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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KBA Peninsula Home & Remodel Expo
Whether it’s that remodel project or beautifying yard spaces — this was where homeowners’ dreams became reality. The KBA annual event offered hundreds of exhibitors showcasing a variety of products to help people find what they need to spruce up their homes inside and out. There were lots of fun activities to entertain the whole […]
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2025 Toyota Crown Signia — Hybrid Efficiency in a Stylish, Luxurious Wagon
Model tested: 2025 Toyota Crown Signia Limited Hybrid Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 and two electric motors Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 240 combined Torque: 178 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 39 mpg/city, 37/highway, 38/combined Base price: $51,135 As tested: $52,585 Overview: The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia Limited is an all-new Toyota that replaces the Toyota Venza, which […]
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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 […]