Model tested: 2025 Ford F-150 4X4 SuperCrew XLT PowerBoost Full Hybrid Engine: 3.5-liter twin turbo V-6 and 1 electric motor Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel drive Horsepower: 430 combined Torque: 570-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 22/city, 24/highway, 23/combined Base price: $51,815 As tested: $70,760 Overview: The 2025 Ford F-150 SuperCrew four-wheel-drive hybrid pickup could be called the Ford […]
Bruce Caldwell
A lifelong car enthusiast, Bruce Caldwell has an English degree from the University of Washington. In 1975 he joined CAR CRAFT as associate editor. He was a feature editor at HOT ROD and editor of Chevy High Performance, Muscle Car Review, Mustangs and Fords, Chevy Action, Corvette Milestones, Street Rod Quarterly, Mopar Milestones, Mustang Milestones, and Muscle Car Milestones. He has authored several best-selling automotive how-to books and written for numerous national magazines. He has tested over 2,000 new vehicles. He restores collector cars in a well-equipped home shop. Bruce is married with three children.
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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe — Comfort, Space and Technology in Style
Model tested: 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy AWD Engine: 1.6-liter turbo I-4 and electric motor Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 231 combined Torque: 271 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 35 mpg/city, 34/highway, 34/combined Base price: $49,050 As tested: $51,145 Overview: The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe is a rugged-looking, three-row hybrid SUV that’s actually more highway-friendly […]
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2025 Chevrolet Equinox — Redesigned and More Refined
Model tested: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS AWD Engine: 1.5-liter turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder gasoline Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 175 Torque: 203 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 24 mpg/city, 29/highway, 26/combined Base price: $35,000 As tested: $39,875 Overview: The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS AWD has been fully redesigned, and the results are a handsome, athletic-looking compact sport-utility […]
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2025 Mini Cooper S Hardtop — Sometimes, Small is Great
Model tested: 2025 Mini Cooper S hardtop 2-door Engine: 2-liter twin turbo 4-cylinder Transmission: 7-speed automatic, front-wheel drive Horsepower: 201 Torque: 221 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 28 mpg/city, 39/highway, 32/combined Base price: $34,600 As tested: $37,295 Overview: The 2025 Mini Cooper S hardtop is the smallest of the “not as small as they used to be” […]
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2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid — Toyota Camry Hits Another Home Run
Model tested: 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE AWD Engine: 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder with 3 electric motors Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 232 combined Torque: 163 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 44 mpg/city, 43/highway, 44/combined Base price: $36,125 As tested: $43,295 Overview: The 2025 Toyota Camry XSE AWD is the redesigned ninth generation of this highly successful and […]
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2025 Honda Civic Hybrid — Already a Class Winner
Model tested: 2025 Honda Civic 4-Door Hybrid Sport Touring Engine: 2-liter 4-cylinder with 2 electric motors Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel drive Horsepower: 200 combined Torque: 232 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 50 mpg/city, 47/highway, 49/combined Base price: $31,750 As tested: $32,845 Overview: The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring is a perfect example of a small sedan […]
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2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV
Model Tested: 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 325 Torque: 369-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 25 MPG gasoline only/56 MPGe gasoline and electric Base price: $57,950 As tested: $60,000 Overview: The 2025 Mazda CX-90 is a handsome mid-size three-row SUV with room for seven or eight occupants. The […]
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2025 Hyundai Tucson XRT
Model Tested: 2025 Hyundai Tucson XRT AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 187 Torque: 178-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 24/city, 30/highway, 26/combined Base price: $34,165 As tested: $36,240 Overview: The 2025 Hyundai Tucson received a cosmetic refresh with very sharply defined lines along with a new grille, bumpers, and wheels. The XRT trim […]
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2025 Honda Odyssey Elite
Model Tested: 2025 Honda Odyssey Elite Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic, front-wheel drive Horsepower: 280 Torque: 262-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 28/highway, 22/combined Base price: $50,880 As tested: $52,275 Overview: Mini vans trail SUVs in the cool category but they shine in the family practicality department. The 2025 Honda Odyssey Elite is an outstanding family […]