Kristen McCoy

The 4Runner hasn't changed very much over the years, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. In fact the 2017 Toyota 4Runner might be the perfect used SUV.

The HR-V one of Honda's most affordable and compact SUVs. Despite its popularity, the HR-V has a few common problems.

The Tesla Model Y is the upstart automaker’s new electric midsize SUV. It’s built on the same platform as the popular Model 3. Tesla began delivering Model Y vehicles to customers in March 2020. The smaller sibling of the Model X is entering a growing field of electric SUVs, including the Audi e-tron, the Ford …

Right now, the large luxury SUV segment cuts a wide swath, with numerous contenders vying for big-spending buyers. They include massive, high-end entries such as the Infiniti QX80, the Lincoln Navigator, and the Cadillac Escalade. All of these SUVs have prices that start north of $65,000. The Buick Enclave is another contender. It may not …

The Big Three has dominated the full-size pickup truck segment for some time – the Ford F-150, the Ram 1500, and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have crowded out the also-ran Nissan Titan. But Nissan is using a different approach to the Titan for the 2020 model year, and it seems to be giving it some …

Honda has been experimenting with hydrogen powered cars for years now. The company's newest hydrogen car is only available in California.

A big pickup truck has imposing looks, a huge payload, and massive towing capacity. It takes on all the hard jobs and polishes them off without difficulty. But let’s take a moment or two to praise the mini-truck, which gained popularity in the ’70s. Like its bigger counterpart, it got the job done but also …

Tesla has made inroads into the compact luxury SUV market with the all-electric and all-new Model Y. Buyers longing for the crossover version of a Model 3 have gotten their wish since deliveries began in March. But not every new owner is taking it out on the track to try to match Elon Musk‘s claim …

If you’re shopping for a new three-row midsize SUV, you can choose among a variety of models. But if you want reliability and great value, there are two excellent choices: the 2020 Honda Pilot and the 2020 Toyota Highlander. Let’s say that you’ve budgeted $50,000 to spend on one of them. At that price point, …

Many people are familiar with the Hummer H3. It was the last iteration of General Motors’ attempt to popularize a civilian version of the M998 Humvee. GM stopped production on the H3 when it discontinued the brand in May 2010. But not many may have known about the H3T, the pickup truck variant of the …

People tend to believe that entry-level luxury cars aren’t as comfortable as their higher-priced counterparts. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class may be the exception to the rule. Its standard for luxury matches those of its larger siblings the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the S-Class models. The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class also seems to offer great value for the …

The Nissan Pathfinder is a midsize SUV with an energetic 3.5-liter V6 engine that makes 284 hp and 259 lb-ft of torque. It’s also earned 3.5 stars out of 5 from J.D. Power for reliability, making it slightly better than average compared to rivals such as the Chevrolet Traverse or the Volkswagen Tiguan. Besides reliability, …

Many new cars today are equipped with advanced driver assistance features. They help with driving or parking and include features such as automatic emergency braking and forward-collision warning. Sometimes cars are marketed as self-driving, but most actually just have driver assistance technology. Since companies like Tesla haven’t completely ironed out the glitches in their self-driving …

Roomy, kid-friendly, and affordable, the Dodge Caravan has been many families’ go-to minivan since 1984. Buyers also like being able to choose from three engine sizes from a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder up to a 3.8-liter V6. But, like most vehicles, the Dodge Caravan has received its share of owner complaints. Here are the most common …

When you hear the name Carroll Shelby, you might think of the blazingly fast Ford Mustang GT500 or the powerful Ford F-150 that is associated with his name. Or, you might be reminded of Matt Damon’s portrayal of Shelby in the critically praised movie Ford v Ferrari. But did you know the automotive designer and …

It seems like ages since the much-anticipated 2020 Corvette C8 debuted back on July 18, 2019. Buyers’ response to the new supercar broke records. According to General Motors, almost a million orders were submitted by the end of July. Of those orders, 40,000 customers committed to buying the C8. The massive order volume resulted in …

The year 1990 marked the beginning of the Persian Gulf War and a challenging recession for the U.S. It was also the year that Ford Motor Company produced its first four-door SUV for the 1991 model year, the Ford Explorer. The Explorer helped to trigger a craze for sport utility vehicles and this midsize SUV …

The Nissan Altima is the automaker’s entry in the midsize sedan segment. It’s larger, more powerful, and more upscale than the compact Sentra, yet it’s smaller and less luxurious than the full-size Maxima. The popularity of the Altima rose through the early 2000s, and sales peaked in the 2010s. In the past few years, sales …

As the smallest of Buick’s lineup, the Encore is a subcompact SUV that has grown ever more popular among buyers. And the Buick Encore typifies the brand because it’s more upscale than, say, its corporate twin the Chevy Trax, yet it’s not as luxe as a Lexus NX. But the reviews for the 2020 Buick …

Safe, economical, and fuel-efficient: the 2018 Hyundai Sonata seems like it would be a smart choice for a family sedan. The Sonata also makes a respectable showing among other popular midsize sedans such as the Mazda6, the Toyota Camry, and the Honda Accord. But Consumer Reports warns that it falls short on reliability. Let’s take …