Wendy Johnson

Minivans are great for families because of their cargo space and number of seats. One perfect van that would give you everything you need is the Honda Odyssey. Buying one brand-new would cost you a lot, so consider finding one used.  U.S. News recently compiled a list of vehicles you can get for under $20,000. …

For a long time, we’ve had the option to either own a car or lease one when car shopping, depending on what our needs are for the moment. Sure, we’ve been able to rent cars for decades now, but there’s a new service just gaining ground and it’s called a car rental subscription.  Few people …

Now and then, automakers roll out a vehicle that doesn’t match what they typically make. Is it by accident, or did they feel like doing something different? Actually, neither of those is true. Manufacturers build what’s called a halo car for, believe it or not, advertising purposes. For instance, the Supra is considered Toyota’s halo …

Sometimes, people buy vehicles that turn out to be lemons. No one likes it, but it happens. When you buy a car at a dealership, you want to know you’re driving home the vehicle you expected. One recent event occurred where the owner of a Dodge Demon didn’t get what he thought he was getting, so …

Pickup trucks have become popular, and they come in handy when you’re hauling items around either for work or for your own personal pleasure. Some are heavy-duty and some are light, but both have their advantages. Getting the best used trucks can be difficult since there are so many out there to choose from.  Kelley Blue …

There are a handful of great midsize SUVs out there today, and some have third-row seating. Two of them, the 2021 Subaru Ascent and the 2021 GMC Acadia, are rivals, vying for the attention of SUV enthusiasts.  Autotrader compared the two midsize vehicles and came up with a clear winner, which is the Subaru Ascent. …

The Jeep Gladiator is fairly new on the market, but it seems to have made a big splash with many consumers. One of the top trim levels is the Jeep Gladiator Mojave, which is one of Jeep’s dedicated off-roading models, and it seems to perform well.  However, MotorTrend pointed out in one of their reviews …

Luxury SUVs can be costly, but many people seem to enjoy buying them. These vehicles are usually ultra-comfortable, with lots of convenience features to make driving or riding in it easier. However, they don’t always have the space to stretch out and store plenty of items in. The Infiniti QX60 is the exception to that. …

One of the most popular vehicles consumers search the market for today is in the luxury class. Having a reliable, luxurious car, big or small, makes driving fun. But there’s one vehicle that missed the mark: the 2021 Acura ILX.  U.S. News reviewed the ILX and found it one of the worst options you can …

Like the Island of Misfit Toys in the 1964 Christmas classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the automotive industry has its own island of unwanted cars. Well, there isn’t an actual island, but the idea is the same. Most consumers avoided these vehicles while car shopping in 2020. They include the Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Veloster, Mazda3, …

If you’re in the market for a new Toyota Corolla, you might face quite a challenge. That’s deciding whether to get a hatchback or a sedan. Each model has its own great benefits, so it could be quite difficult to choose.  CarBuzz recently compared the 2021 models of Toyota’s popular compact. Let’s look at the …

As the pandemic continues, campers are getting sold rapidly. There seem to be many stories of campers loving the RV they chose and being happy that they made the plunge into purchasing one. But are there any people who actually regret buying one? One Reddit forum shows there are some people that bought a camper …

The Toyota RAV4 hasn't changed much over the years. However, after the 2012 model year Toyota pulled a great feature from the RAV4.

If you’re in the market for an affordable but reliable car, consider one of the discontinued vehicles being phased out after the 2020 model year. They include the Chevrolet Impala.  Just because a car has been discontinued doesn’t mean it’s undependable. In fact, Consumer Reports recently compiled a list of six discontinued vehicles that owners …

There are some great active safety features in today’s vehicles. Up until recently, some affordable vehicles didn’t offer features like automatic emergency braking at all. But recently, U.S. News put together a list of affordable vehicles that offer auto emergency braking. One car on that list is the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. Can you get automatic …

Lexus produces high-quality vehicles. The Lexus UX SUV is no exception. This coming year a Sports Edition will arrive for the SUV, but unfortunately, it’s only for the European market. The biggest problem with the Lexus UX Sport Edition is that it’s not really sporty at all.  MotorTrend reports the UX 250h and the UX …

There are many good sport utility models on the road nowadays. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is one of them, but a recall has popped up recently bringing the RAV4 Prime out into the spotlight, and it’s not for a good reason.  CarComplaints.com reported that this new recall is a serious one – one that actually …

J.D. Power revealed its picks for the vehicles with the highest quality ratings, dependability scores, and performance awards. Of all the vehicles on the list, one brand stands out. This automaker had a run of bad luck in the past, which is why it’s surprising to see it win so many kudos.  Nissan earned quite a …

Your gas-powered vehicle uses an engine with tons of moving parts. To keep this expensive unit running, you need to change the oil every few thousand miles, whether you do it yourself or have someone else perform the maintenance. If you don’t, you run the risk of ruining the motor. And replacing it isn’t cheap.  …

The prices of both used and new vehicles, nowadays, can be quite high. By applying for an auto loan, you can still buy a car, you just have to pay for it in monthly installments. The key to finding the right loan is determined by the amount of down payment you put on it.  Edmunds …