This was not what the executives at Honda anticipated happening when the Insight was first introduced to the American public. In December 1999, the Japanese automaker unveiled the Insight as the first-ever hybrid in North America. Touting its outrageous fuel economy and banking on its quirky appearance, Honda was prepared to reap the benefits as […]
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2019 Hyundai Kona appealing subcompact SUV
There are so many crossover sport utility vehicles on the roadways these days it’s hard to keep track of them all. Many of them are subcompact crossover SUVs, which are the latest craze among car buyers looking for versatility, a little sportiness, and a reasonable price. A year ago, the Hyundai Kona entered the scene. […]
2019 Kia K900 cool luxury sedan
Are you looking for a luxury sedan that won’t break the bank? Kia believes it has just the car for you. The 2019 Kia K900, a sedan with some fine qualities, comes at an appealing sticker price – approximately $60,000. Despite the appealing price, there’s reasons to be extremely wary of pulling the trigger on […]
New engine ups 2019 Mazda CX-5 appeal
Say hello to the 2019 Mazda CX-5, a small crossover SUV that delivers the ride quality that can match any of its competitors. Mazda understands the CX-5 is the clear MVP in its lineup of cars. Last year CX-5 sales in the U.S. were 150,622, which represents 17 percent of Mazda’s overall sales. The Mazda3, […]
Last year for Ford Fusion Energi?
Ford has made some nice changes to the Fusion Energi at a time when the future of this plug-in hybrid is in doubt. Last April, Ford announced that it would discontinue making its line of sedans, instead focusing on what it does best – trucks and SUVs. However, Ford has remained a bit vague regarding […]
2019 Chevrolet Equinox solid small SUV
Although it still remains a notch behind the class leaders, the Chevy Equinox can point to the numbers for its impact in the compact crossover sport utility vehicle class. Indeed, the numbers for 2018 were impressive. Chevy sold 332,618 Equinox models a year ago. That figure was 42,000 more than 2017 and approximately 90,000 more […]
2019 VW SportWagen versatile vehicle
Although not a station wagon like the family-friendly vehicles that were so popular in the 1960s and ‘70s, the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen can definitely be considered a by-product. Like the station wagons back in the day, the SportWagen is quite the versatile vehicle. It can serve as a pretty fair people mover, offers terrific cargo […]
Nissan Rogue still top seller
There’s nothing spectacular about the Nissan Rogue. However, even though it’s a somewhat pedestrian compact crossover sport utility vehicle, it’s the top-selling vehicle in the Nissan fleet. How popular is the Rogue? Extremely popular. In 2018, Nissan reported sales of 412,110, the most since the Rogue debuted in fall 2007. Those numbers were no fluke. […]
Chevy Bolt still standout among electric vehicles
Even though last year’s sales were a significant drop off from 2017, the Chevy Bolt remains one of the stars in the all-electric vehicle category. The Bolt is a practical electric vehicle (EV) that’s designed for the masses. First and foremost, the four-door hatchback has an impressive range of 238 miles. It provides sufficient power […]
Complete redesign for 2018 Ford Expedition
The prevailing trend today with regard to sport utility vehicles is they keep shrinking. Now, we’re not suggesting SUV sales is diminishing among U.S. car buyers. Actually, sales have never been more abundant. The shrinking trend we’re addressing is the preference for smaller SUVs. Subcompact SUVs are the current rage, while compact and midsize crossover […]