The Familiar Face: Mazda’s Approach to the 2025 CX-5Walk up to the 2025 Mazda CX-5 and you’ll notice a design that’s subtle but unmistakably Mazda. The brand’s Kodo design language…
Why a Home Car Wash Kit Beats the Drive-ThruThere’s a particular satisfaction in cleaning your own car, and I’m not talking about the half-hearted bucket-and-sponge routine from hi…
Getting Noticed: The Facebook Marketplace AdvantageIt’s a strange feeling, posting your car online for the world to see. There’s the faint tick of anticipation each time you refres…
Family Haulers Reimagined: Why Minivans Still MatterOut here in Los Angeles, where traffic is a fact of life and every other driveway hosts a crossover or SUV, minivans quietly kee…
The SUV Seat Cover Quest: More Than Just FabricSlide behind the wheel of any SUV say, a 2025 Toyota Highlander or Ford Explorer and the first thing you notice isn’t always the leat…
Solid-State Shifts: Toyota's Battery Gamble Gets RealFor years, solid-state batteries have lingered on the horizon promised but perpetually out of reach. This week, Toyota pulled b…
California Sun and Steel: The Hunt for the Most Reliable Pickup Trucks There’s something quintessentially American about pickup trucks. Maybe it’s the open sky, a tailgate dro…
Detroit Showdown: A Fresh Take on Midsize Muscle The midsize pickup scene in America has always had a bit of a chip on its shoulder. Big trucks grab headlines, but it’s rigs like t…
First Impressions: Big, Bold, and Unapologetically PracticalThere’s a certain calm that washes over you when you slide into the 2025 Kia Telluride. Maybe it’s the faintly reassurin…