Joe Duarte
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- Sep 30, 2026
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5 Unkillable Japanese SUVs Bargain Hunters Are Snatching Up Now (opens the original)
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Demand for SUVs remains strong in 2026, even as vehicle prices rise, making buyers take a closer look at what they're getting for their outlay and shifting the conversation from finding the cheapest SUV to finding one that delivers a value-packed blend of affordability, everyday usability, efficiency, and reliability. The starting MSRP, especially for model-intensive Japanese makes, doesn't always tell the whole story because many companies build value into higher trim levels rather than adding
GM Went All-In On EVs But America Wants Hybrids (opens the original)
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At a time when electric vehicles were primed for takeoff, General Motors made one of the auto industry's biggest bets on an all-electric future. While Japanese and Korean companies continued expanding ICE offerings, enhancing many of their engines with electrification, GM decided to take on Chinese makers and poured resources into battery-electric vehicles. At the time, the strategy looked overwhelmingly logical. Today? … By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Forget The Acura MDX - This Japanese SUV Matches Its Comfort For Less (opens the original)
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The Acura MDX occupies a valuable place in the SUV market. It is a genuine luxury SUV that stops short of the prices commanded by the traditional luxury segment, where many of the less expensive players are less geared for traditional SUV tasks and models better equipped to handle those tasks are more expensive. For 2026, the MDX starts at $51,800 for a suitably-equipped front-drive model, while all-wheel drive adds $2,200 to the price tag. By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use a
The Hybrid SUV That Can Make A Strong Case Against Going Fully Electric (opens the original)
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The SUV has become the vehicle of choice for many buyers and, by extension, the electric SUV has become one of the more important steps toward converting more buyers to EVs. SUV buyers who even a decade ago had to choose between gasoline-powered utility and environmentally conscious urban mobility can now have instant torque, quiet operation and the convenience of driving past gas stations. By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive our ne
The Honda SUV That Feels Surprisingly Close To A Luxury Vehicle (opens the original)
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SUVs have become the default choice for buyers, and that interest among those who want more than basic transportation has resulted in luxury SUVs also leaping forward. The reason that today's SUVs are so desirable is that they combine the comfort and accessibility of the traditional sedan and pair that with family-friendly space. For the luxury buyer, they throw in a heaping spoonful of technology and refinement. By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also
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