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2023 Toyota bZ4X Episode 4148
Delivers An Almost Perfectly Balanced Package Of Price, Performance, And Practically – Well, Toyota could only sit this one out for so long; it looks like they’re finally getting serious about joining the battery electric vehicle game with this 2023 bZ4X utility. And if their hybrid game-changing abilities are any indication, they’re not just showing up to play,…
2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Episode 4147
Stylish, Functional, Forward-Looking – The Volvo brand has very ambitious plans of selling only purely electric vehicles by 2030. That’s only 8 years away! So, in order for that to happen, they need to expand their EV offerings and quickly. So, now joining the XC40 Recharge is this all-new C40 Recharge. Let’s see how much it adds to Volvo’s charge to go…
2023 Mazda CX-50 Episode 4146
Built In America, With a Different Mission – Over the last few years, Mazda has been re-thinking their SUV lineup, enhancing off-road performance and even adding battery-electric powertrains; all without sacrificing style or the on-road performance the brand has long been known for. And that leads us to this CX-50. Its all-new from Mazda! The first question…
2022 Honda Passport TrailSport Episode 4145
Highlighting The Passport’s Already Credible Off-Road Abilities – Perhaps it’s what we’ve all been through the last couple years, but it seems like just about every carmaker has their eyes set on adventure; cranking up the capability of their utility vehicles for people who truly do venture into the backwoods to get away from it all, or at least want to look…
2022 Lexus LX600 Episode 4144
A Grand Cruise Worth Considering – Lexus buyers are certainly accustomed to the finer things in life; and when it comes to the utility vehicles in their lineup, it doesn’t get any finer than the LX. It’s the over-the-top version of Toyota’s iconic Land Cruiser, an SUV with a global reputation for serious off-pavement capabilities. So, let’s find out how they pack…
2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid Episode 4143
Not Just a More Fuel Efficient Option…A Better Option All Around – As Kia continues to expand their SUV lineup, their midsize stalwart Sorento made a move to regain some of the flavor of the rugged original when the 4th generation arrived last year. To us, that made it even more desirable; but, it turns out that was just a starter, as it’s become a lot more…
2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Episode 4142
Remains an Extremely Fun Car to Drive – We recently spent an extended period of time testing a Volkswagen Jetta GLI sedan as part of our long-term fleet. And, it was a sad day in MotorWeek-land when that came to an end. Fortunately, our separation anxiety was short-lived as there’s an updated GLI for ’22. Looks like we’re reunited, and it feels so good. We’re…
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Episode 4140
Refreshingly Simple SUV Perfect for Current Corolla Owners – The Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling cars of all time, and over the years, Toyota has tried to expand its reach by offering variations on that traditional 4-door sedan Corolla shape that we’ve all come to know. Their latest attempt to shake things up is this Corolla Cross utility. So, let’s see…
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Episode 4139
The Real Grand Cherokee Has Arrived – The 5th–generation Jeep Grand Cherokee climbed to new ground last year when it debuted with first-time 3-row 7-passenger seating as the Grand Cherokee L. Well, a lot of the Jeep faithful thought the GC was just fine with room for only 5. So, now there’s a new one for them, too. While it was great of Jeep to offer a 3rd row…
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Episode 4138, Episode 4152
Ford Changes the Pickup Game Once Again – If the future of driving is indeed battery electric vehicles, we’re going to need a lot more choices than just odd-looking hatchbacks and super-expensive luxury cars. Now, Ford knows this, and is electrifying the longtime best-selling vehicle in America, the F-150. And this is how lightning strikes! After rocking the car…