Toyota plays to win. While it launched its dedicated 3-row crossover, the Grand Highlander, significantly later than many competing brands, it made the wait worthwhile by carefully analyzing the 3-row crossover market and the models designed to address it. It identified the gaps and executed its best ideas and engineering to fill them. This strategy…
Google “overlanding” and the AI view tells you that “overlanding is a combination of off-roading and camping where the journey is the main focus, rather than just the destination. It typically involves traveling to remote destinations in a sturdy vehicle and often involves extended camping trips.” For Americans, it brings to mind a modern version…
There was a time when 4×4 pickup trucks were quite rare. They appeared after Dodge introduced the Power Wagon during World War II. An aftermarket company modified 4×4 trucks for Chevrolet in 1951, GMC launched its first 4×4 in 1956, and Ford followed suit in 1959. Even then, 4×4 trucks remained uncommon until the 1980s,…
The Colorado ZR2 had been lauded for its off-road abilities, but the fact is, it is still a truck that is expected to do pickup truck things and provide decent on-road performance as well. MotorTrend brought a Colorado ZR2 into its long-term fleet a few months back. It had been at the office near…
MSN, Microsoft’s web portal, wastes no time in pointing out that the starting MSRP of $20,400 for the Chevrolet Trax is “…less than half the price of the average new vehicle in the U.S.A.” They spend the rest of the article informing you how desirable the Trax models are, particularly given the price range of…
Becoming a parent is a wild experience that changes many things in life. One thing that sometimes needs to change is the parents’ vehicle choice, as many need a larger model to accommodate the little one or ones. The GMC Acadia is a great option for many parents, but some wonder how well car seats…
If you’re shopping for a new family SUV and you have your sights set on the 2025 Toyota Highlander, you may be asking yourself whether you should spring for the larger Grand Highlander instead. While they’re separated primarily by size, it can be difficult to appreciate the differences without a more detailed breakdown. So, what…
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 is arriving in showrooms with some minor updates for the new model year. The most noteworthy update is the Toyota re-branding of the PHEV RAV4 Prime. It’s now simply the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. There are some other minor changes to report, along with updates to pricing for the entire…
If you’re looking for a rugged but dependable 4×4 from a brand with a heritage of building long-lasting, dependable off-roader SUVs, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser is probably already on your radar. Fear not. You don’t need to check every box on the Land Cruiser’s option list to walk away with a competent 4×4. The…
Diesel engines aren’t as widely available on dealers’ lots as they were several years ago, but they remain the go-to option for heavy-duty trucks (HD) and towing machines. Chevrolet and GMC are the two lone automakers still offering a diesel option in a light-duty pickup truck, as the Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 are both…
