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2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE review

1+ hour, 41+ min ago   (543+ words) A boring compact that gets great gas mileage Words and pictures: Mitchell Weitzman Perhaps you're among the few buyers for whom the Corolla Cross makes sense in a more entry level format. But on a broader scale, in an ultra-competitive…...

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2025 Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Ultra review: Don't bother

3+ week, 18+ hour ago   (475+ words) Words and pictures: Mitchell Weitzman And yes, you read that correctly: my primary issue with the EX40 is comfort. While the interior initially impresses and the seats look minimalist and futuristic, the reality is grim; These are among the worst seats…...

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2025 VW ID.4 Pro S is only subtly improved

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (750+ words) Still trailing key rivals Words and pictures: Mitchell Weitzman I haven't enjoyed any stint with the ID.4 since its initial launch five years ago. Four previous examples have underwhelmed, especially when stacked against sometimes superb competition. The 2026 updates have certainly improved…...

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2025 Volvo EX30 review: Fast yet infuriating

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (777+ words) This electric crossover is ballistically fast and reasonably priced, but that's it Words and pictures: Mitchell Weitzman Well, that wasn't on my bingo card for 2025 " but then again, neither was cervical disc replacement. For some, especially the unsuspecting, the sheer…...

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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT review: The range is real

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (205+ words) The all-wheel drive Ioniq 5 sees big gains in range even on the XRT example Words and pictures: Mitchell Weitzman Interior design itself continues to impress, from the wide, well-integrated display to the cleverly packaged sliding center console. Forward visibility is…...

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2026 Toyota Prius PHEV review: A great middle ground

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (284+ words) The Prius impresses with its plug-in hybrid powertrain Words and pictures: Mitchell Weitzman Want to read more about the Prius in general? Many of the same pros and cons from the standard Nightshade edition I drove months ago still apply....

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2026 Genesis GV70 review: All the right moves

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (488+ words) This insanely good luxury crossover is out for vengeance Words and pictures: Mitchell Weitzman The interior is gorgeous not just in how it looks but in how it feels to both driver and passengers, and that's before even mentioning the…...

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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD review: Big time range

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (328+ words) Words and pictures: Mitchell Weitzman Lovely as ever, this compact hatchback channels design cues from 1980s icons like the Renault 5 and Lancia Delta, resulting in a neo-modern design triumph. Even years after launch, the shape remains fresh and intriguing. Matte paint…...

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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 review: The best EV yet?

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (266+ words) Words and pictures: Mitchell Weitzman Power stands at 422 instantly-activated horsepower, meaning forward progress is made entirely too easy in the real world and with little to no torque steer thanks to the AWD system. There are a myriad of different…...