The Honda HR-V occupied an interesting place in the Honda lineup–with the demise of the Honda Fit, the HR-V became the most affordable option in the Honda family, undercutting the Civic by around $500. While it didn’t offer much in the way of off-road capability or dynamic handling, the HR-V did provide some exceptional cargo […]
Do you like the tall ride height and improved ground clearance of a truck or SUV? These features are behind the surging popularity of larger vehicles, but what if you could have even more? A lifted truck or SUV can boost you even higher above the surrounding traffic, take on rougher terrain, and generally stand […]
The Impreza WRX earned a lot of street cred as a rally car in the WRC circuit, with its iconic blue livery and legendary drivers like Colin McRae, Richard Burns, and Petter Solberg. But it’s been 14 years since Subaru has even participated in the WRC, and a new rally car is here to take […]
You pull up to the gas tank and are asked to choose between the three grades of fuel. You go to hit “Regular” like always, but hesitate as you find yourself wondering if maybe you should treat your car to some premium fuel. If you have ever found yourself in this situation, you might be […]
These days it seems that you can’t drive a block without passing a half dozen BMW and Mercedes SUVs. Even Porsche is beginning to lose its aura as more and more Macans roll out from Stuttgart. So what do you buy when you want a luxury SUV that stands out from the crowd, but you […]
Ask the average driver what they think about rear-wheel drive, and you will likely hear that rear-wheel drive makes a car uncontrollable bad weather–likely accompanied by dire predictions of fishtailing all over the road and crashing if you ever take a rear-wheel drive car out in the rain, or worse yet, snow. Well, CarBuyerLabs is […]
Lexus is a brand of many firsts. Not only was it the first Japanese luxury brand in the American market, it was the first luxury brand to release an SUV. Since the 1996 Lexus LX kickstarted the modern luxury SUV craze, we have seen every luxury brand on the market release their own models for […]
If you are shopping for a used car, then you have probably heard of CARFAX or AutoCheck vehicle history reports. With the rise of the internet and online car shopping, third-party vehicle history reports have become an integral part of buying and selling used cars. On the surface, these reports are authoritative overviews of a […]
Have you ever stopped to wonder why cars are always identified by a model year? It may seem obvious on the surface–cars change every year, and the model year tells you what year it was built. But while that is partly true, it isn’t entirely accurate, and it isn’t the full story. Many model years […]
When you’re shopping for a car, there are two major safety ratings you should look for: the number of stars (out of five) from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the picks and ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Both of these organizations are dedicated to improving safety on the […]
The launch of the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale is big news for a relatively small brand. Currently, Alfa Romeo only offers two models to American drivers: the Giulia sports sedan and the Stelvio compact SUV. The new Tonale marks the brand’s entry into the growing subcompact SUV segment, as well as the brand’s first step […]
If you haven’t been paying attention, off-roading is getting big, and every major manufacturer seems to be cashing in. While beasts like the 2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, the 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2, the 2021 Ford Bronco Wildtrak, and the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX rightfully lay claim to most of the fame and glory, what […]
If you have been shopping for a new car, you are likely well aware that every manufacturer is loading its latest models with all kinds of active safety features and driver-assist systems. However, you may be left wondering exactly what all these systems are and how they work. While modern safety technology may seem like […]
If you have been shopping for an EV, then you have probably heard the term “one-pedal driving” mentioned a time or two. However, if you haven’t yet taken an electric car for a test drive, you might be skeptical of what this means and why anyone would want it. Even if you do have a […]
Most manufacturers will redesign their vehicles every five years or so, using more modern platforms, features, and technologies. Not Toyota. The full-size Sequoia was last updated when Obama was elected President–the first time. To say a redesign of this model was overdue is an understatement, but Toyota has finally gotten around to modernizing its truck […]
When it comes to off-road legends, few vehicles can match the storied history of the Ford F-150 Raptor or the Ford Bronco. Now, Ford has decided to combine these two automotive icons to create the 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor. This new version of Ford’s recently revived off-road SUV promises to bring more power, more capability, […]
Perhaps you live in a northern state where snow and ice is a daily occurrence for what seems like half the year. Perhaps you like to spend your free time driving down fire roads looking for the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors. Or perhaps you simply need a reliable vehicle that you can […]
We may not have made much progress on the flying cars that science fiction has been predicting, but driverless cars are closer to being a reality than ever before. While no one has yet cracked the code (or, more importantly, established the legality) for a car that will let you take a nap during your […]
When you think of Ford trucks, odds are you imagine an F-150. Maybe even a Super Duty or a Raptor. However, outside of America, these powerful machines are all but unheard of. Instead, it is the humble Ford Ranger that carries the torch for the blue oval. In fact, just as the F-150 is the […]
If you have ever shopped for a car, then you have probably considered the fuel economy ratings of your options – especially since gas prices seem to always be going up. On the surface, they seem pretty simple. There is this nice big sticker in the window stating exactly how many MPG the car gets […]
