In this episode, we talk about the new turbocharged engine found in the Mazda3 sedan and hatchback as well as the CX-30. Both labeled “Turbo” models to designate their engine…
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Turbocharged Fun The 2021 Mazda3 sedan arrives with a major change – the addition of a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine. It gives this sporty sedan 227 horsepower with 310- lb-ft…
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Automotive Safety
Every Mazda Tested By IIHS Gets a Top Safety Pick+ Rating
by Aaron Turpenby Aaron TurpenThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), one of two crash testing bodies in the United States, has announced its results for dozens of vehicles in the 2021 model year.…
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Automotive IndustryConsumer Issues
Many Vehicle Owners Skip Maintenance, Studies Say
by Aaron Turpenby Aaron TurpenConsumer surveys and after-sale studies are showing that many vehicle owners–as many as 25 percent or more–skip recommended service intervals. Nearly all vehicle owners surveyed in the last year have…
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In this review, Aaron gets into the 700+-horsepower pickup truck from Ram Truck. The Ram 1500 TRX, also called the T-Rex, is crazy to think about on paper and even…
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In this review, Aaron looks at the 2021 Toyota Tundra pickup truck, which competes in the full-sized truck category. The Tundra is most well-known for its everyday work-ability and general…
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Aaron loses all objectivity in this review of the 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat. It’s pure awesomeness and probably the greatest family vehicle ever designed, up there with the Pontiac GTO…
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Kristin talks about the Durango SRT from Dodge and its mixture of awesome family hauling, interior comfort, and monstrous power. She towed a trailer with this rig and more. Check…
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In this episode, Kristin and Aaron talk about the traditional crossover-SUVs in the Toyota lineup. Namely the Highlander and the RAV4, especially in the new hybrid variants. Toyota has done…
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This is the new 2021 Toyota Camry in its XSE package. There are a couple of downers, but the Camry has come a long way from being the industry kicking…