Sensible, sporty-looking, five-door hatchback, compact-class “wagons” used to abound in the entry-level segment. The stylish stance of cars like the MazdaSpeed 3, the VW Golf/GTI and the former Subaru Impreza RS promised a healthy dose of performance alon... See more
Though American drivers have essentially abandoned cars in favor of SUVs and pickup trucks, German automakers continue to create high-performance station wagons that amaze. Sure, Audi, BMW, Mercedes and even Volvo have occasionally shared their hyperperfo... See more
Nearly 30 years after the rollout of hybrid electric motor-gas engine powertrains, Subaru is now offering its first serious hybrid-powered vehicle. Borrowing heavily from minority owner Toyota, Subaru’s Forester Hybrid should propel this model back to the... See more
The American auto industry made a notable shift to reality in 2025. Electric vehicle sales dramatically slipped after taxpayer-funded incentives ended, and sales of hybrid-powered adaptations of mainstream vehicles exploded. Full-size pickup and SUV sales... See more
When Toyota debuted its Crown sedan — the Avalon four-door replacement — expectations were unrealized for a model that was supposed to excite the loyalists. In fact, Crown sedan sales are now half of what they were last year. But Toyota plays the long gam... See more
