Articles

  • 2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium Review: Less practical than before but so much better for it

    2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium Review: Less practical than before but so much better for it

    /

    /

    comments

    The Toyota Prius has long been the poster child for putting function over form, its lineage of awkward designs (especially that of the fourth generation car) and associated quirkiness seemingly overshadowing the ability of the vehicle to do its intended job. Yet the fifth generation car is a legitimate looker, something you don’t immediately loathe…

    Read More

  • Nissan Z Nismo – Is it enough?

    Nissan Z Nismo – Is it enough?

    /

    /

    comments

    The Nissan Z Nismo is a 420-hp sports car with great upgrades for the track. But is it worthy of your money? Because Nissan is asking for a LOT of it… [Disclaimer: Nissan tossed us the keys to this Z Nismo and included a full tank of fuel.]

    Read More

  • 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road loves to play in the mud

    2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road loves to play in the mud

    /

    /

    comments

    The 2024 Toyota Tacoma is a greatly improved truck. And one of the bright spots, at least for me, has always been the TRD Off-Road trim. The new engine delivers great torque, the seats are comfortable, and the entire thing has been brought into the modern day. [Disclaimer: Toyota tossed us the keys to the…

    Read More

  • 2023 Toyota Crown Platinum: Review

    2023 Toyota Crown Platinum: Review

    /

    /

    comments

    I’ll admit, the first time I saw a new Toyota Crown I was not impressed. I think it was at the D.C. Auto Show, and while I was quite taken with the in-your-face styling, I was confused by, well that very same styling. However, I am a professional and when Toyota asked me if I…

    Read More

  • Genesis GV70 ELECTRIFIED adventures in single digit temps

    Genesis GV70 ELECTRIFIED adventures in single digit temps

    /

    /

    comments

    Genesis, as well as its corporate siblings, Hyundai and Kia, have been on the roll for a few years. Each new or updated model is significantly better than the previous one. They all look great and offer a variety of powertrains. Genesis, especially, has put design first, and their cars look fantastic. Interiors are great…

    Read More

  • 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Limited AWD: Review

    2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Limited AWD: Review

    /

    /

    comments

    You have to hand it to Hyundai, their designers (and whoever approves their work) are some of the least risk-adverse in the industry. I’d love to have sat in on the first pitch for the new IONIQ 6, I imagine it was something like “We’re going for Citroën DS meets Porsche 911” and the bosses…

    Read More

  • The 2024 Ford Mustang GT is an Evolution not a Revolution

    The 2024 Ford Mustang GT is an Evolution not a Revolution

    /

    /

    comments

    The 2024 Ford Mustang GT is a good evolution of the Mustang. But the S650 is not a game changer. It feels like an update to the 550, and that’s fine. Though it is a bit of a shame just how expensive the Mustang is now. [Disclaimer: Ford tossed us the keys to the Mustang…

    Read More

  • 2023 Audi RS Q8: Review

    2023 Audi RS Q8: Review

    /

    /

    comments

    I recently reviewed the incredible 2023 Audi RS 6 and concluded that it would be near the top of my “forever car” list. You know, that old daydream trope where someone offers you a free car, but you have keep it forever as your main car? So, when Audi asked if I wanted to have…

    Read More

  • Cars not reviewed, but not forgotten: 2023 Edition

    Cars not reviewed, but not forgotten: 2023 Edition

    /

    /

    comments

    As with last year, some of the press vehicles I drove this year went without a written review (though we did cover them on The Off the Road Again Podcast). Yet these cars, trucks, and SUVs are still worth mentioning, so this post covers them in short format. In chronological order from least to most…

    Read More

  • 2024 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD: Review

    2024 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD: Review

    /

    /

    comments

    I’ll start this review with some trivia, did you know that the Hyundai Kona is called the Hyundai Kauai in Portugal? Isn’t that interesting, makes you wonder what Kona means in Portuguese? Oh, I’ve just googled it and now know that it means…lady parts! Wow, this is off to a strange start. With all that…

    Read More