Admittedly, there is a lot of ICE cars featured on this channel, but they also cover EV’s fairly often as well.
Join Alex, Nick and Travis for in-depth looks at the latest cars, trucks, SUVs, and EVs on the market. In every video we cover all the things you should know if you’re shopping for a new vehicle. From what it looks like to what you get on each trim, how much they will cost you and how they compare to the competition. Unlike other channels we don’t waste time on antics, track day diaries, or sweeping vistas with loud music. Instead, we cover the nitty-gritty detail the other channels leave out!
Back in 2006, Alex was car shopping and decided he didn’t like any of the online resources he found. Nobody was showing in detail what the interior looked like, nobody was giving direct comparisons to the segment best sellers, so he decided to do something about it and start Alex On Autos. In 2023 to reflect the other folks here that make our weekly production happen, Alex On Autos became Auto Buyers Guide.
From Alex on Autos. Hyundai’s smallest "SUV" is the Venue, but if you’re looking for actual SUV features like extra clearance and AWD, then the Kona is the smallest in the lineup. For 2024 (and 2025) the Kona sells on big screens, long warranties, a big cargo area and an optional EV trim. Is all…
From Alex on Autos. Looking for a small SUV in America? You are spoiled for choice because there are so many solid choices. Want something outdoorsy? There’s a Subaru. Want a hybrid? Check out the Corolla Cross. Want a 250 HP turbo? Mazda. Low price tag? Hyundai Venue. So what then does the Kicks bring…
From Alex on Autos. Many of us were worried that Subaru would abandon their well-known AWD capability in the search for greater fuel economy, but those worries were baseless because we now know all about the 3rd generation Crosstrek Hybrid! Rather than reinventing the wheel, the 3rd gen system is basically the same as the…
From Alex on Autos. Nick got his hands on a Ranger XLT for a week to find out if Ford’s Ranger has what it takes to tackle the best-selling Tacoma. Ford’s missteps over a decade ago are to blame for the Taco’s rise, so can Ford reclaim the sales crown with a broader lineup and…
From Alex on Autos. Is a supercar still a supercar if it also has a plug? We briefly sampled the McLaren Artura to find out… Join this channel to get access to perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3qM33hHgedfi7qTKKgIApg/join Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide: https://www.youtube.com/c/evbuyersguide The Mountain Garden: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMountainGarden Follow us on Facebook: http://fb.me/theautobuyersguide/
From Alex on Autos. German engineers are a special kind of crazy, only Mercedes could cook up a 671 horsepower AMG performance drivetrain that uses a 2.0L four-cylinder, an e-assisted turbocharger, two motor/generators, and two transmissions. Yep, there’s a 9-speed up front, a 2-speed in the trunk, and everything is tied together by a 6…
From Alex on Autos. Do you have half a million dollars to spend on your next ride? Well, if you value luxury, quiet, isolation, and customization over 0-60 times, you might be looking at a Rolls Royce Spectre. Think of it as a coupé version of the Phantom, only with a battery and motors. Join…
From Alex on Autos. Were you hoping for an all-new RAM HD lineup? I have to admit, so was I. Instead RAM decided on a more modest refresh to their biggest and baddest trucks focused on more diesel power and smoother towing with a new 8-speed automatic and grafting in tech from the RAM 1500.…
From Alex on Autos. If you didn’t know it, we have a Chevy Blazer EV for 16 more months, but if I could have leased the Honda Prologue for the same price at the time, I would have done it in a heartbeat. Why? Several reasons, some of which may be big to you, others…
From Alex on Autos. Chevy’s new Traverse has it all, the biggest cargo hold in the segment, a test-busting roller bag score, over 300 HP standard, decent fuel economy, HUGE screens and tons of tech standard. On top of all that, it has an aggressive price tag, easy-to-find discounts and decent off-road capability. What’s not…
From Alex on Autos. With the most engine choices in the segment, a big bed that’s finally up to American-standard sizes, an off-road Raptor, high towing/payload numbers, big screens, and low prices, this is the Ranger we should have had all along… And we should be thankful it’s back and hasn’t been replaced by the…
From Alex on Autos. Whether you are looking for fuel efficiency or rugged looks, the Woodland Rav4 has got you covered. While the "off-road" performance will be outshined by the slightly more capable TRD Offroad trim and the performance falls short of the powerful Rav4 Prime, the Rav4 Woodland offers a taste of all different…
From Alex on Autos. We’ll talk more about how the purchase process went in another episode, but he’s the latest addition to our test fleet! Join this channel to get access to perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3qM33hHgedfi7qTKKgIApg/join Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide: https://www.youtube.com/c/evbuyersguide The Mountain Garden: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMountainGarden Follow us on Facebook: http://fb.me/theautobuyersguide/
From Alex on Autos. In all seriousness there was a time when the media praised the Murano for being a value alternative to Lexus’ most popular SUV, the vaunted Lexus RX. My how times have changed. The last two generations of Murano have been a bit funky, a bit chunky, and much, much less premium…
From Alex on Autos. Early in 2024 we were given the update to the Tesla Model 3, known as "Highland". A few months later the Performance trim of the Model 3 arrived and not only does this align with the latest update but it stands apart from the previous Performance trim with a few more…
From Alex on Autos. Audi’s latest e-Tron is the electric Q5 you’ve been waiting for. First, Audi took a different approach with the development of the Q6 and SQ6 than many: they decided to keep it boxy. Second they blended in some Porsche EV tech which allows the new e-Tron to be the fastest charging…
From Alex on Autos. Fuel economy still isn’t Kia’s Forte, as there is no Hybrid K4. (Sad trombone) On the bright side, the K4 is quite competitive with the non-hybrid competition in the MPG race, and the 1.6L turbo is still optional for those that don’t want a CVT under the hood. Want more power?…
From Alex on Autos. For 2025, Nissan has completely redesigned their flagship SUV, the Armada. The previous generation was mostly known for being inexpensive, but finally this Armada is defined by something entirely different: value. With the most standard horsepower in the segment, 8500 pounds of standard towing, and a decent amount of interior room…
From Alex on Autos. Early in 2024 we were given the update to the Tesla Model 3, known as "Highland". A few months later the Performance trim of the Model 3 arrived and not only does this align with the latest update but it stands apart from the previous Performance trim with a few more…
From Alex on Autos. America is suddenly flooded with electric truck options. We have the Lightning, Silverado EV, Sierra EV, Hummer EV, R1T, Cybertruck… and soon we’ll get two options from RAM and the new Scout. In this flooded market the Lightning still stands out as the, well, most truck like EV truck in America.…
From Alex on Autos. This is the Dodge so many have been waiting for, well… Almost. The gas version with a 550HP twin-turbo engine that sounds like a BMW M-Car, that’s the one we’ve been waiting for. In the meantime however we’ll be making do with Dodge’s vision of what a muscle car could be…
From Alex on Autos. If there was ever a vehicle designed almost exactly for my demographic, the Subaru Outback is it. Why? Because I live off-grid in a redwood forest two miles down a gravel road, but I work in Silicon Valley. Yep, that business in the front, crunchy in the back life is precisely…
From Alex on Autos. The 2024 / 2025 Dodge Charger replaces both the 2023 Charger and the 2023 Challenger in Dodge’s lineup with 3 and 5 door versions of the same basic car. Yep, no more "short" wheelbase model for the coupe. Instead both the sedan and coupe will share the same basic silhouette, most…
From Alex on Autos. GM is so serious about the EV transition that they are blanketing the market with an EV version of EVERYTHING. Why stop at a resurrected Hummer? Or a Silverado? We clearly need a Sierra EV as well! Seriously however, the Sierra EV is just what you’d expect: it’s a slightly nicer…
From Alex on Autos. The reason DC-DC adapters are fairly affordable for converting CCS to NACS and NACS / J3400 to CCS is… There isn’t much inside. Contrary to popular belief, the adapters are not "smart", the station and the car have no way of knowing which adapter you purchased, and the safety features (which…
From Alex on Autos. Ford’s Bronco Sport has been a big hit. Not just because of the retro styling, although that’s certainly a reason, but also because the BS (unfortunate acronym if there ever was one) is just so darn good. Other companies have dabbled with the retro vibe, but the baby Bronco’s retro shape…
From Alex on Autos. Yep, 2025.5, not 2026. Why? Because the update comes mid-year to the second best selling 3-row luxury SUV in America, but also… It’s not an enormously changed SUV. If you want more power and more fuel economy than an Acura and more luxury than a Lexus, this XC90 is for you.…
From Alex on Autos. A few years back Volvo cooked up their most efficient gasoline drivetrain ever. It merges a 1.5L three-cylinder turbo engine with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and an 80 HP motor to deliver 211 or 257 Horsepower and Lexus hybrid like fuel economy. As a bonus, it also gives you 25 (ish)…
From Alex on Autos. Kia has made some small changes to their EV6 inside and out, and one big change under the body for 2025. Up front, the refreshed EV6 adopts some of the EV9’s styling elements, in the back the EV6 swaps the charging port to the driver’s side rear and picks up the…
From Alex on Autos. VW’s Tiguan has been completely redesigned for 2025, and it’s worth the wait if you’re shopping for anything in the compact SUV segment. There’s more power under the hood, VW is promising sharper driving dynamics, better fuel economy, and better performance… But the real game changer happens inside where we find…
From Alex on Autos. While not as bonkers as the EV6 GT, which gets over 640 horsepower for its recent refresh, the EV9 GT packs a serious punch for a 3-row minivan alternative: 501 horsepower and 0-60 in 4.3 seconds. Kia says that those numbers may drop as they haven’t fully certified the motors’ output,…
From Alex on Autos. For 2026 Kia has given the Sportage a somewhat unexpected refresh. Not only do we get sharper (and less controversial) looks, buyers also get more hybrid and plug in hybrid power, smoother transmissions, Kia’s latest infotainment software, and more tech! Join this channel to get access to perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3qM33hHgedfi7qTKKgIApg/join Buy Merch!…
From Alex on Autos. Hyundai’s 2026 Ioniq 9 is the family-friendly 3-row EV so many have been waiting for. It will seat 6 or 7, go 300+ miles on a charge, qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit, and as a result will likely be the least expensive electric family hauler in America. Don’t let…
From Alex on Autos. There is seemingly no end to the options for the wealthy who want to spend $200,000+ on their next sports car, and that puts Maserati in a tricky place. Now that Ferrari has been separated from Maserati’s parent company (although the Agnelli family is the largest shareholder of both Ferrari and…
From Alex on Autos. Nobody “needs” a 710 horsepower family hauler, but let’s be honest… most of us secretly want something this insane. That’s been Dodge’s magic over the last decade: shoehorning insanity into everything it’ll fit in. The party is over however and the last hellcat isn’t a Charger or Challenger, or a Grand…