The eighth-generation Corvette was released on the streets in 2020 to a fanbase that had been waiting for a mid-engine Corvette longer than we’ve been waiting to go back to the moon. To be clear, the first concept Corvette with a mid-engine layout was shown in 1964 as a race car, but an actual show car debuted in 1968, not long before…
On occasion, Toyota introduces a color unique to the TRD Pro line. For 2026, that color is Wave Maker, a very beautiful hue of bright light blue that stands out everywhere. This cool color is one of four available on the 2026 Tundra TRD Pro. Some may mistake this for a wrap. It is not. It is a solid color protected…
You have to appreciate the opening line of Motor Trend’s review of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE: “Opting for a modern hybrid powertrain is like adding garlic to any savory dish: It just makes things better. Case in point: the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.” And so begins their review, which received much praise and a few quibbles, summarized in this Sharp Automotive post. As…
60 years ago, the default family car was a full-size rear-drive sedan powered by a V8, with the Chevrolet Impala often taking the sales crown. Ten years later, a general downsizing brought the mid-size Oldsmobile Cutlass to the sales lead. Eventually, front-wheel drive became ubiquitous, and smaller mid-size sedans rose to the top of the popularity charts. Until…
What kind of vehicles do you think an influencer would drive? You would be surprised by that answer. Not everyone drives something fancy, expensive, and not all that practical. Toyota believes that everyone can drive the revised 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid, which is why they enlisted internet personality King Bach to promote our efficient and…
The first compact crossover in the country was the 1994 Toyota RAV4. So, it was pretty easy to be the best-selling vehicle in its class at the time. Now that this is the most competitive and popular category in the industry, it’s a bit more challenging. Still, the RAV4 continues to be the best-selling model…
Whether you are heading to the Black Hills or a long drive up to Fargo, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner has a lot of great features to discover along the way. Some of these things will actually make your journey a more enjoyable one. U.S. News and World Report took a look at the 2025 4Runner…
Infotainment is today’s word for everything that resides in the center touchscreen of your new Chevrolet. It serves as a hub for entertainment, information, key vehicle functions, and device connectivity. Chevrolet offers one of the best infotainment systems in the automotive industry today. The team at the Motor1.com website reviewed this system in a 2025…
The Toyota Camry has been the best-selling sedan in the U.S.A. for decades. Its latest version continues to offer the space, comfort, efficiency, and quality you expect in a mid-size sedan. Its bold new looks inside and out are equally matched with a standard hybrid driveline. Being a bestseller in its class, it has seen…
The V-8 engine has been around since 1904. After World War II, General Motors developed the modern version of this powerplant with higher compression ratios, making it more efficient. It was not until 1954 that the V-8’s place in modern automotive history was cemented with Chevrolet’s own “Small Block” engine. That specific engine serves as…
