Wendy Johnson

Over the years, many car brands have built future classics. Chevrolet produced the sporty Corvette, Ford designed the muscular Mustang, and the long-gone American Motors Company sold the Eagle back when SUVs weren’t even a thing yet. Consumers usually bought these vehicles for fun.  Today’s car buyers want something they can trust that will last …

Subaru makes some of the most popular vehicles, including the Outback and Forester. This automaker is also known for its reliable Crosstrek. Regardless, Subaru offers a plethora of vehicles that any adventurer would want to have.  Each model boasts its own impressive features. Though Subaru vehicles offer many benefits, they have a few minor drawbacks …

RVs nowadays come with bathrooms, so you no longer have to visit the bushes or walk to campground toilets in the dark. You can even get toilets installed in camper vans too. However, you’ll need to use them properly. That way, you won’t end up with a clogged latrine on your camping trip. Here are …

Alfa Romeo is an iconic luxury car brand. However a new J.D. Power study on vehicle dependability found some concerning trends with the brand.

Now that electric vehicles are filling up the market, prices for some of them are becoming more affordable. But people aren’t always interested in saving money on fuel. Some like having the speed to get around. Well, the Mini Electric Hardtop helps bridge that gap.  U.S. News named this Mini as one of the speediest …

Consumers looking for luxury three-row SUVs often consider the Cadillac Escalade for its cachet, spaciousness, and high-end features. Though its interior tech is impressive, the Escalade isn’t perfect. But it comes close.  MotorTrend reviewers generally like the Escalade, except for one big problem. The suspension on one configuration doesn’t work as you’d expect it to …

If you thought the return of the Ford Bronco, which they discontinued in 1996, was exciting, the new Ford Bronco Sport probably sent you into a tailspin. The Sport is the bigger Bronco’s smaller kid brother, and it offers almost as much fun and adventure as its big brother. While the Bronco Sport Badlands model …

Two of the most popular compact SUVs on the market from Hyundai are the Hyundai Tucson and the Hyundai Santa Fe. While the Santa Fe has good looks, it’s a bit more expensive than the Hyundai Tucson.  However, CarComplaints.com reports a concerning issue that might make the SUV inadvertently fly, but not in an amazing …

The 2021 Toyota Tacoma offers a variety of trims and configurations. Deciding between these different options isn't easy.

Mazda has bee getting an incredible amount of praise lately. However, not every car in Mazda's lineup leaves owners satisfied.

The 2021 Toyota Avalon is a borderline luxury car. This large sedan just got even more praise from a respected auto critic.

The Toyota RAV4 is one of the best-selling crossover SUVs today. For the 2021 model year, the RAV4 offers six trim levels. Two of the most affordable are the LE and the XLE models.  But which one is worth its MSRP? Let’s take a look.  What you get with the Toyota RAV4 LE According to …

One Ford F-Series model that’s seen its share of complaints is the F-250. Indeed, some newer models have had reliability issues, but older ones seem to have been built tougher. The 2003 Ford F-250 and F-350, in particular, handled their daily jobs without too many underlying problems.  In fact, MotorTrend just named the 2003 F-250 …

When it comes to luxury vehicles, two of the most competitive SUVs on the market are the Mercedes-Benz GLC and the BMW X3. The GLC often gets high ratings, but there are a few areas in which it falls short, like cargo space and price.  The X3 is known for excelling in many things, like …

If you’re looking for a midsize sedan with a luxury feel to it and a sporty ride all for an affordable price, you might be comparing two pretty popular cars on the market. The Mazda6 and Volkswagen Passat have many of the same features and specs. But each one has its own positive and negative …

Both the Mercedes-Benz GLC and its top competitor, the BMW X3, offer impressive rides for luxury SUVs. Each one offers something special to your purchase, whether it be performance or fuel savings. When you compare the two vehicles, however, one stands out just a bit more than the other.  MotorTrend compared the two luxury SUVs …

When it comes to minivans, most automakers have either phased them out of the lineup or are beginning to. There are a few still being made today, the Kia Sedona being one of them. In the last few years, the Sedona has risen in popularity, possibly because of its SUV/minivan balance.  But, this is the …

While you usually expect a car to perform as good as its exterior looks, that’s not always the case. The Lexus 2020 model was a winner. But, the 2021 Lexus UX 200 F Sport is the opposite. It looks a lot better than it actually performs, which is unusual since it’s a Sport version. MotorTrend …

The 2020 model of the Honda Accord is an award-winning vehicle with both Kelley Blue Book and Edmunds, who gave it their top choice award. Both sites thought it was a pretty impressive sedan, which it is even competing with the likes of the Acura TLX for luxurious interiors.  However, this inspiring sedan has a …

For those looking for an SUV experience, but don’t necessarily need a huge hauler, a subcompact crossover is a great option. The Hyundai Kona is one of the more affordable ones to get, especially if you’re looking for an AWD. U.S. News has a list of the most affordable new SUVs on the market for …