2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs. 2025 Ford Maverick

In 2022, both Ford and Hyundai launched brand-new compact pickups. Instantly, a rivalry was born. The Ford Maverick shares its underpinnings with the Escape, while the Hyundai Santa Cruz rides on an architecture based on that of the Tucson. Both are available exclusively in a crew cab and short bed configuration and are refreshed for…

Minivan Buying Guide

Opinions differ regarding their aesthetic appeal, but one point is indisputable: Minivans are the most practical vehicles for family transportation. Offering convenient amenities like sliding doors and in-cabin cameras that let you keep an eye on kids in the third row, these versatile haulers are purpose-built to meet the needs of active families. That family-friendliness…

2025 Honda Odyssey vs. 2025 Kia Carnival

Minivans, the never proud but previously popular choice for families, have plummeted from their heyday in the early 2000s. In the segment’s peak years, Chrysler alone sold more minivans than every brand combined does today.  But there remains no smarter package for hauling the most people and stuff, and the companies that still make minivans…

The Rise of Off-Road Trim Levels

In 1996, something revolutionized the automotive landscape: Toyota introduced a weird little SUV-shaped thing called the RAV4. It shared structural and mechanical pieces with the Corolla, Camry and Celica, but the name stood for “Recreational Active Vehicle with four-wheel drive,” even though base models are front-wheel drive and those that power all four wheels are…

2025 Ford Explorer Trim Levels: What You Get

A popular choice since its 1991 model-year debut, the Ford Explorer SUV is getting a big revamp for 2025. The latest model sticks with the sporty, spacious and tech-heavy mission of its predecessor, albeit with fresh styling and a bigger touchscreen.  Here’s everything you need to know about the redesigned Explorer. 2025 Ford Explorer Engine,…

These are all the Cars Being Discontinued in 2025

Whether freshening their lineups or simply adapting to consumer demand, automakers routinely discontinue cars.  It’s not all doom and gloom, though. You can often get a good deal on a leftover 2024 vehicle, which makes a discontinued car a good value. Many discontinued car models will suffer a hefty initial depreciation drop, though that may…

2024 Hyundai Tucson Trim Levels: What You Get

Sleek, angular, and loaded with surprising tech, the 2024 Hyundai Tucson is a strong contender in the crowded compact crossover SUV segment. Available in numerous flavors (drivetrains), the Tucson offers exceptional style and loads of features for just about everyone.  The Tucson lineup consists of three basic configurations: a gas-only model with front- or all-wheel…