2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Two years ago, Mazda shook up the big SUV market with the CX-90. It was unique and more enjoyable to drive than many rivals, but it also had some quirks. For 2026, Mazda isn't trying to reinvent the wheel. Instead, the CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) improves on small annoyances, adds more premium features as standard, and keeps the fun driving experience. Thank goodness they didn't mess with how it drives. Weighing 5,200 pounds, it is surprisingly nimble fo

Lexus LX 700h I replaced my daily vehicle with the 2026 Lexus LX 700h Luxury Hybrid Premium and spent a week exploring D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, dealing with Beltway traffic, pothole-filled side streets in Prince George's County, and rainy trips on I-495. This large three-row SUV never felt out of place. What surprised me most wasn't the big grille or the fancy interior. It was the calm confidence of the hybrid system. The LX glides over rough roads like a yacht. While me

2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz To understand the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz, you have to see the bigger picture of Hyundai's overall strategy. When Hyundai first entered the U.S. market in 1986 with the modest Excel, it was considered a joke, a cheap car aimed at budget buyers. However, the company quickly learned and adapted. Over the next 20 years, Hyundai grew rapidly, launching models such as the Sonata sedan, the Elantra compact, and, eventually, the Santa Fe SUV. By the 2010s, Hy

2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid For 2026, the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is back for its second year, quietly proving that you don’t have to sacrifice driving enjoyment for fuel efficiency, whether you're navigating potholes downtown or merging at highway speeds. I spent a week in the CX-50 Hybrid Premium, dividing my time between gridlocked city streets and beltway traffic, to see if this Toyota-powered, Mazda-styled crossover is the smartest $40,000 you can buy right now. If you’re expecti