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Here’s the latest listing of 5-year-old used hybrids and hatchbacks Consumer Reports analysts recommended as great options when looking for a used car that has the best fuel economy.

It’s been a few days since the world say Toyota’s next big sedan and now there is an SUV version. What is Toyota doing?

Tesla has an insane demand for their vehicles, driven by 3 primary categories: price increases, long wait times, and overall EV adoption.

There are some things you may have missed for Tesla's Q2, 2022 quarter that show Tesla has a bright future ahead and many of the difficulties this quarter are unlikely to be repeated.

Tesla could have a new Model Y+ coming in 2024, with additional range and possibly unlocking range with 4680 batteries. What will this new Model Y be like? Let's find out.

Subaru wants to sell more 2022 Forester Wilderness trim levels, and they have a plan to do it. See how they get a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts interested in its new rugged Wilderness trim level.

Recently, BMW has made some new advancements or should I say de-advancements in luxury technology. Will Toyota Follow suit?

After months of anticipation, the new 2023 Toyota Crown is finally out and here is why it will be so successful in the luxury sedan market.

Is the Subaru Legacy still a good value for midsize sedan shoppers? The 2023 Legacy has new upgrades, but one trim level gets a significant price increase. Check out the pricing and complete details here.

Subaru recalled the 2020-2021 Subaru Outback and the 2020-2021 Subaru Legacy because of a faulty drive chain. See if your vehicle is on the recall list.

After a seemingly endless series of price hikes, now Elon Musk says Tesla can lower prices for its vehicles if inflation calms down.

Jeep was founded as a brand to help the military back in 1941 and that legacy serves them well. In a recent brand survey, Jeep comes out as the "Most Patriotic" brand, once again.

With only three days and counting, Ford will introduce the exciting and more powerful new F-150 Raptor R. There will be few telltales on the outside, but under the hood there will be another story.

Polls show that 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime owners would still charge their car, even if it was more expensive that filling up with gas.

The owner’s manual says to use dynamic cruise control (DCC) on highways only. However, could it save gas on regular roads?

How much cargo and luggage space does the 2022 Subaru Forester have? See how the Forester compares with other small SUVs in an updated study.

Is the Outback still a good value for midsize SUV shoppers? The 2023 Subaru Outback has new upgrades, but some trim levels get a significant price increase. Check out the pricing and complete details here.

Tesla's head of AI, Andrej Karpathy has left Tesla after taking a 4 month sabbatical and announcing his departure. Will this affect Tesla negatively and what will he do next?

I am on vacation on the island of Kauai, visiting my auntie and uncle in Lihue. They both just retired from long careers as teachers here and are looking for their first plug-in vehicle. They want an SUV or crossover with a higher seating position with at least enough ground clearance to handle a rutted dirt road leading to a hike or beach somewhere on the island. They might be like any other car shopper looking for their first plug-in vehicle, so I decided to help them out with a little research.

Have you noticed that the fuel gauge on the 2022 Toyota Tundra has sometimes stated that it is full even though you may have half a tank? There is a simple fix that that dealer can do.

Did you leave your keys in your 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid? On some cars that’s not a problem however on the RAV4, it’s a safety feature we all need.

What makes the Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, and Forester the best camping vehicle? See why they are ideal for getting further off the grid.

The 2022 Subaru Forester and 2022 Crosstrek are still rated among the six best SUVs under $30,000 by Consumer Reports. Check out why they both score among the top affordable models.

Munro & Associates is currently in the process of tearing down a refreshed Model Y with 4680 cells and a structural pack. And in the tear-down process, they have found getting to the batteries extremely challenging. This has led some individuals to believe the 4680 cells are non-recyclable. However, Elon Musk reassured us that the new cells are indeed recyclable.

Jeep is offering two new colors for 2023 and they are sure to be popular! With names like Earl and Reign, we will see the regal side of Wrangler.

Don’t be fooled by the dealer’s bombardment of extra options after your purchase of 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Do this instead

Toyota’s new Crown, which will be coming to the US next year is said to look like the Maybach Sports Sedan Coupe Concept.

2022 Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, and Forester prices are going up. Check out new car price increases among all automakers. Subaru is one of three brands with the highest increase in the average transaction price. But it’s not the whole story.

Tesla could be under-utilizing its 4680 battery cells in Giga Texas made Model Y's and allow for a future software upgrade to unlock the additional range and performance of the battery.