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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz: Small Truck, Big Personality
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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz: Small Truck, Big Personality

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz doesn't need to be massive to grab your attention. This compact pickup blends crossover comfort with real truck capability, perfectly suited for both city driving and weekend getaways. The refreshed styling mirrors the Tucson, while upgraded dual-screen technology and a potent 281-horsepower turbocharged engine option show that Hyundai has completely rethought what a small truck can be. Unibody construction provides car-like handling and fuel economy while maintaining a 5,000-pound towing capacity Redesigned interior showcases curved dual 12.3-inch displays with wireless smartphone connectivity XRT trim brings serious off-road capability with all-terrain tires, tow hooks, and better approach angles Built Different from the Start The Santa Cruz tak...
Toyota Highlander vs. Highlander Hybrid: Which SUV Fits Your Lifestyle Best?
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Toyota Highlander vs. Highlander Hybrid: Which SUV Fits Your Lifestyle Best?

Shopping for a three-row SUV can feel overwhelming, but Toyota makes it easier by offering two solid choices in the Highlander lineup. The regular gas-powered Highlander gives you more towing power and costs less upfront, while the Highlander Hybrid saves serious money at the pump and comes with all-wheel drive included. Both earn top safety scores and deliver Toyota's famous reliability. Fuel savings: The hybrid gets 35 MPG combined versus 25 MPG for the gas version, saving about $55 monthly on fuel Power difference: Gas model makes 265 horsepower and tows 5,000 pounds; hybrid produces 243 horsepower and tows 3,500 pounds Price gap: Hybrid costs roughly $2,000 more but includes standard AWD that costs extra on the gas model Power Under the Hood The 2025 Highlander runs a 2....
How Compact SUVs Became America’s Automotive Backbone
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How Compact SUVs Became America’s Automotive Backbone

Walk into any American parking lot today and you'll see the same story everywhere: rows of compact SUVs stretching as far as the eye can see. These aren't the massive, gas-guzzling behemoths of the 1990s. Instead, they're practical, efficient machines that somehow convinced millions of Americans to abandon sedans and embrace a higher driving position. What started as a niche category has quietly become the foundation of the entire U.S. auto industry. (more…)
The First Electric Cadillac Escalade Impresses in Road Test
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The First Electric Cadillac Escalade Impresses in Road Test

The first electric Escalade is on its way, and a recent road test reveals that it's powerful, plush, and fun to drive. The latest Escalade also boasts a big range of 460 miles, according to Cadillac's estimates. The electric Escalade is definitely different from the gas model, but it's one to consider if you want a big SUV. (more…)