Chloe Wayne

Acura owners love their vehicles. The automaker has established itself as the most affordable luxury brand and several Acura models are consistent award winners. Two SUVs, in particular, have earned numerous accolades in the past few years: the Acura MDX and the Acura RDX. The MDX also has a substantially longer ownership term than most …

Acura has established itself as an approachable luxury automobile brand, making vehicles that bridge the gap between non-luxury brands such as Honda and ultra-premium brands like Aston Martin. Drivers can count on getting loads of standard features and plush cabins with an Acura at a great price point — most of the time. In the case …

The new Volkswagen Arteon is starting to make a name of itself. What do critics and consumers love about this sporty car?

There’s no question that SUVs are more popular than ever, including models like the Lexus RX. In fact, according to data from Consumer Reports and Statista, nearly half of all vehicles sold in the U.S. in 2019 were SUVs. It’s little wonder since you can find models with every bell and whistle imaginable. SUVs come …

Like many automakers today, Mazda has several crossover SUV models. The newly-introduced 2020 Mazda CX-30 is a subcompact SUV that sits between the CX-3, which is another subcompact, and the CX-5, a slightly larger compact SUV. Interestingly, the smaller CX-3 is less expensive than the CX-30 but comes with more standard features. The five-seater Mazda …

In the ultra-crowded and continuously growing SUV segment, it seems consumers are introduced to entirely new vehicle classes every few years. There are standard SUVs, crossovers, and now “CUVs,” which can — maddeningly —stand for crossover utility vehicles, coupe utility vehicles, or compact utility vehicles, depending on the carmaker and the area of the world. Making …

Jeep is best-known for making the iconic Wrangler, one of the original rugged and highly off-road-capable SUVs. In 2007, the carmaker got in on the wildly popular crossover SUV trend and introduced the Jeep Compass. Largely because that coincided with the Great Recession and an extremely difficult time in the auto industry, the Compass has …

We’ve all been there: you’re walking up to your car in the parking lot and you notice fresh drops of liquid under it. Your car has been running great, so you quickly dismiss the possibility of it being anything concerning. You notice an ever-growing collection of dark droplets on your driveway over the next several …

Sequoias are tremendous trees native to California and are among some of the largest in the world. What a fitting name for Toyota’s largest SUV. When it was introduced in 2001, the Toyota Sequoia’s overall length of 204 inches and 118.1-inch wheelbase made it almost exactly the same size as the Ford Expedition and about …

The 2015 Chevy Silverado has some issues that buyers should be aware of. However it also has a edge on every other truck from this time.

While some car buyers are primarily looking for vehicles with the latest technology and convenience features, others are more concerned with reliability and longevity. According to Consumer Reports, the average vehicle today has a lifespan of about 11 years, or just shy of 150,000 miles. That may sound great, but certain cars last much longer …

In a world where consumers have been increasingly favoring SUVs and pickup trucks, small cars like the Mazda3 have quietly become more premium and technologically advanced. However, with so many people’s circumstances changing recently, there’s more of an emphasis on cost and reliability than ever before. Compact and small cars are in the spotlight once …

Toyota Tacoma models have a fiercely loyal, almost cult-like following. Often affectionately referred to as “Tacos,” the trucks aren’t full-sized, but they perform just as well as their larger counterparts — particularly off-road. The Toyota Tacoma also has a long history of being reliable and safe, plus they’re affordable. It’s easy to see why drivers love …

Anyone in the market for a new midsize sedan likely has the 2020 Honda Accord near the top of their list and for good reason. The Accord consistently performs well in ratings for safety, reliability, cost to own, and customer satisfaction. It’s been named to Car and Driver’s annual 10Best list a stunning 34 times …

It seems there’s a lot to love about the Kia Stinger. The sports sedan was launched in 2018, and ever since then, complaints from owners have been few and far between. Those unfamiliar with the Stinger may be thinking, “There’s a lot to love about . . . a Kia?” That’s a valid thought. Since …

If you’re in the market for a midsize pickup truck, the Ford Ranger is likely high on your list. After a nine-year hiatus, the Ranger rejoined Ford’s North American lineup in 2019 with a grand entrance. The truck has received several industry honors, including J.D. Power’s Performance and Quality awards and being named one of …