2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition review by Ben Lewis

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We love cars. Actually, we love all kinds of cars. But ones that makes us smile the most are small, rear-wheel drive coupes and convertibles designed for the purpose of driving fun. And we don’t mind a bargain, either. Throw those altogether in the mix, and you get a surprisingly small list. 1. The Mazda Miata. And 2 (or 2-3) the Toyota GR86/Subaru BRZ twins. And another thing we love – the manufacturers here could pretty much sit back on their laurels and sell these great cars without bothering to touch ‘em. But they don’t. Mazda and Toyota/Subaru (Toybaru?) consistently …

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Road Test Review – 2024 Toyota Corolla FX – Compact Style

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The Toyota Corolla and the art of expressive styling have not exactly had a good relationship. The Corolla was always known as a function-focused vehicle with styling often being cast aside for conformity and practicality. Toyota is out to change that and while the GR Corolla is a recent exception to this rule, the rest of the Corolla lineup still didn’t have a true style package to appeal to younger buyers. The company is out to change that with the all-new FX package which adds bigger wheels and other minor styling touches to the Corolla sedan in an attempt to …

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Road Test Review – 2025 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition

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The Mazda CX-5 might feel like it’s being pushed out of the spotlight with the CX-50 and the bigger CX-90 filling the niches that it was once asked to fill by itself. However, the CX-5 is still a strong seller for Mazda and the CUV even has a strong following of customers who have stuck with the model despite broader changes in Mazda’s lineup. Mazda has decided to reward this loyalty with the 2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition. Carbon models are typically known for injecting more style into a Mazda model but with the CX-5 potentially facing the …

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Review: The Chevrolet Blazer EV RS AWD Goes Big on Style, and Bigger on Mainstream Appeal

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Those of us old enough to remember the ‘90s might remember Recycle Rex and his hit song: “Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, and Close the Loop.” It’s an earworm, to be sure, and it, alongside programs like Captain Planet, taught us it was cool to care about the environment. In the case of the song, though, it did so in the wrong way. Kind of. In later years—once recycling was no longer a novel concept—we’d learn that while the ideas are good, they’re presented in the wrong order. To be a good friend of the Earth, you first reduce what you consume, …

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Road Test Review – 2024 Lexus NX 350h Luxury AWD

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The venerable Lexus NX has been through its fair share of ups and downs but ultimately, it always manages to come up with a good run of good fortune with the compact CUV meant to give Lexus a middle-rung player slotted between the smaller UX and the iconic RX. Some would say that the NX is starting to lose its edge and that it’s starting to get soft around the edges. But is that the case? We wanted to find out. Lexus NX is still the sharpest member of the family The Lexus NX was designed to be stylish and …

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2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus review by Ben Lewis

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In the world of auto manufacturers, Mazda remains an independent voice. And you gotta love ‘em, they have stayed true to their vision of driving enjoyment – hey this is the Miata company! – and also have been moving the brand upscale at the same time. The only problem is, developing tech like EV, hybrid, and more is expensive and time consuming. And while EV’s seem to be on the back burner now, hybrid models are still hot, hot, hot. So Mazda did a very smart thing, they partnered with Toyota to add a hybrid powertrain to the already-sweet Mazda …

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Road Test Review – 2024 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridian Edition

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The Mazda CX-50 has rapidly emerged as a key player in Mazda’s SUV strategy. While the bigger CX-90 often steals the spotlight due to its bigger size and segment-blurring luxury, the smaller CX-50 stands out for its strong value game which allows it to be a near-perfect balance of luxury, value, and capability.  Mazda is hoping the CX-50 Turbo Meridian Edition will be able to deliver some of the flagship luxury that’s missing from the model but is it still missing something that prevents it from being truly perfect? We were eager to find out. Meridian Edition adds flash to …

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Road Test Update – 2025 Toyota GR Corolla Premium – It’s Still Fun

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The Toyota GR Corolla was the answer to a question that many asked, what would happen if you took an average Corolla hatchback and threw everything at it in an attempt to make it faster, sharper, and rowdier than any Corolla that came before it? The answer is the GR Corolla a spunky three-cylinder powered monster designed to slay track days and make the art of driving fun again. Toyota had a strong start in sales with the Corolla proving to be popular with the first wave of buyers who pre-ordered the hot-to-trot Toyota for their garage. However, the company …

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2025 Volkswagen Taos SE review by Ben Lewis

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We’ve always been fans of VW’s Taos, their smallest SUV/Crossover, and the de-facto replacement for the VW Golf that we always liked as well. Despite being their most affordable offering, for 2025 VW has given the Taos updated looks, enhanced technology and more power. Sounds like a great reason for a road test! Clean and Modern You’ll really notice the update on the front, which reminds us of VW ID4, one of the manufacturer’s popular EV models. There’s a new larger grille with an aggressive pattern, a light bar that spans the width of the hood and brackets the familiar …

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Road Test Review – 2025 Toyota Tundra TRD Rally

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Toyota’s Tundra pickup is striving to be like the smaller Tacoma when it comes to offering more for its buyers. The Tundra has an impressive roster of trims at its disposal and like the Tacoma, the Tundra is attempting to appeal to many niches of the pickup market as it attempts to stay relevant against established rivals from Ram, Ford, and Chevrolet. For 2025, Toyota is bringing a number of new updates to the rig including an all-new TRD Rally package for buyers who want a pinch of something special in their Toyota purchase and want more performance in their …

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Road Test Review – 2025 Toyota Sienna Platinum

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Toyota’s Sienna minivan has always been a favorite among family buyers. While the van’s exterior styling continues to be controversial, there’s no denying that it still continues to offer an impressive amount of practicality to go along with its all-hybrid powertrain lineup. However, what if you’re looking to add more luxury to your family vehicle experience but don’t want to move up into a big SUV to do it? Toyota thinks it might have the answer with the 2025 Sienna Platinum which is attempting to push the envelope of luxury while maintaining the Sienna’s universal appeal. Is it all enough …

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2024 VW Golf GTI 380 S review by Ben Lewis

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There are few great driver’s cars for the hard-earned dollar than the VW GTI. But the carmaker has announced that 2024 will be the last year for the manual transmission model. OK, the DSG automatic is a great transmission, but still, there’s something special about driving a stick. So, when VW offered us one last dance with a three-pedal GTI, we jumped at the chance. Kicking “S” With a refreshed model due in 2025, our ’24 tester has few changes but it’s still a great looking car. At front, the look is aggressive, with frowny LED headlights, a horizontal red …

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Fatal Xiaomi SU7 Crash Shines Spotlight on The Safety of Self-Driving Tech

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Chinese firm Xiaomi is riding a wave of momentum and praise with the company’s EVs bringing the fight to Tesla in the Chinese market. Self-driving technology and other innovations have become two key pillars for the company but a fatal crash involving a key EV model is raising questions about some of these innovations and how the danger they could put customers in might overshadow these benefits. Crash raises troubling concerns for Xiaomi The crash in question took place back on March 29th and involved Xiamoi’s SU7 EV. The four-door was reportedly traveling on the Dezhou–Shangrao Expressway in Anhui Province …

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2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line review by Ben Lewis

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If you’re looking for an SUV, you’re spoiled for choice. Maybe too spoiled! From compact to full-size, 5-passenger to 8, gas, hybrid, EV, you name it, someone’s got it. VW’s smart, too –while many will want the larger 3-row Atlas SUV, some like the size and premium features, but only need room for 5. Voila! Enter the Atlas Cross Sport – a sportier, 2-row model that still offers the premium goodness of its larger sibling. Could this be right for you? Let’s take a look. Big, Bold and Blue With a massive refresh for the 2024 model, the Cross Sport …

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Road Test Review – 2025 Hyundai Palisade XRT – Holding The Fort

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When Hyundai unveiled its XRT lineup of vehicles, the brand promised that the XRT badge would signal a more aggressive personality with some light pinches of trail-ready upgrades to make these vehicles better soft roaders. While the revamped Tucson, Ioniq 5, and Santa Cruz XRTs all reflect this practice in spades, the Palisade has always felt the odd man out. Does the 2025 XRT version still have what it takes to inject the Palisade with trailready spirit? XRT still has the buff looks At first glance, the XRT appears to have the looks to match the badge’s purpose with our …

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2025 Cadillac Optiq Injects Compact Fun Into the EV Segment

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Cadillac’s “IQ” lineup of EV vehicles is attempting to inject more vigor and buyers into the EV segment. While the 2025 Escalade IQ is attempting to win over ultra-wealthy buyers, Cadillac knows that it also has to appeal to other buying segments and some of the lower budgets that often come with them. This is the case with the 2025 Optiq which will be the new gateway model for the EV lineup moving -forward. But is the Optiq ready to bring the fight to a hotly contested CUV market while also continuing to deliver the tech and performance that buyers …

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2025 GR Toyota Corolla Premium Plus review by Ben Lewis

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We live in interesting times. Two years ago when we tested the 2023 GR Corolla, it seemed like the internal combustion engine was on the way out, and for performance, you’d be looking at EVs like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Not so fast! Both the market and administration have changed, and it seems like our future may not be all electric. Or at least not so soon. So, vehicles like the GR Corolla will continue to provide great thrills, and with some notable updates for 2025, including a newly available automatic transmission, it’s worth taking another look at one …

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Review: The 2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line Is More Style Than Sport

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Auto-journalist circles seem to be buzzing about the Ford Explorer ST. “It’s like a sports sedan,” they say. “Rear drive and 400 horsepower, what’s not to love?” “What’s not to love?” indeed. It does sound like it could be a good time, so I quickly contacted Ford to get one of my own. But when my loaner arrived, I was a bit confused. The first thing I noticed was the word “Line” sitting next to that fender-mounted ST badge. And usually adding a “-line” badge to a vehicle means that it’s just the pretend version of the fun one. So …

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Road Test Review – 2025 Subaru Legacy Touring XT – Goodbye Old Friend

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The Subaru Legacy is preparing to sing its final swan song as the venerable four-door prepares to exit the market in 2025. The Legacy is the latest casualty in a growing pool of axed sedan models as poor sales and a surge in SUV sales (in the Legacy’s case the Outback wagon was cannibalizing its sales) force automakers to rethink their sales strategies and put more of their resources into utility vehicle sales.  But the Legacy is still out to prove that even in its dying days, the four-door still has plenty to bring to the table and that customers …

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Insider: How to Choose a Toolbox for Your Pickup Truck

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A reliable pickup vehicle needs proper maintenance alongside organizational methods to achieve optimal functional capability. A well-stocked toolbox stands as one of the most practical tools for all pickup vehicle owners. Although it may seem like a simple accessory, a good toolbox can make a big difference. To do this, you need to know why it’s important to have one, the advantages it offers, what different types are, and how to choose the best model. Without a doubt, a heavy-duty tool box for flatbed trucks is one of the most essential accessories for a pickup truck, as it becomes a …

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Hyundai’s Ioniq 9 Is Going For EV Gold, Can It Meet Expectations?

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With some of the ongoing flux that the EV market has been experiencing recently, it can be easy to forget that there are still several upcoming EVs that aim to bring sales bounty to their respective automakers. One of these is the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9, a family vehicle that attempts to bring more family buyers into the EV lifestyle. Hyundai has plenty riding on the shoulders of this model with the first Korean spec models making their way to dealerships in Korea. But what can buyers here in the U.S. expect when the Ioniq 9 eventually makes its way …

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2025 Lexus IS 500 F SPORT review by Ben Lewis

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We love when a major manufacturer bucks a trend – it shows there’s more to things than just selling whatever is the current hotness. Take for example the Lexus IS 500. Where most manufacturers are running away from naturally aspirated V8s and going for turbo V6 or even turbo 4-cylinders, Lexus says no, we like the personality you can only get from the V8. So, does that make Lexus a great hold out, or just late to the party of higher tech wizardry? Let’s find out. Designed with Flare The first thing you notice on our IS 500 F SPORT …

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Road Test Review – 2025 Volkswagen Taos SEL – Updated and Eager To Please

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Volkswagen’s Taos CUV had a tall order on its plate when it was asked to replace the iconic Golf in the U.S. a few years ago. The Taos was meant to appeal to urban dwellers and give VW an entry that would be a true gateway model while also allowing the Tiguan to move upmarket as well. The Taos has proven to be somewhat successful in that regard but the CUV also suffered from styling that was too bland and preferred to lurk in the shadows of the crowded CUV segment.  Volkswagen is now attempting to bring it into the …

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2025 Toyota Crown Signia Limited review by Ben Lewis

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If we said you can get a Lexus at Toyota prices, would you be interested? OK, there’s some status value with that shapely L on the hood, and those dealerships sure are pretty. But how much are you paying for that? With the all-new 2025 Toyota Crown Signia you get a real luxury experience at a surprisingly great MSRP. Interested? Let’s take a look. Handsome Wagon First impressions are very positive. We already liked the Crown’s sedan sibling with a raised sedan look, and while Toyota calls the Signia an SUV, it really looks more like a tall wagon, with …

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Tariffs Poised To Smash U.S. Auto Industry As Mexico China, and Canada Respond With Sanctions

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March 4th could go down as a historic date in U.S. history with President Donald Trump unleashing 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada while also beefing up existing tariffs on China. All three countries responded with matching trade sanctions and Canada promised the United States will regret their actions. But what will these tariffs mean for consumers and car buyers? Prices will surge The new tariffs on Mexico and Canada will cause prices to go up on a multitude of goods but while paying more for avocados or maple syrup at the grocery store will be one part of the …

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Review: The 2025 Acura ZDX Type S. More power. More tech. And more of the same.

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It seems like only yesterday I reviewed the Acura ZDX A-Spec. Short version: it’s a GM EV in Acura clothing, and since it doesn’t have to align with GM’s larger software-defined vehicle strategy, it provides a superior user experience. Namely: the Acura gets an on/off button and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility. Now I’m in the sportiest version of this EV: the Acura ZDX Type S. It’s challenging to review on this one as it isn’t that different from the A-Spec. Everything I said about the ZDX A-Spec applies to the ZDX Type S, and differences between the two are mostly …

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2025 Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro review by Ben Lewis

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It’s fun to look back on what we thought about EVs when they first got popular. One of the biggest concerns was they’d all be the same. You know, kinda boring, appliances. It didn’t seem like electric motors had much in the way of personality. Well, that proved to be untrue, in fact one of the things we really love is how different they are. Compare a Hyundai Ionic 5 N, to a BMW i4. Both great performance vehicles, yet so different. The Ionic is completely non-Hyundai like, while the i4 a BMW to the core. So now we have …

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Road Test Review – 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited – Comfort & Efficency

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The Hyundai Sonata is bringing a fresh perspective and a new attitude to the family sedan segment. It’s no secret that the segment as a whole has been withering on the vine with a growing pool of nameplates all being sacrificed to make room for CUV and SUV entries. The 2024 Sonata is one of the few entries left that’s continuing to bring the fight to rivals with a major redesign adding more depth to the four-door. Looks are a Sonata strong suit A potent selling point of the Hyundai Sonata is its exterior styling with the front end getting …

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Hyundai”s Inster Promises Compact EV Versatility, Could It Work In The U.S.?

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Hyundai is making it clear that it intends to grab a large slice of the EV market with its growing lineup of EV models including the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 as well as the recently launched Ioniq 9. While this trio of EVs is shaping up to be a potent force for Hyundai, one missing piece of the puzzle is the small Inster. Known as the Casper in some markets, the tiny EV is supposed to be a budget entry for buyers and is also currently a tempting slice of forbidden fruit for U.S. buyers. But could the Inster …

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Review: The Chevrolet Equinox RS AWD Is A Solid, Traditional Crossover

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With all the press surrounding Chevrolet’s newest, budget-friendly(-ish) Equinox EV, it’s easy to forget about the other Equinox. No, not the Vernal or Autumnal ones—the one that comes with a gas-fueled powertrain. The one you see here: the Chevrolet Equinox RS AWD. Outside of the name, there are few similarities between this internal combustion Chevy Equinox RS AWD and the Equinox EV. And I have no idea why Chevrolet decided to give these two wildly different, yet similarly sized, vehicles the same name. Feels like a recipe for confusion, but then I’m not paid an outsized salary to serve as …

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2024 Subaru BRZ tS review by Ben Lewis

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You can’t argue with the popularity of SUVs and crossovers. But we’d be happy to argue that there are still some great cars for enthusiasts, out there too. Sure, maybe less than before, but what’s around are pretty good – even for those on a budget. We recently tested the 2024 Mazda Miata, and it still has all the lightweight convertible goodness you could want. And then there’s the GR86/BRZ twins from Toyota and Subaru. In 2022, we saw the 2nd gen of these models and they talk an already strong car and made it great. But neither carmaker is …

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Road Test Review – 2025 Toyota Crown Signia Limited – Green Luxury

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When Toyota first introduced the Crown moniker to the U.S. it wanted to try and give buyers a unique offering that could stand out from the rest of the hybrid competition while also introducing buyers to a level of luxury that was once reserved for the Japanese market in recent years with these buyers getting the chance to experience a level of Toyota luxury that U.S. buyers would have had to otherwise go to Lexus for. The first Crown model was essentially a lifted sedan replacing the aging and relatively uninspired Avalon sedan and while this model was a good …

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2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid sedan review by Ben Lewis

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We recently tested the BMW i4 and loved it – here was an EV that was a BMW first and foremost. And we couldn’t stop thinking about that with our time in the 2025 Civic Hybrid. Lately, the Civic has been a sparkling, delightful and well-priced small sedan and hatch. We especially liked the sporty Si model. So when we heard that the new Hybrid model will be the most powerful non-Type R ever – we couldn’t wait to get our hands on one. And now we have. So, is the Hybrid the Civic of our dreams? You might be …

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Road Test Review – 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited

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Hyundai is out to prove that EVs can be a viable part of its sales plans. The Ioniq 5, 6, and the upcoming Ioniq 9 are providing a glimpse into how the company intends to integrate these models into its broader vehicle lineup with technology and range leading the way. However, other models will also command their fair share of attention. One of these models is the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric which is supposed to provide compact CUV buyers an electrified alternative in a segment of the market that’s still hotly contested.  Hyundai is hoping the Kona EV can continue …

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Inside DeLorean: The Rise, Fall and Second Acts of the DeLorean Motor Company

DeLorean: The Rise, Fall and Second Acts of the DeLorean Motor Company Book Review

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DeLorean: The Rise, Fall and Second Acts of the DeLorean Motor Company by Matt Stone Motorbooks, an imprint of The Quarto Group  ISBN: 978-0-7603-8471-8 eISBN: 978-0-7603-8472-5   John Zachary DeLorean was a man of many things, and author Matt Stone goes through great-lengths and details to bring all of it to light in: DeLorean: The Rise, Fall and Second Acts of the DeLorean Motor Company. The good, the bad, and the ugly, it’s all here in his wonderful exposé. This title is the latest in the Car Revs Daily book reviews. This in-depth look into all things DeLorean is a compelling read …

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How to Finally Get Started on that Garage Clear Out

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Clearing out the garage: an age old home project that most homeowners have to get round to at some point. That being said, garages are quite large spaces, and can be filled with all kinds of stuff from years gone by. If you’re technically minded and love a bit of tinkering, there could even be all kinds of stains and drag marks on the floor too! But if you’re willing to take the plunge this year and finally get a move on, we’ve got some tips that’ll help out. Here’s how to approach a garage clear out in a way …

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Review: The Chevrolet Equinox EV 2LT Is A Cost-Friendly Ride With Mass Appeal

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Spend too much time on car websites—like I do—and you’ll close your browser believing the following two statements to be true: the world needs more brown, diesel-powered station wagons with manual transmissions; and that the world really needs a sub-$35,000 EV. While that first idea may never find traction beyond a certain subset of enthusiasts, the second one is driving the future of transportation. The car market is global, and global buyers are hooked on cheap EVs. And here in the US, anything under that $35k price point generally qualifies as affordable. GM is hoping enough people find its newest …

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Road Test Review – 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited

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Hybrid vehicles are experiencing a second act as more automakers embrace the technology after seeing demand for EVs sink which forced them to change their plans for electrification with some of them abandoning plans for an all-electric vehicle lineup. Hyundai has been taking a calculated approach when it comes to green vehicles and while the company has focused heavily on EVs, hybrids also make up a growing part of their business with the Elantra being one of these green machines.  The compact is attempting to infuse hybrid fuel economy with a small comfortable package. But is all of this enough …

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2024 BMW X2 xDrive28i review by Ben Lewis

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We recently tested the BMW i4 Gran Coupe EV and found it to be a fantastic BMW that just happens to be an EV.  That’s always the challenge with a brand like this – there are such high expectations. Is the same true for the all-new X2? Certainly, it’s helped by the previous X2 model, a kind of mix between small crossover and hot hatch, based on the X1 small SUV. The X1 is a more traditional vehicle, and a darn good one, but we always felt that BMW was allowed to let their hair down on the X2 and …

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Road Test Double Review – 2025 Nissan Murano Platinum & Armada Platinum Reserve

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Nissan was once considered to be an edgy firm with the Nissan Armada and Murano being the two lynchpins in the company’s attempts at being a bread-and-butter brand. However, both models suffered from a lack of updates with rivals in both of their segments using the company’s lapse as an opportunity to gain ground and ultimately eclipse Nissan with their own offerings. The company is not about to take that without a fight and has finally made updates to the Murano and Armada for 2025 with both models getting a long-awaited revamp to bring them back into the race. But …

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Opinion: No more Fs to give? Why Lexus shouldn’t give up on a good thing.

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Lexus recently announced that its RC F sports coupe is no more. And its departure leaves me wondering what this means for the future of the Lexus brand. More specifically, I’m wondering what this means for the future of Lexus’ performance sub-brand, F.   The Origin Not go full old-man here, but I was there back in 2007 when Lexus introduced the media to its first F-badged ride: the mighty IS F. And it’s hard to overstate just how radical this car was. Though not even 20 years old at the time, Lexus had a firmly established presence in the …

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Review: The Mazda CX-30 Turbo Carbon Edition is a Hot-Hatch-on-Stilts Done Right

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One of the nice things about being on the presscar flow getting a brand-spankin’-new car every week. Sure, some of these new cars are better than others, but when your “daily” is a 30-something-year-old slammed import (as is the case for me), it’s hard to find fault with having something that just works. One of the not-so-nice things about being on this flow is the knowledge that it will someday come to an end. And when that time comes, I’ll need to grow up and get a modern-day car, one with modern-day luxuries and—more importantly—modern-day safety features. Oftentimes I’ll dream …

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Road Test Review – 2024 Nissan Ariya – Looking In From The Outside

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The Nissan Ariya was supposed to be the company’s next crescendo in the EV market with the CUV following on the heels of the Nissan Leaf compact. The Ariya had the looks, the tech, and the moxie needed to be an edgy leader in the EV segment. However, things have not been going according to plan with the Ariya proving to be a slow seller with Nissan selling just over 13,000 of them during 2024. That’s a far cry from rivals like the Ford Mustang Mach-E though it’s also ironically a 122% increase in sales during the second half of …

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Road Test Review – 2025 Nissan Altima SR – Stylish Sedan Has Quiet Personality

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When it comes to identifying the proverbial bread-and-butter model in Nissan’s lineup, chances are good you will assume crossovers like the Rogue and the Kicks have the mantle. However, a third model also has this role but it doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves. This model is the 2025 Altima sedan with the Altima being Nissan’s enduring entry in the mid-size sedan segment. Age is starting to show its presence in the Altima but do the extra wrinkles prevent the Altima from standing out in a sedan segment where design has rapidly reasserted itself as a key tool …

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2025 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe review by Ben Lewis

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We’ve noticed two camps, well okay, at least two camps when it comes to EVs. There’s one that celebrates all that’s different and unique – the Hyundai Ioniq 5 comes to mind – and the other, which makes it a very easy transition from gas to electric. Our tester, the BMW i4 is a perfect example. And BMW sweetens the pot for 2025, with notable upgrades inside an out. So, is the i4 the Ultimate Driving Machine for you? Let’s find out. Gran Style We’d have to say that the Gran Coupe – essentially a 5-door hatchback – is one …

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Dodge Looking For “Badassadors” To Promote Vehicle Lineup

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Dodge is out to prove that it’s still the gold standard for performance with the revamped Dodge Charger bringing the brand into the EV wars. However, in addition to its muscular performance, the brand is also known for occasionally going outside the box with some of its marketing efforts. That included 2022’s Chief Donut Maker campaign when the brand enlisted the help of skilled drivers to provide thrills and plenty of donuts for crowds at select events. This time, Dodge is looking for “badassadors” to represent the brand with Dodge officially kicking off the nationwide search at Barrett Jackson’s Scottsdale …

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2025 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 Door review by Ben Lewis

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We recently tested the all-new 2025 Mini Countryman and really liked the fresh style, updated interior and  great performance. But it did make us beg the question, does something that big really qualify as “Mini”? So, we were really excited to test the all-new 2025 MINI Cooper S 4-door. Much closer to the original MINI ethos, it brings loads of cheeky goodness that we love with the brand and takes it to a new level. We’ll admit it – we were delighted! Fresh Look but still MINI From first glance, you know this is a MINI Cooper, the diminutive size, …

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Road Test Review – 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross XSE Hybrid – The CUV For Any Budget?

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The Toyota Corolla Cross was supposed to help the Corolla nameplate enter uncharted territory with the CUV attempting to lure in budget-minded utility buyers while also giving the Corolla lineup a broader presence in the marketplace. This seemingly simple strategy has helped give the Corolla Cross a strong start in sales with the hybrid model providing buyers an affordable gateway into the hybrid lifestyle. Is the 2025 Corolla Cross still rolling strong in the new model year? Corolla Cross is classic case of substance over style The exterior styling of the Corolla Cross continues to be a classic presentation of …

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