By Jordan Marmara For decades, the full-size SUV segment has operated in a steady, albeit predictable, orbit around a few familiar celestial bodies. But with the launch of the 2026 Nissan Armada, Nissan has officially jettisoned its aging hardware and ignited a second stage designed to propel the brand into a domain long dominated by domestic titans. It’s a vehicle built for the suburban commander who needs to ferry a crew of eight through the asteroid belt of morning carpool

by Greg Karpinski The Mazda CX-30 2.5S Aire Edition is more about style than speed and Mazda isn’t pretending otherwise. Finished in Snowflake White Pearl, our tester arrived with a design that’s equal parts sleek and awkward, with a long hood, tight cabin and proportions that feel more fashion-forward than functional. The Aire Edition exists to elevate the CX-30’s look and feel through unique materials and trim, not necessarily to inject excitement into the drive. This is

by Greg Karpinski The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross isn’t trying to reinvent itself and that’s kinda the point. This is a small crossover built around approachability – easy to drive, easy to live with and now lightly refreshed for 2026 to stay competitive in a crowded segment. It’s a sensible update to an already solid formula, even if it reminds you pretty quickly that excitement was never the mission. The Fine Print: Toyota wanted to see what we thought of their refreshed C

by Greg Karpinski If your idea of the perfect road trip involves massive comfort, effortless power and technology that actually makes long hours behind the wheel easier, the Ford Expedition makes a compelling argument right out of the gate. This is a full-size SUV that feels engineered for covering serious distance quietly, quickly and with zero drama, while still delivering the kind of performance and luxury that make you want to keep driving. It isn’t without a few head-s

by Greg Karpinski The Volkswagen ID.Buzz makes you smile before you even drive it, and that might be both its greatest strength and biggest problem. Our tester arrived finished in Candy White over Charcoal Blue two-tone which nails the retro-futuristic vibe so hard that people wave, point and take photos at stoplights. Short of the bright-yellow Lotus Emira we tested back in 2024, this humble VW van garnered the most attention of any car we’ve had in our fleet and that’s be

by Greg Karpinski The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Nightshade is one of those vehicles that makes sense long before it makes you feel, well, anything. It’s big, efficient, comfortable, packed with the features families actually use and yet, visually and dynamically, it plays things almost aggressively safe. This is Toyota doing what Toyota does best: prioritizing function over flair and value over emotion. And while the Nightshade treatment tries to inject some attitude,

by Greg Karpinski The Toyota Sequoia Capstone is one of those vehicles that impresses you immediately… until you start asking it difficult questions. Our tester, finished in Blueprint, might be the best-looking full-size SUV in the segment, blending style and presence with a level of polish that finally makes the Sequoia feel truly premium. Underneath that handsome skin is the best powertrain you can buy in this class – a twin-turbo V6 hybrid setup that delivers real perfor

by Greg Karpinski In a segment overflowing with badge flexing and spec-sheet one-upmanship, the Genesis GV70 quietly does something more impressive: it makes luxury feel intentional again. From the moment you drop into its quilted leather cabin and look out over that sculpted hood, it’s clear this isn’t a brand chasing the Germans, it’s one confidently setting its own tone. The GV70 blends performance, craftsmanship and design in a way that feels cohesive rather than try-ha

by Greg Karpinski Mazda has been quietly rewriting its own rulebook and the CX-90 Turbo S is the clearest sign yet of that upmarket ambition paying off. This isn’t a three-row crossover chasing badge prestige, it’s one built around balance, feel and the kind of driver engagement that most rivals forgot somewhere between comfort mode and automatic lane centering. With its rear-drive architecture, turbocharged inline six cylinder power and an interior that genuinely punches

by Greg Karpinski In the 1980s and into the early 1990s, minitrucking was at the height of its popularity. Owners would buy compact Japanese trucks and customize them, building a vibrant masterpiece, complete with bright colors, graphics and lowered suspension. As that trend faded, sport trucks picked up the slack – the 1990s gave us the famed GMC Syclone and Ford F-150 Lightning and while GMC didn’t give the Syclone a second generation, the memory of it gapping a Ferrari d

by Greg Karpinski You’d be forgiven if you’ve been a bit confused by Mazda’s latest naming conventions. The CX-5 has been around for several years now, but then came the recent upstart, known as the CX-50, released for the 2023 model year. It wasn’t created to replace the CX-5, but instead to compliment it as part of Mazda’s now burgeoning fleet of crossovers. Like the CX-5 it’s also a two-row crossover and largely shares the same drivetrain and engines but differentiates

By Jordan Marmara The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is a bold entry into the electric vehicle sedan market, one that consciously chooses to prioritize passenger comfort, driver-focused controls, and dramatic styling over the minimalist, tech-overload dogma often found in its chief competitor, the Tesla Model 3. Where many rivals favor a harsher, sport-tuned setup, Hyundai has designed the IONIQ 6 around refinement, creating a vehicle that delivers a consistently smooth, quiet, and complian

By Jordan Marmara ƒinte Hyundai’s “Sport Adventure Vehicle,” the Santa Cruz, continues to forge its own path in a segment crowded by traditional mid-size trucks and an increasingly popular compact competitor. While rivals focus on maximizing brute utility or hybrid economy, the top-tier 2026 Santa Cruz Limited refines its unique blend of urban maneuverability and upscale comfort, essentially delivering a Tucson SUV with an integrated cargo solution. It's a compelling proposit

by Greg Karpinski As a millennial reared in the time of Gran Turismo, the WRX holds a special place in my heart – here, in this video game, those of us in the United States got to see a vehicle that was unobtainium on our shores. The magnificent 22B won many virtual races with yours truly behind the controller, but even if I could’ve scraped together enough cash to buy a base WRX, I couldn’t. Between antiquated import laws and Subaru thinking the only thing Americans would

by Greg Karpinski Having a serious off-road trim on your traditional truck or sport utility is very en vogue right now with many...

by Greg Karpinski For some time now, Kia has endeavored to make more engaging cars, and those have generally been bestowed with the “GT”...

by Jordan Marmara Minivans are the best mainstream vehicles on the market. There, I said it. They’re the multi-purpose tool for all the...

by Greg Karpinski Yes, I know. Lexus has had three row SUVs prior to the introduction of the TX for the 2024 model year, but each of...

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by Greg Karpinski New to the market for 2021, the Mach-E was Ford’s first real foray into the burgeoning electric vehicle market and, to...