Model Tested: 2021 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 255 horsepower, 295 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $42,990 As Tested: $48,040 Performance: Turbocharged four-cylinder engine is peppy Smooth automatic transmission … read more
The 2021 Toyota Venza is a new mid-size crossover hybrid SUV that’s big on interior space and comfort. It has standard AWD and an excellent safety suite. … read more
Model tested: 2021 Toyota Avalon Limited AWD Engine: 2.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed, electronically controlled automatic Horsepower: 205 Torque: 185 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 25/city, 34/highway, 28/combined Base price: $42,175 As tested: $44,725 Overview: The Avalon is Toyota’s top-of-the-line luxury sedan. It’s a refined … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Toyota C-HR Nightshade Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 144 horsepower, 139 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $24,245 As Tested: $25,240 Performance: Independent front and rear suspension Pretty good fuel economy Pleasant, composed highway … read more
Apple Car, Hyundai/Kia Deal Dead Almost as soon as word leaked out that Apple was planning to tap Hyundai-owned Kia to build its long-rumored self-driving all-electric Apple Car, the deal hit major snags and is now dead in the water, according to sources … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD SUV Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 219 combined horsepower, 163 lb-ft torque Transmission: Electronic CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 41-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 40-mpg combined Base Price: $37,030 As Tested: $42,462 Performance: Peppy performance with electric assist Good … read more
Editorial OEMs Struggle with EV Strategies Deciding this early in the game which mainstream automakers have figured out the best electric vehicle (EV) strategy is a bit of a crapshoot, because in today’s sales climate, if an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) doesn’t offer … read more
