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. Chevy’s changes for 2025 aren’t as drastic as the Ford’s tweaks to the Expedition, but they are still a big deal. On the outside, we get more expressive headlights and tail lights, bigger wheel options (because BIGGER is always better?), and some subtle tweaks to the bumpers. Under the hood, the…
From Alex on Autos. We all know there’s a new Pilot-based Passport on the horizon, Honda has even dropped some teaser images. Should you wait for the new one? That’s hard to say without seeing it, but join Nick in this video as he checks out the Passport you can get today. Join this channel…
From Alex on Autos. New for 2025 in the WRX tS is Subaru’s first full-LCD cluster! Yep, Subaru is one of the last car companies with analogue-only gauges, but that’s about to end. Although the new LCD isn’t as configurable as I might want, it offers Apple CarPlay mapping, which we don’t find on most…
From Alex on Autos. Having trouble thinking inside the box? Mini has the same problem and their solution is a quirky and fun circular OLED display in the new Minis that I think has to be one of the coolest infotainment systems sold in America today. Join this channel to get access to perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3qM33hHgedfi7qTKKgIApg/join…
From Alex on Autos. Alex got a chance to get hands-on with the new Carnival hybrid in San Diego and picked up some hitch-hikers from @TFLcar and @theredline along the way! How well does the Carnival Hybrid stand up against Tommy kicking the seat backs and asking "are we there yet"? Let’s find out! Join…
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From Alex on Autos. For 2025, Ford’s biggest SUV gets many of the same updates as its ritzy cousin, the Lincoln Navigator. But… Logically the Ford won’t get the complete set of luxury bits. Most notably absent is the large LCD bank in the dash. Instead, Ford opted for a smaller display (that’s still huge)…
From Alex on Autos. The new Countryman is certainly "Mini to the Max, and that’s sure to offend miniature traditionalists, but… that doesn’t stop the 2025 Countryman from being the best Mini ever in my opinion. How is this possible? Because the new Mini lineup injects enough quirky charm into this little SUV that it…
From Alex on Autos. I appreciate that Kia really wants the Carnival to be thought of as something other than a minivan, despite it being one of the best minivans in America, but… The lack of AWD is what truly prevents the Carnival from being some kind of segment-busting MPV SUV/Crossover/Van crossbreed. Still, for 2025…
From Alex on Autos. If you’re looking for an EV that’s boxy, practical, and well… looks more like an SUV than most, you should check out Kia’s new EV9. The only major issue with the EV9 is the range: it could be better, especially in base versions… On the other hand, it charges quickly, will…
From Alex on Autos. Google has made some meaningful improvements to Android Auto 12.2, join me as we take a deep dive into the latest version of Google’s smartphone projection software, and compare it to Ford’s latest infotainment software based on Android in the Explorer. Join this channel to get access to perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3qM33hHgedfi7qTKKgIApg/join Buy…
From Alex on Autos. Over the decades few cars have had the staying power, or iconism, as the Mustang. Heck, it even named an entire segment: the pony car. Yep, the Mustang was that original pony. Now of course the Mustang has a different set of competition from the affordable entries like the Toyota 86…
From Alex on Autos. What do you even really say about an SUV that costs over 1/4 of a million dollars? Is it fast? Yep. Is it fun? You betcha. Can it handle like no SUV should? Also yes. Does it feel nicer than a Porsche? Welll…. Things get tricky there. Join this channel to…
From Alex on Autos. When redesigning the Forester it’s clear Subaru had one important thing in mind: don’t screw it up. Surprised? You shouldn’t be, because the Forester is one of their best-selling models and accounts for almost 1/4 of all Subaru sales in America. With that kind of position, gradual change is by far…
From Alex on Autos. The latest entertainment system from Ford represents a dramatic shift from SYNC. Any version of SYNC that is. Instead of evolving the big-screen systems in Ford’s lineup, or wholesale replacing it with Google’s Android Automotive system, Ford cooked up their own Android-based system that feels more integrated into the vehicle than…
From Alex on Autos. 20 years ago buying an efficient hybrid meant you had to be OK with something as slow as a snail, as ugly as anything you’d seen, and, well, just all-around odd. Today however you can buy a Civic Hybrid that’s quicker 0-60 than a Civic Si, looks like a normal Civic,…
From Alex on Autos. The ultimate question you have to ask yourself if you’re cross-shopping the Buick against a mainstream or luxury alternative is: what’s the badge worth? If the answer is: $9,000+, then you’d be better off with the Lexus TX. If, on the other hand, you’d like to pocket the 9K and go…
From Alex on Autos. If you’re looking for swift 0-60 times, you should look elsewhere because the Civic Si isn’t slow, but neither is it as swift at the stoplight races as the competition with an automatic. On the other hand, the manual transmission in the Si means that every other Si out there is…
From Alex on Autos. We don’t know much about Acura’s next EV, but we know it’s coming next year and… it’ll be electric. Yep, that’s about all we know. 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…
From Alex on Autos. This is Nissan’s newest SUV: the all-new and fully pumped-up Kicks. For 2025 it gets more power, AWD, a bigger cargo area and a MUCH more distinctive design. The one thing that didn’t increase as much as I had feared? The price tag. At $23,220 including MSRP, this is one of…
From Alex on Autos. Are you looking for your next family hauler without the massive footprint of a full size SUV? DO you need 19 Cupholders? Or are you looking for your next daily commuter? Well the 2024 Subaru Ascent Onyx provides all those things and then some. Subaru has provided a platform that can…
From Alex on Autos. Australia used to be full le "El Camino" style UTEs, until of course international conglomerate realities changed everything. The closest we can get in America is the Hyundai Santa Cruz, the truck version of Hyundai’s popular Tucson… Join this channel to get access to perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3qM33hHgedfi7qTKKgIApg/join Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com The Pod:…
From Alex on Autos. Are you interested in an Integra for the track? Perhaps you’re just after the most powerful Integra from the factory? Whatever the reason, it sure looks like Acura is ready to put the Integra Type S HRC (Honda Racing Corporation) into production sometime soon. Acura also implied that many of the…
From Alex on Autos. Today we’re out in Portland driving the new 2025 Buick Enclave which has (IMHO) the best looking interior among GM’s new full-sized SUV triplets, but the most controversial front end. The most notable interior feature is the single LCD dash which spans a whopping 30 inches from one corner to the…
From Alex on Autos. Looking for the "Ultiumate" EV? Well, you might be shopping a bunch of options since GM has made so many including the Honda Prologue, but I suspect many of you may be attracted by the insane deals on the Lyriq and Blazer EV, so let’s see how these two stack up.…
From Alex on Autos. Hyundai’s angular Tucson gets a significant refresh for 2025 with more cohesive looks on the outside and bigger screens and more features inside. Although the hybrid system looks the same, the engineers took the time to further refine their 6-speed transmission with a new integrated motor for smoother operation. Fuel economy…
From Alex on Autos. Were you hoping the 2025.5 XC90 would be a hybrid EX90? I have to admit, I was sort of hoping the same thing. Instead what we’ll be getting is more than a typical refresh for Volvo, but less than a redesign. The exterior has been subtly massaged with a new grille…
From Alex on Autos. Nissan’s Armada and Patrol have often lived in the shadow of Toyota’s Land Cruiser, which is shame since the Nissan and it’s Infiniti cousin regularly outsell the Toyota competition. For 2025 the Armada gets most of the same updates as the QX80 we recently drove with a few conspicuous changes. Most…
From Alex on Autos. OK, there’s more to the 2025 than just the J3400/NACS port, there’s also this new XRT trim that Hyundai brought along for us to look at. Don’t think of it as a competitor to the upcoming Rivian R2 or R3, but it is a nod to the expansion of EVs from…
From Alex on Autos. Volvo’s XC90 has been a runaway sales success, so it’s no surprise that the EX90 isn’t replacing the XC, it’s complementing it as a second flagship of sorts. The EX and XC are almost the same size, they seat the same number of people, and oddly, they are pretty similar when…
From Alex on Autos. Cadillac has returned to their roots in a way with the Lyriq EV. How so? The cabin is quiet, the ride is supple, and you can’t describe the driving dynamics without the words "big" and "heavy." While some may see that as a problem, the Lyriq fills me with more nostalgia…
From Alex on Autos. Worried about the DCT in the regular Santa Fe? Want over 30 MPG? How about a traditional automatic transmission vs an "e-CVT"? Look no further than the Santa Fe which uses a lightly tweaked version of the hybrid system found in the Tucson and other Hyundai / Kia hybrids. Join this…
From Alex on Autos. Chevy’s new Equinox is a solid small SUV with plenty of room, big screens, a right-sized price tag and a big back seat. There’s just only one problem: It’s kind of slow…How slow? Think Nissan Rogue slow at around 8.5-9 seconds 0-60. Part of that could be the CVT found in…
From Alex on Autos. The G80 is the car that launched a brand, and perhaps that’s why despite declining sedan sales in N. America, Genesis remains dedicated to a mid-sized E-Class fighter in the USA, even after Lexus gave up on the GS. If you’re looking for a unique alternative to the 5-Series, A6, or…
From Alex on Autos. With the Cherokee taking at least a year off, Ford’s Bronco Sport basically has the small off-road segment all to itself. Sure, there’s a Subaru Crosstrek, and a Jeep Compass, but neither is as capable as the Baby Bronco… Which is why Ford’s updates for 2025 surprised me: they didn’t need…
From Alex on Autos. If you were hoping the new Equinox would reverse the Chevy decision to can the 2.0L turbo, well… You’ll be disappointed. On the other hand the standard CVT will likely improve real world fuel economy, the 8-speed automatic will make CVT haters happy, the big screens will make you wonder how…
From Alex on Autos. Volvo could have a real winner on their hands with the EX90 if they can iron out the software kinks and make enough of them. This is finally the boxy, pragmatic, safety and family focused 3-row EV so many have been asking for. If you need a big back seat you’ll…
From Alex on Autos. Wait, it’s not a Cadillac Escalade? Nope, but the new Yukon Denali might confuse some passengers with GMC’s new powered second row seats, acres of wood and leather, and the giant screens in the dash. If the Chevy Tahoe isn’t nice enough and the Escalade is just too much bling, well…
From Alex on Autos. Can’t afford or can’t wait for a RAV4 Prime? Well, there are other plug in hybrids to choose from. Among the options is the Ford Escape which is one of the most efficient PHEV SUVs and the Outlander PHEV which has been one of the best selling PHEVs in the world.…
From Alex on Autos. Lincoln is calling the 2025 Navigator "all-new" but it’s honestly more of a through refresh, but that’s not a bad thing. The frame and bulk of the suspension is the same, but 2025 brings a fresh new look to the exterior with the latest Lincoln grille, available 24-inch wheels, and a…
From Alex on Autos. In a vacuum the 500e sounds like a pragmatist’s dream: it’s efficient, easy to park, has enough range for 99% of your daily driving and consumed less than half of the battery resources that many EVs do. So what’s the problem? Well, the price tag isn’t as small as the 500e’s…
From Alex on Autos. Hot on the heels of the related Chevy Equinox, GMC just revealed the new GMC Terrain, GMC’s answer for the Honda or Toyota shopper looking for a "little more." As long as that’s not more power of course. While 179 HP won’t set anyone’s hair on fire, it is competitive in…
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From Alex on Autos. No, not the EV titans, that would be Tesla and BYD, this is Battle Of The Titans, EV edition. VW and GM are two of the largest car companies in the world, and the ID.4 and the Blazer EV represent two different visions about what an "EV for everyone" looks like.…
From Alex on Autos. I can’t believe it has been this long, but it’s been 6-months that the Grenadier has been in my driveway and it’s still one of the most unique things I’ve ever driven, let alone owned. Over the past 6 months it’s been in for warranty work once and still puts smiles…
From Alex on Autos. America’s youngest luxury car brand started off by selling solid luxury cars with a strong value proposition, but over the last decade things have been changing. For 2025 Genesis is introducing their first SUV "Coupe" and with it comes a new strategy: premium pricing for a premium offering. While the GV80…
From Alex on Autos. VW has been listening to customer feedback and for 2024 they have addressed quite a number of quibbles. More power? It’s got it. Longer range? You betcha. Higher efficiency? Check! No more touch controls, er, not quite, but they are easier to use than before. The bigger deal? VW has aggressively…
From Alex on Autos. Nissan’s 2025 tweaks for the Frontier are modest but important. In a segment that’s increasingly going towards turbocharged 4-cylinder engines, Nissan is sticking with a V6 and 9-speed auto. Towing is up over 7,000 pounds and you can get the bigger 6-foot bed in mofr trims than before. Join this channel…
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