023 Honda Accord Sport best Accord ever

New Accord Maintains Position

CHATHAM, Mass. – It began as a small, two-door hatchback resembling something from a German automaker and now in its 11th generation the redesigned 2023 Honda Accord represents one of the most sought after family sedans in the United States.…

The 2024 Mazda 3 Hatchback is a high-value subcompact

Mazda 3 a Premium Subcompact

CHATHAM, Mass. – I am happy whenever I get the chance to review a Mazda, so when a fresh subcompact 2024 Mazda 3 Hatchback Turbo Premium Plus arrived prior to a road trip to Maine, I was thrilled. The pint-sized…

All-new 2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport is ready to take on all roads

Pilot Now Ready for Adventure

CHATHAM, Mass. – When Honda designed its all-new three-row 2023 Pilot the Japanese automaker engineered the TrailSport variant as the most off-road capable sport-utility vehicle (SUV) in the company’s history. A 10-day period with the 2023 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport…

All new 2024 Chevrolet Trax keeps on surprising

Trax Provides Pleasant Surprises

CHATHAM, Mass. – The redesigned (second generation) 2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS subcompact sport-utility (SUV) surprised me – in a particularly good way. I did not expect much when I was told I would be spending a week in the 1.2-liter,…

the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Limited PHEV AWD is a very efficient SUV

Tucson PHEV an Efficient SUV

CHATHAM, MA – The number on the 2023 Hyundai Tucson PHEV (plug-in hybrid) dash was other worldy – 308 miles per gallon! The number reflected my diligence in plugging the sport utility vehicle (SUV) into the charger every chance I…

The Palisade is Hyundai's modern 3-row family SUV

Palisade is a Thoroughly Modern Family SUV

CHATHAM, Mass. – Hyundai’s television ads for the three-row Palisade sport-utility vehicle (SUV) always revolves around a happy family, a theme I thoroughly understand following a week enjoying its technology, features, amenities, comfort and driving characteristics. My review sample was…

The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning is one tough truck

Lightning Reinforces Strength of Electric Pickups

CHATHAM, Mass. – The sophomore year of the Ford F-150 Lightning continues proving electrification does not diminish the utility and capability, not to mention the comfort and amenities, of the iconic full-size pickup truck. We drove a top-of-the-range 2022 Ford…

The 2023 Toyota Sienna hybrid is a solid minivan with great fuel economy

Sienna Shines for its Silver Anniversary

CHATHAM, Mass. – Once upon a time the original Toyota Sienna was the ugly duckling of minivans. Now, in its 25th year, it has evolved into a beautiful all-wheel-drive, hybrid-only thoroughly modern swan amongst automotive people movers. We spent a…

This study looks at the autonomous vehicle market 2022-2030

Autonomous Vehicle Market Study 2022-2030

Source: ResearchAndMarkets.com announcement DUBLIN — The Autonomous Vehicle Market by Level of Automation, by Propulsion Type, by Mobility, and by Component – Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast 2022-2030 report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s catalog. The autonomous vehicle (AV)market…

The 2023 Genesis G90 is a true luxury flagship

G90 a True Luxury Flagship Sedan

CHATHAM, Mass. – “I don’t think any car is worth $100,000 . . . but at least this one rides like a $100,000 car.” My partner who is underwhelmed by today’s automotive technology, of which the 2023 Genesis G90 3.5T…

022 Toyota Highlander a value SUV choice

Highlander Offers Solid SUV Value

CHATHAM, Mass. – A common corporate maxim proclaimed: “no one ever got fired for buying IBM [business equipment].” The reasoning was simple: IBM equipment was well built, reliable and got the job done. All the same can be said for…

2022 Lexus NX 350 is the latest luxury SUV from Lexus

NX Redefines Lexus Luxury

CHATHAM, Mass. – Every time Lexus introduces a new or completely redesigned/reengineered model, it moves the luxury/technology/performance needle up several notches. One of the latest examples is the thoroughly re-thought NX compact sport-utility/crossover vehicle (SUV/CUV) range. Interested consumers can choose…

Vaule packed, fun-to-drive Mazda3 Turbo Hatchback

Mazda3 Hatch Provides Zippy, Efficient Fun

CHATHAM, Mass. – Whenever I get to sample a Mazda, I find myself looking for challenging roads, knowing the experience will be fun because I had been in this position before. Driving the value-packed 2022 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Hatchback AWD…

Ford Escape PHEV superb fuel economy

Escape PHEV Best of Both Worlds

CHATHAM, Mass. – During the first trip I made in the 2021 Ford Escape Titanium PHEV – plug-in hybrid electric vehicle – the compact sport-utility/crossover’s (SUV/CUV) instant fuel-economy meter registered 999 miles per gallon. I can easily explain this amazing…

Summit Reserve the Peak of Jeep Luxury

Summit Reserve the Peak of Jeep Luxury

CHATHAM, Mass. – Climbing mountains has never been an issue for Jeep vehicles and the Grand Cherokee L, the brand’s three-row sport utility vehicle (SUV) reaches new heights in luxury, features and capabilities with the Summit Reserve trim we recently…