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50 is the New 40: 2018 Hyundai Ioniq

For years, the Toyota Prius has been corning the compact hybrid market. While other car makers like Honda and Ford have attempted to bring on the competition, it was never enough to ultimately win consumers over. With Hyundai however, the gloves are coming off with their new Ioniq – a …

Celebrating 25 Years: Toyota Arizona Proving Grounds (TAPG) – a P.A.P.A. Sponsored Event

We spend a lot of time behind the wheel our cars, and while we sit back, isolated from the world listening to another crappy middle aged one hit wonder, there’s so much more that happens behind the scenes that we never really get to know about. Every single …

Selling Out to the Third Row: 2018 Lexus RX 350L

For years, the Lexus RX has stuck to its traditional core values, two rows of premium comfort and a large cargo hole for those occasional trips to Pottery Barn. However, as the years progress, its competitors like the Acura MDX and Infiniti QX60 gain extra rows for families that need …

A New Heart and Personality: 2018 Mazda6 2.5T

Almost 4 years ago, we saw Mazda break away from its partnership with Ford and introduce an aggressive family sedan that became the sedan of all sedans. It was the sporty Mazda that we all appreciated and the benchmark for others to look up to. But there was something lacking. …

The Sub-Crossover We Actually Want: 2018 Hyundai Kona 1.6T

It’s not often that a car company steps out of the ordinary, takes a leap of faith and develops a car that’s not quite like the others. Of course, this is all in terms of styling – with four wheels, an engine, and a steering wheel, naturally the all-new …

Pro Athlete: 2018 Honda Accord 2.0T

In today’s world, there is no such thing as a bad car – there are good cars and then there are great cars – and then you have cars like the new Honda Accord. As the mid-size sedan segment continues to grow and lure in prospective buyers with sporty …

What’s in a Name: 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SE S-AWC

It has been over a decade since we last seen the words Mitsubishi and Eclipse in the same sentence. To see them now glued to the back of a tailgate of what appears to be just another crossover has left old Eclipse enthusiasts in an uproar. However, seeing that the …

When Size Matters: 2018 Ford Eco(Echo)Sport 2.0L AWD

Take the Ford Fiesta – a cute little hatch that served its purpose from 2010 – 2018. Now, take that small hatch, add a four-inch lift, take a few inches off the front, a few more off the back, add all-wheel drive and viola, we have the latest craze, a …

Hui: A new way to get around Honolulu, Hawaii

There is a new way to get around Hawaii and it doesn’t involve long lines or a smelly rental car. A new car share reservation app, Hui in partner with Toyota & Lexus and operated by Servco is making a new, hassle free way of renting a car without the …

3-Rows of Family Adventure: 2019 Subaru Ascent

Nineteen cup holders – is that too many? The next time we drive through a McDonald’s and they ask “would you like a drink carrier?” – heck no, we got more cup holders than a Grey Hound Bus. But seriously, the all-new Subaru Ascent is more than just a giant …

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