Is The 2023 Kia Telluride Still Top Dog? Maybe…

From Alex on Autos. No longer the new kid on the block, the Kia Telluride has fierce competition from the freshman class. The Honda Pilot, Mazda CX-90 and Toyota Grand Highlander have recently entered the playing field, each with their own playing cards. For the Mazda, it’s a silky smooth inline-6 powertrain and a rear-biased…

2024 Ford Ranger First Look

From Alex on Autos. Ford’s new Ranger is here with more of everything: more power, more capability, more LCD, more towing, more engine options and more of a whole lot more. Join this channel to get access to perks: 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 Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com Follow us…

I Sold My Car to Carvana! How Did It Go?

From Alex on Autos. With the astronomical cost of insuring a car in the city of Detroit and his desire to focus on his savings and long-term investments, Brian recently made the tough decision to sell his 2019 Hyundai Veloster N after four years of ownership. After doing some research, he landed on selling to…

2024 Chevrolet Trax First Drive Review

From Alex on Autos. Chevy’s new Trax doesn’t offer AWD, but it does offer a seriously low sticker price and excellent handling. The 137 HP engine has a surprisingly throaty growl, but it’s not terribly swift at 9.4 seconds to 60. The combination of features might not be right for everyone, but those looking for…

2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4X First Look

From Alex on Autos. GMC is betting big on the AT4X sub-brand and GMC’s transformation from "professional grade" to "Denali-everything" to "rugged-off-road-everything with some Denali on the side." The latest member of the at-forks family is the new Sierra 2500HD AT4X which promises to give Ford’s Tremor a run for its money. It likely will…

2024 Buick Envista First Look | The Slinky Option

From Alex on Autos. Buick’s answer to the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Lexus UX is the sleek and sexy Envista: a slinky coupe-like crossover with a low-slung roofline and a low-low price tag. The 2024 Envista will start at $23,495 and end just over $30,000. With that price range you might think it’s more…

The Live Show Where We Give Stuff Away!

From Alex on Autos. If you didn’t already know it, we don’t believe in keeping swag when we attend an event. I don’t think it truly influences anything, but it feels icky, so we make swag a liability rather than an asset by paying to ship knick-knacks to you! To snag some swag email hey@autobuyersguide.com…

Jeep Upgrades The Wrangler For 2024

From Alex on Autos. For 2024 a huge LCD is now standard as are side curtain airbags, two of the biggest items missing in the 2023 model. Also on offer are full float rear axles, power seats, an upgraded winch, a 100:1 crawl ratio and greater availability of the PHEV trim. Join this channel to…

2024 Hyundai Kona First Look

From Alex on Autos. Hyundai’s small crossover just got bigger! Join us for a first look at Hyundai’s smallest AWD crossover (Yep, the Venue is still FWD and still smaller). Join this channel to get access to perks: 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 Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com Follow us on…

2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness First Look

From Alex on Autos. We all knew it was coming: Subie’s best seller just got a new rugged trim: the Wilderness. Sadly we don’t get the locking axle or turbo that some had been hoping for, but we do get an affordable go-anywhere hatchback with solid fuel economy. Join this channel to get access to…

The 2024 Corolla XSE Hatch Is A Solid Buy

From Alex on Autos. Aside from the fire-breathing GR Corolla, no Corolla is overtly exciting, but the XSE hatch tries its best while also being a solid practical and reliable option. Join this channel to get access to perks: 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 Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com Follow us…

Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept | First Look

From Alex on Autos. Genesis has just unveiled the GV80 Coupe Concept. Don’t be fooled, though, this is a near-production preview of the production GV80 Coupe which is set to go on sale in S. Korea early next year, here in the U.S. sometime later. Not only does it preview Genesis’ first GLE Coupe and…

What’s The Difference Between AWD and 4WD? | Why The Systems Are More Important Than The Terms

From Alex on Autos. AWD, 4×4, All Wheel Drive, 4WD, and Four Wheel Drive are essentially all marketing terms. Although there have been generalized distinctions in N. America for decades, what’s really the difference? And does it really matter? Join this channel to get access to perks: The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide: https://www.youtube.com/c/evbuyersguide The…

We Just Bought A 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV!

From Alex on Autos. Behold! Our new long term tester is the PHEV you asked for: the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. With 38 miles of range and a teeny-tiny third row the Outlander is trying to carve quite a different niche from the other PHEVs (or even small CUVs in general) available in N. America!…

The 2023 Genesis GV70 EV Puts Luxury First, Range Second

From Alex on Autos. In this quick-take style video Alex explores the basics of the new Genesis GV70. For the full run-down, check out the video on EV Buyers Guide: https://youtu.be/FKOibwx976Y Join this channel to get access to perks: 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 Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com Follow us…

The 2023 Honda CR-V Checks The Boxes, But Doesn’t Ace The Test

From Alex on Autos. Honda’s CR-V is perfectly practical and extremely well priced. But when it comes to gadgets, gizmos, and high MPG numbers, the competition leaves the CR-V behind. Join this channel to get access to perks: 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 Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com Follow us on…