This week’s news sees lots of truck-related news, the return of a 90s icon, and Volkswagen has added more features to three of its vehicles for 2022. A new teaser for the upcoming 2022 Toyota Tundra has been getting a lot of news this week because it showed off the truck’s suspension. It appears Toyota has added leaf springs, which could result in improved performance on and … [Read more...] about Weekly News in Review: August 8 to 14
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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz First Drive: More Important Than You Think
Don't let the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz's compact size fool you because it's one of the most important models this year. Not only does it launch Hyundai's first pickup but it also revives the long-dormant compact truck segment, which it will share with the upcoming Ford Maverick. Think of the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz as a Tucson with a 4.5-foot bed in the back because it uses … [Read more...] about 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz First Drive: More Important Than You Think
2022 Nissan Frontier Review: Significantly Improved
The redesigned 2022 Nissan Frontier has put the truck back on the map. Although the underpinnings are the same as the outgoing model, Nissan tweaked everything significantly to make sure the new truck is better than its predecessor. Its styling has also evolved, giving it a family resemblance to the larger Titan and a bolder, more angry look. You get a square grille and … [Read more...] about 2022 Nissan Frontier Review: Significantly Improved
Weekly News in Review: June 27 to July 3
This week's news sees more commitments to electrification, more SUVs and trucks, and the first teaser for a rally-bred icon. Honda has officially revealed the name of its first battery-electric vehicle: the Prologue. Scheduled to debut in 2024, the Honda Prologue will be the first in a lineup of EVs and is part of a greater plan to electrify the entire Honda U.S. model … [Read more...] about Weekly News in Review: June 27 to July 3
Weekly News in Review: July 11 to July 17
This week's news cycle has a lot coming out of Korea and Germany thanks to one automaker dropping a full lineup overview. In addition to a refreshed Kona, a high-performance Kona N, an all-new Tucson, the Santa Cruz, and Ioniq 5, here's what's new for the 2022 Hyundai Lineup: Carryover models include the Elantra, Sonata, Veloster N, Santa Fe, and Santa Fe Hybrid, Accent, … [Read more...] about Weekly News in Review: July 11 to July 17
Weekly News in Review: June 27 to July 3
This week's news sees more commitments to electrification, more SUVs and trucks, and the first teaser for the next generation of a rally-bred icon. Honda has officially revealed the name of its first battery-electric vehicle: the Prologue. Scheduled to debut in 2024, the Honda Prologue will be the first in a lineup of EVs and is part of a greater plan to electrify the entire … [Read more...] about Weekly News in Review: June 27 to July 3
2021 Ram 1500 Review: It’s on Alex’s Shopping List?!
With so many strong entries in the full-size truck segment, it's hard to pick out which one is best. However, the 2021 Ram 1500 stands out because of its ability to blend the capabilities you expect out of a truck with the civility of the average unibody crossover. You get the tough looks but depending on the trim you choose, you also get a different character out of the truck. … [Read more...] about 2021 Ram 1500 Review: It’s on Alex’s Shopping List?!
Week in Review: Top News from June 13 to June 19
This week's news saw a lot of updates to popular models but most importantly we got more commitments to electrification from several OEMs. Leading the charge is Lincoln announcing that it will electrify its entire lineup by 2030. To coincide with its 100th anniversary, it will debut its first dedicated battery-electric model. In total, Lincoln is releasing four EVs on a … [Read more...] about Week in Review: Top News from June 13 to June 19
Week in Review: The Top News from June 6 to June 12
The highlights in this week's news cycle are all about crossovers, crossovers, and more crossovers thanks to several updated or new generation models. We've also got some forbidden fruit, a new compact truck, and finally, some news regarding a legendary sports car from Japan. Kicking things off during this week's news cycle is the 2023 Kia Sportage. The new generation … [Read more...] about Week in Review: The Top News from June 6 to June 12
2022 Ford Maverick: The Truck for the Majority of the Population
The 2022 Ford Maverick may just be the perfect truck for the majority of the population. Built on the same platform as the Escape and Bronco Sport, the Maverick is a unibody pickup just like its chief competitor, the Hyundai Santa Cruz, and the larger Honda Ridgeline. Take a closer look at the truck and you’ll immediately notice that Ford didn’t even attempt to make the bed … [Read more...] about 2022 Ford Maverick: The Truck for the Majority of the Population