Chloe Wayne

Remember when Kia was synonymous with hip-hop hamsters and buy one, get one free sales? It wasn’t all that long ago, but the association is likely a distant memory for most people. In recent years, Kia has steadily — and quite literally — gone from the bottom to the top, consistently improving its quality to …

Although there aren’t many hybrid truck options available, there are a number of excellent hybrid SUVs. One of the newest, taking the veteran family hauler Ford Explorer to the next level, is the Ford Explorer Hybrid. Although according to Ford, the Explorer Hybrid was newly-introduced for the 2020 model year and is a rookie in …

Ah, the joy of going off-roading. No Facebook updates, no annoying phone calls, and mud. Who doesn’t love mud? The problem is finding the perfect SUV to go off-roading in. Should you buy something new? What about an old SUV? And which model should you get? If going off-road is a way of life for you, Autotrader has the perfect SUV to …

Drivers love Nissans, especially its sedans and SUVs. The crossover Nissan Rogue is particularly popular — for the past several years, it’s consistently out-sold the next-bestselling Altima by more than 100,000 units. The 2021 Nissan Rogue got a major and much-needed overhaul, marking the beginning of the SUV’s fifth generation. As Car and Driver states, the …

The 2020 Honda Pilot and Chevy Traverse have a lot in common. When compared head to head, which SUV has more to offer?

The 2020 model year brought with it several brand-new SUV models, each with varying levels of fanfare. There’s the Lincoln Corsair, the Tesla Model Y, the white-hot Kia Telluride, and the 2020 Mazda CX-30. The Mazda is particularly intriguing because the brand has recently won several awards, including U.S. News‘ “Best Car Brand” — for the …

In an increasingly competitive and ultra-crowded midsize SUV segment, the Honda Pilot is celebrating its 19th anniversary with the 2021 model year. This is expected to be the last year of the Pilot’s current generation, which is likely why Honda released a new special edition — aptly named the SE for Special Edition.  While it …

MINI is not typically synonymous with SUVs. Sporty and eye-catching little cars, sure — but SUVs? The name alone is suggestive of a compact car. Yet, there’s the Mini Cooper Countryman, a crossover that’s pleasantly surprising in just about every way. Technically the Countryman is actually an SAV, a Sports Activity Vehicle, but that seems to …

It wasn’t all that long ago that Kia was considered the laughing stock of the automotive industry. In the early and mid-2000s, the brand anchored the bottom of J.D. Power’s annual Initial Quality Study (IQS). With nothing more than basic features and widespread problems like Sportage engines that would simply stop working, Kia owners hated …

Subaru is most often associated with wagons and rally cars favored by adventure lovers, but the brand actually makes one of the most versatile and capable compact crossover SUVs on the market: the Forester. In fact, Consumer Reports recently compiled a list of the “10 Best SUVs You Can Buy Right Now,” and the 2020 …

It’s no secret that SUVs have been enjoying some serious time in the spotlight for the past several years. Crossovers, in particular, are more popular than ever, with consumers preferring more versatility and cargo room than sedans offer, but better fuel economy  — and price tags — than full-size SUVs. Two of the most popular crossovers …

If you’re shopping for a luxury large SUV, you have an almost overwhelming number of choices. Whether you’re looking for longevity or fuel-efficiency is your main priority, there are a number of options – like the Lincoln Navigator – that fit the bill. In this segment where vehicles get more standard features each year and …

Subie, Scooby, or just plain Subaru — whatever you call it, the brand is one of the most iconic in the automobile industry (and, arguably, even outside the auto industry). Subaru has a cult-like following of loyal consumers, and Subaru has been awarded the Brand Image Award an impressive six times by Kelley Blue Book, …

The Nissan Altima is consistently one of the best selling cars in the country. However, in 2009 the Altima really missed the mark.

With many vehicle manufacturers, consumers are faced with choosing between luxury or sportiness. However, Audi stands out as a company that effortlessly marries both in its cars and SUVs. Take the Audi Q7, the 15-year veteran three-row midsize SUV that has earned a reputation as a solid buy in the segment that’s both supremely luxurious and …

As the SUV craze continues and vehicles become increasingly luxurious, the luxury midsize SUV segment has become fiercely competitive. There are several fantastic choices within the class, but two are especially intriguing: The 2020 Lincoln Aviator and the 2020 Audi Q7.  In their own ways, the Aviator and the Q7 are both all-new this year. …

While Mini has been making the Countryman Plug-in Hybrid for a couple of years now, the 2020 Mini Cooper SE is its first-ever all-electric vehicle. The automaker is well-known for making vehicles that are fun to drive, fairly expensive, and — hence the name — small. The Mini Cooper SE stays true to the brand in …

The Mazda B-Series was a popular little truck up until its discontinuation. What ever happened to this truck and how does it live on today?

The Ford Explorer is an iconic American SUV in several ways. It was introduced to the world in 1990 as Ford’s first-ever four-door SUV and it’s had many stylish exteriors in its 30 years. Explorers are also notoriously loaded with standard features, and they’re highly customizable — something that makes them perfect not just for …

If you’re one of the many Americans shopping for a new SUV, you’re in excellent company, and you have a tremendous selection. Whether you’re looking for a three-row SUV, one with a powerful V8 engine, a model with excellent fuel economy, or the SUV with the most cargo space, there are a number of choices …