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Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro — A hybrid powered off-road brute



By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(March 17, 2024) When Toyota finally came up with an all new Tundra full-size pickup for the 2022 model year after a long 14 years since the last model debuted, we knew an all-new Sequoia that pairs with the Tundra truck couldn't be far behind. The aging and long-neglected Sequoia barely hung in there for 2022 and 2023 saw the debut of an all-new Sequoia grabbing the best of the Tacoma pickup's style, brawn, platform and capable architecture.

Toyota Tacoma gets a long-overdue remake for 2024



By David Boldt
MyCarData

(Mach 10, 2024) As our domestic industry abandoned the compact/midsize pickup category, Toyota and (to a lesser extent) Nissan held on to the belief that not everyone needs three tons of truck when making the Home Depot run. In our increasingly congested urban and suburban environments, a footprint that’s easy to park, along with a powertrain capable of getting a real 20+ miles per gallon, has become increasingly attractive.

Volkswagen Atlas — Spacious SUV updated for 2024



By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(March 5, 2024) Three-row SUVs answer the needs and desires of families looking for comfortable room to transport the kids, dogs, purchases from Costco and IKEA and even when called upon for modest towing duty. One of the largest and generally affordable vehicles to fit the bill is the atlas-sized, Atlas with its massive interior that rivals a minivan for spacious interior volume.

Kia EV9 — All-new three-row, all-electric crossover SUV



It's not science fiction, but an
all-new gas-free people mover


By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(March 3, 2024) Its name may bring back memories of old 1950s era science fiction movies, but the Kia EV9 (Plan EV9 from Outer Space staring Vampira, Bela Lugosi, and Tor Johnson and directed by Ed Wood) is much more than just a badly stretched punch line.

Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness — Designed for off-road adventure


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By Jim Meachen
Editor, MotorwayAmerica.com

(March 3, 2024) It seems the off-road craze has invaded the auto industry, and as the temperature for off-road vehicles reaches a fever pitch most manufactures have added a rugged go-anywhere appearance — with a measure of off-road equipment — to their SUV lineups. Subaru is on board with this trend adding the Wilderness package to several products including the new compact Crosstrek, mid-sized Outback and compact Forester.

Hyundai Tucson plug-in eases way into electrification



By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(February 24, 2024) Hyundai seems to have hit a hit a sweet spot in the plug-in version of its Tucson Plug-in SUV with only minor updates the last couple of years since introducing the PHEV model in the 2022 redesign. The Plug-in (or PHEV) Tucson comes with a nice catalogue of standard features and actually provides a perkier ride than gas-only versions with the 1.6-liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder gas engine-electric motor drivetrain delivering a combined 261 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.

Ford Bronco Everglades — Now with snorkel and winch


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By Jim Meachen
Editor, MotorwayAmeica.com

(February 25, 2024) Ford has had some bright and profitable ideas in recent times — the two biggest were the development of a small pickup truck called the Maverick that can be purchased for under 30 grand, and the resurrection of the iconic Bronco off-road vehicle as a modern interpretation of a go-anywhere body-on-frame truck in direct competition with the Jeep Wrangler.

Mercedes-AMG GLS63 — Flagship of the Mercedes-Benz SUV fleet



By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(February 18, 2024) Though its roots go back to the late 1990s when Mercedes-Benz introduced its first SUV, dubbed the M and later adjusted to ML to alleviate a conflict with BMW’s M line, the GLS came into being as a 2017 model when it replaced the GL-Class that had served as Mercedes’ flagship SUV since its introduction in 2006.

Mazda CX-30T — A lot to get excited about


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By Jim Meachen
Editor, MotorwayAmerica.com

(February 18, 2024) Over the past two years I have driven the entire crop of Mazda's crossover SUVs — the CX-5, CX-50, CX-90 and CX-30. All are excellent choices depending on your needs. But hands down the smaller CX-30T is the cream of the crop for me. First, I have always enjoyed driving smaller vehicles and second, the CX-30 offers a delectable blend of performance, handling, creature comforts and — not least — room for four adults.

Ford Maverick Tremor — Off-road capable



By Jim Meachen
MotorwayAmerica.com Editor

(February 11, 2024) The Ford Maverick small pickup was an instant success with its unveiling on June 8, 2021 — an affordable truck that offers all the truck-like qualities of mid-sized pickups, but with better gas mileage and a smaller more fuel efficient footprint that is considerably easier to park in any garage.