From Alex on Autos. With the refreshed Genesis GV80, Genesis continues to target the German, rather than the Japanese competition, and that makes a great deal of sense to me. Although Genesis still marches to a different drummer with the steering and suspension tuning on the GV80, that differing personality sort of splits the difference…
From Alex on Autos. For 2025 Genesis has updated their popular GV80 SUV with more tech, more features, and some unique interior trim options. The bulk of the GV80 is the same, and that’s just fine by me. Next week I’ll be able to talk about how it drives, but until then… Let’s take a…
From Alex on Autos. Subie’s first EV is a bit of a head scratcher to be honest. It’s priced well, the range is "OK" and charging speeds aren’t far off the average for comparably priced EVs… On the other hand it lacks any kind of "wow" factor, aside from the ground clearance. Other EVs will…
From Alex on Autos. Subaru’s popular Forester SUV gets a complete overhaul for 2025 with more safety tech, a quieter cabin, practical cargo carrying upgrades, more off-road capability and soon: a hybrid model is joining the party! 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:…
From Alex on Autos. Toyota is pretty clear that they don’t see the Crown Signia as a direct Outback competitor, and I agree. It’s better. Well, better in almost every way. The one area where the Signia lags is off-road capability, but in just about every metric the Crown "wagon" is superior. You get bigger…
From Alex on Autos. Looking at the new Subaru Forester? Trying to decide which trim is right for you? In this video we check out almost all of the trims and show you the difference! 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…
From Alex on Autos. If you didn’t know it, the Acura ZDX is Acura’s co-developed luxury EV SUV that shares a great deal with the Cadillac Lyriq. But that’s not a bad thing, and it gets something the Caddy doesn’t: an adaptive air suspension. What’s it like? Well, it’s a blend of realities. It has…
From Alex on Autos. Chevy’s new Traverse looks way, way, way less "minivany" than before and it packs the features to back it up. All models get a TON of standard active safety tech, boxier looks, 328 horsepower standard, and there’s a Z71 model for more off-road capability. On the inside we get a better…
From Alex on Autos. What’s an RX 450h+? Well, it’s Lexus-speak for a soft riding luxury SUV with high fuel economy and the added luxury of visiting a gas station as infrequently as you’d like, ans that’s all because of the +. In a nutshell what Lexus did is snag the 300+ horsepower plug in…
From Alex on Autos. BMW’s X5 isn’t exactly a spring chicken, but BMW has done an excellent job of keeping their mid-sized SUV up to date with constant changes, new engines, improved plug in hybrids and more options, gadgets, and gizmos available than most of the competition put together. To demo what the X5 has…
From Alex on Autos. What’s the new ZDX like? Well, it’s kind of like an SUV meets station wagon that’s half Acura and half Cadillac. Fortunately it seems to get the best of both worlds. 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…
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From Alex on Autos. RAM says the new RAM RHO won’t replace the TRX in the lineup, despite sharing oh-so-much with the outgoing supercharged monster. The frame, basic suspension geometry and 4WD system have all been lifted from the old TRX, and joining it is the same widebody sheetmetal, launch control, and adaptive damper tech.…
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From Alex on Autos. As a truck and as a modern EV, the Tesla Cybertruck doesn’t "wow" as much as some had hoped. It’s not the longest range truck, or the biggest, the fastest charging, or the most off-road oriented. It doesn’t have the biggest bed, biggest frunk, or biggest battery. But it does have…
From Alex on Autos. If you’re looking for a 3-row SUV with class leading room, a ton of standard safety tech, big screens *and* a price tag that won’t break the bank, the new Traverse from Chevrolet should be at the top of your list. With a base price under $39,000, this super-sized family mobile…
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From Alex on Autos. The Toyota Tacoma isn’t just getting an update, it’s not just getting new powertrains, it’s also getting a new co-top trim to line up next to the TRD Pro! The question is, which one is right for you? The answer all depends on your use case, your personal style, and if…
From Alex on Autos. It seems like we’ve been waiting forever, but Toyota has finally given Tacoma shoppers what they have been asking for: more power and better fuel economy. On that last point however: don’t expect this to be a “bigger Maverick” because that’s not the kind of hybrid system Toyota went with. Instead…
From Alex on Autos. If you’re looking for a car that (on average) you could actually buy with $25,000 out the door, you have essentially 12 options today, and in this video we look at all of them from mosgt to least expensive. Join this channel to get access to perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3qM33hHgedfi7qTKKgIApg/join Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com…
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From Alex on Autos. The 2025 Camry is poised to be the best selling hybrid in America, and thanks to every model getting at least 44 MPG combined, it’s also going to be one of the easiest on your wallet. Yep, for 2025 Toyota has not only ditched the optional V6 engine, but they also…
From Alex on Autos. The Canyon and Colorado twins are certainly gunning for Toyota’s Tundra in their latest generation, especially the profitable TRD and upcoming Trailhunter models. From Chevy we get the ZR2 and from GMC we get the AT4X as the pinnacle of their mid-size truck line. (not including the special editions, of course).…
From Alex on Autos. Stay tuned for the full review, it’s coming up in about a week!
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From Alex on Autos. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 was one of the top selling EVs in its class last year, but the N division got their hands on it and wanted more, a lot more. Enter the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5N, the most powerful Hyundai vehicle ever put into production and quite possibly one of…
From Alex on Autos. How does Toyota’s Land Cruiser drive on-road? You’ll have to check out our Lexus GX video for that because sadly our time with the Land Cruiser was strictly off-road and not on the most challenging course I’ve ever seen. Bottom line however: Toyota has finally worked the kinks out of their…
From Alex on Autos. Ford’s Expedition hasn’t been around as long as some of you might think. It first launched in 1997, more than 55 years after Chevy’s first Suburban rolled onto American roads, but quickly gained a cult following. The second generation Expedition in 2003 changed the full-size American SUV segment forever, thanks to…
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From Alex on Autos. The Tesla Model 3 arrived on a red carpet when it was first introduced in 2017 and has only had its popularity challenged by the closely related Model Y. As much as it pains me to say it, 2017 was quite a few years ago and in that time we’ve seen…
From Alex on Autos. If the backseat of a Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco are too tight for your kids in their ginormous safety seats, but you still want to tackle the Rubicon on the way to daycare, there’s a Grenadier for that. Thanks to a surprisingly wide body, tall rooflines and generally “bread van…
From Alex on Autos. Put another way, this is a stylish electric commuter car. Nope, it’s not a Model 3, or a Model Y, but it’s not trying to be either. It’s a small, easy to park electric city runabout that can get you 150 miles on a charge. You *could* road trip in the…
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From Alex on Autos. 2025 brings a modest update to the best-selling 3-row luxury SUV in America, the Acura MDX. What’s changed? Basically they adjusted the exterior styling and they gave customers what they had been asking for: more features, a streamlined lineup, and no more silly trackpad! That’s right, for 2025 the MDX gets…
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From Alex on Autos. Cadillac has been on a decades long mission to bring the fight back to the German luxury brands. They’ve dried manual transmissions, fire-breathing supercharged V8s, some plug in hybrids, and even a Cadillac Corvette. Through it all the Escalade has been the diamond in Cadillac’s crown, but the XT4 might be…
From Alex on Autos. The RAV4 Woodland seems to have been made exactly for me. I love high fuel economy, a comfortable ride, and I live out in the country where the higher profile all terrain tires come in handy. Does that turn the RAV4 Hybrid into a 40 MPG Subaru Forester? Not quite, but…
From Alex on Autos. Much like Henrik Fisker’s first company, Fisker 2.0 started with such promise. The design is solidly attractive, the dedication to recycled and recyclable materials is admirable, the 0-60 times are as good as any. Sadly however today’s Fisker is a brand teetering on the edge of bankruptcy and I suspect it…
From Alex on Autos. Making a boxy EV efficient is hard. Making a big, boxy EV efficient and "affordable" is a herculean task and that’s why the EV9 stretches the definition of "efficient" and "affordable." What do I mean? Well, if you want the flashy models you’ve been seeing on the review circuit, they are…
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From Alex on Autos. Porsche’s latest SUV is the new Macan EV. Think of it as a blend of ICE Macan and Taycan. Sort of. You see, the old Macan will continue to be built alongside the new Macan which will be EV only and rides on the new Porsche EV platform. The battery is…
From Alex on Autos. One of the least expensive SUVs in America just got a complete makeover. For 2025 the Kicks gets more of everything. More cargo room, more legroom, a wider cabin, bigger sunroof, more power, we finally get AWD… And of course, more curb weight. There are still a few things we don’t…
From Alex on Autos. Kia isn’t done with sedans in America and for 2025 we’re getting an all-new competitor to the Corolla and Civic in the new K4. Why K4 and not K3 like it’s been called in Korea? Who knows, maybe because 4 sounds better? Not sure. Anyway, expect it to be a bit…
From Alex on Autos. Let’s be honest, Ford shocked everyone with the success of the Maverick Hybrid. Nobody was caught more off guard than Hyundai who had planned for the Santa Cruz to be the Maverick’s most direct competitor. For 2025 Hyundai has sharpened their knives but the main menu ite folks have been asking…
From Alex on Autos. Hyundai’s mid-cycle refresh is more involved than I had predicted. On the outside we get the usual re-styled grille and bumper tweaks that you’d expect, but inside we get a whole new dashboard design with Hyundai’s latest 2-screen infotainemnt system, new steering wheels and shifters lifted from their EVs that make…
From Alex on Autos. Rivian’s next product is the hotly anticipated R2! It’ll be about the size of a Jeep Grand Cherokee (but not quite as tall) and will be as off-road focused as the rest of the lineup,. Whether you’re looking for a less expensive EV ($45K starting) or a more pragmatic EV (all…