What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan? What does it compare to? The Tiguan remains VW’s main people mover with a focus on value and style in a compact crossover package. It competes with everything from the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 to the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson. Is the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan a good SUV? Well-equipped...read more »

What kind of vehicle is the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9? What does it compare to? The Ioniq 9 is a new electric three-row crossover SUV with at least 300 miles of range and seating for up to seven. It competes against the Kia EV9, Rivian R1S, and Tesla Model X. Is the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 a good SUV? The related Kia EV9 is quite spacious and serves...read more »

Rock Creek adds all-terrain tires and rugged cosmetics The off-road package allows for some legit off-roading in muddy Midwestern forests The Rogue Rock Creek rivals the Subaru Forester Wilderness, Toyota RAV4 Adventure They’re out there. Timberlines and Trailhawks, XRTs, TRDs, and X-Pros, of the TrailSports and in the Wilderness...read more »

What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class? What does it compare to? A small sedan with a coupe-like profile, the Mercedes-Benz CLA is an entry-level luxury vehicle that doesn’t compromise on style. Rivals include the BMW 2-Series and Audi A3. Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class a good car? The small size makes this Mercedes a...read more »

What kind of vehicle is the 2025 GMC Sierra EV? What does it compare to? The GMC Sierra EV is a fully electric full-size pickup truck, the equivalent to the GMC Sierra 1500 gasoline and diesel pickup lines that are covered separately. The 2025 GMC Sierra EV applies GM’s suite of battery and propulsion technologies, formerly known as Ultium...read more »

More than 206,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs have been recalled for a possible rollaway risk due to a malfunction in the antilock braking system (ABS), the NHTSA disclosed on Monday. The affected vehicles can be started and shifted out of Park without the driver pressing the brake pedal. The NHTSA says that can increase the risk of...read more »

What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class? What does it compare to? A step up from the entry-level GLA-Class, the 2025 GLB crossover SUV is available with a third row of seating, though it works better with two. Competitors include the GLA-Class, as well as the Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60. Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class a good SUV?...read more »

2025 Toyota Crown Signia with AWD gets 38 mpg The higher-riding crossover makes more sense than the Crown sedan The Crown Signia may replace the Highlander in Toyota’s crowded SUV lineup I didn’t really understand the Toyota Crown sedan when it launched in 2023 as a replacement for the Toyota Avalon. The higher riding sedan arrived at...read more »