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The 2025 Nissan Kicks Is All Grown Up

The subcompact SUV segment has been evolving rapidly over the past few years. Once viewed as the budget option for shoppers who couldn’t afford anything better, subcompacts are now increasingly capable and comfortable vehicles aimed at commuters and other drivers who simply don’t want something larger even if they can afford it. However, this rapid […]

The 2025 Mazda CX-70 Is a New Class of Luxury SUV

Last year, Mazda impressed us all when it unveiled the 2024 CX-90, an all-new three-row SUV designed to take the place of the dependable CX-9. The CX-90 was a vehicle of many firsts, introducing a new rear-wheel drive platform, a new turbocharged inline-six engine, and a new plug-in hybrid powertrain, further burnishing Mazda’s credentials as […]

New Features, New Tech For the 2024 Ford 150

When the fourteenth-generation Ford F-150 debuted for the 2021 model year, it upped the ante for the full-size truck segment, sending competitors scrambling to keep up. With a revolutionary PowerBoost full-hybrid powertrain, a massive 12-inch infotainment screen, and BlueCruise hands-free driving, there was nothing else like it on the road. Now, the Chevy Silverado and […]

2024 Hyundai Kona Gains Style, Loses Power

The Hyundai Kona is a rarity in the often bland and forgettable subcompact SUV segment, offering a pair of souped-up turbocharged engines and an all-electric variant. It has been completely redesigned for the 2024 model year, and it may now even be more compelling, depending on what you are looking for. If you want a […]