Sometimes a car review gets its most important endorsement from an unexpected source. I recently picked up three male friends — all professional journalists — and drove them to lunch in the new 2026 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Premium Plus. Their reaction was immediate. “Bob, this is the finest car you’ve driven that we’ve ridden …
Toyota has brought back the C-HR, and it has come back in a big way — as a sleek, powerful all-electric automobile. The 2026 Toyota C-HR XSE all-wheel drive I recently tested is manufactured in Japan and is one of three new Toyota battery-electric vehicles. My test car was finished in an attractive Tandoori exterior …
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I enjoyed driving a 2026 Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige Black this past week. It was, quite simply, a black beauty. The shiny black paint, black brake calipers, blacked-out trim and 22-inch black alloy wheels give this large, all-wheel-drive luxury SUV a sensational look. It has a presence that gets your attention without being flashy. The …
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Lexus has a simple slogan: “Experience Amazing.” After spending a week behind the wheel of the 2026 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT AWD, it’s easy to understand why. Manufactured in Tahara, Japan, the IS 350 is a sleek, low-slung sports sedan that combines luxury, performance and everyday practicality into one handsome package. Finished in striking …
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Toyota continues to build on the Tacoma’s reputation as one of America’s most capable midsize pickups. The 2026 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road 4×4 Double Cab is a truck designed for work, recreation and everyday driving, with plenty of technology and comfort added to the package. My test vehicle arrived in attractive Heritage Blue with final …
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The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 proves that an all-electric vehicle can be practical, stylish and enjoyable to drive while leaving a remarkably light environmental footprint. Hyundai has taken one of the most recognizable electric vehicles on the road and made it even better, creating a crossover that is equally at home commuting through the city …
Luxury, performance and electric power come together in the all-new 2026 Lexus ES500e Premium, a sedan that impressed me from the moment it arrived. Finished in attractive Iridium paint with a black NuLuxe interior, the ES500e has the elegant styling expected from Lexus while introducing the latest generation of electric technology. What surprised me most …
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A distinctive white 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe arrived for testing this week, and from the moment I slipped behind the wheel, it became clear that this was a luxury vehicle designed to make a statement. Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai Motor Group, continues to gain recognition for producing vehicles that combine performance, technology, craftsmanship …
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Everything is bigger in Texas, and that certainly applies to the 2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Hybrid 4×4 pickup tested this week. Finished in eye-catching Wave Maker Blue paint and assembled in San Antonio, Texas, this full-size pickup is designed to handle just about anything a Colorado driver can throw at it. Whether cruising Interstate …
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Luxury, performance and advanced technology come together in the 2026 Lexus RZ 550e F Sport AWD, an all-electric crossover that may be one of the smoothest and most refined vehicles I have driven this year. My test vehicle arrived in attractive Wind exterior paint and carried a final sticker price of $62,034. While the base …
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