The new Sequoia is among the most statistically impressive three-rows on sale. Pros Huge fuel economy gains Seriously improved towing capacity Thoughtful and easy third-row access Cons Unsettled ride quality Interior quality fails to match the price tag Mushy brake pedal saps confidence The oldest known specimen of Sequoiadendron giganteum lived for 3,266 years in the Converse Basin Grove of…
Tuesday, 20 September 2022 02:58

Test: Toyota Yaris 1.0 VVT-i Sol

We couldn't even dream that the Yaris would become the best-handling car in its class. Even with the weakest engine, it easily copes with city traffic, with low consumption and extremely rich safety equipment. It really impressed us with its great performance and low consumption. Of course, there is also a hybrid variant on offer, which is by far the…
Wednesday, 14 September 2022 05:24

Electric Audi R8

The successor to the Audi R8 is due to appear in the middle of this decade, although Audi insiders say that the supercar has not yet received the official green light. However, the novelty will not be called R8, and it will be characterized by a completely new design direction so that it will not resemble its predecessor. However, it…
Tuesday, 13 September 2022 04:33

New Lexus RX 450h+ 2022 review

The new Lexus RX aims to bring the brand’s latest technology to bear on the full-size premium SUV market Verdict The new Lexus RX takes known tech from the smaller NX and extrapolates this into a bigger package. There's much to like here. The new infotainment and the efficiency potential from the 450h+ powertrain are huge steps forward, while the…
Thursday, 08 September 2022 04:30

2023 VW ID.Buzz Goes Its Own Way

VW's stunning electric van puts form over function, but that's the right call. Superficially, the Volkswagen ID.Buzz fits into the current roster of U.S.-market minivans. It will, after all, have power sliding doors, three rows of seats, and plenty of cupholders. But this isn't really a direct salvo at the likes of the Toyota Sienna and the Chrysler Pacifica. For…
The Nissan Leaf is a front-wheel-drive hatchback electric car that seats five and comes very well equipped. It’s exceptional for its reasonable price, especially the version with 149 miles of range, although the costlier Leaf Plus, with its bigger battery pack, can go 226 miles. That “reasonable” price is what’s new for 2022, as the cost of the entry-level S…
Monday, 05 September 2022 04:28

2024 Dodge Charger

There's no better indication that electric vehicles are taking over than the 2024 Dodge Charger concept, shown first in high-performance Daytona SRT trim. Electrifying one of the brawniest muscle cars is a big undertaking, but it's one that comes with big performance payoffs. The next-generation Charger will likely ride on Stellantis's upcoming large electric vehicle platform which is said to…
The Nissan Frontier pickup truck has been redesigned for 2022. It’s more modern, with good technology in the cabin and a ride quality to meet the standards of today. In addition to a new cabin and suspension, the chassis has been revised and the exterior styling gets a full makeover. The Frontier remains mid-sized with the same wheelbase of 126…

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