Crossover - Car Reporters

Toyota Previews New Compact Crossover EV

23Oct

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

EVs & Crossovers, Tech, Toyota

Toyota Previews New Compact Crossover EV

It's no secret that Toyota is one of the slowest automakers to enter the EV industry, which is somewhat ironic since the automaker is largely credited for launching the hybrid industry into the mainstream. Though it started with just the Prius, Toyota now has many hybrid offerings, including the popular Toyota Highlander. But it's taking a back seat when it comes to all-electric models. Toyota bZ4X Struggles With Rollout Toyota recently debuted the bZ4X EV but has struggled with the rollout. EV models accounted for fewer than 1% of Toyota's 5.8 million total car sales through July of this year. However, the automaker hopes it can turn things around with a new compact crossover EV. This smaller SUV might appeal to more consumers as the EV industry heats up. Recently, Toyota has pre...

8Jul

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Mazda, SUVs

2023 Mazda CX-50: Bigger and More Adventurous

Adding zeros to the end of the name brings us larger Mazda SUVs than before. The new 2023 Mazda CX-50 is proof of this simple fact. (more…)

10Feb

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Nissan, SUVs

Nissan Murano – The Capable and Refined Crossover

The Nissan Murano has been called a work of art and a pure sculpture on the road as an SUV that can be the one you want to take home today. (more…)

5Jul

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Brands, Hyundai, SUVs, Tech

The Hyundai SUVs are Coming

There’s no doubt that the commitment to the future of driving is centered around the small and active SUV models like those from Hyundai, that can be enjoyed on a daily basis. The SUV segment has outsold the sedan market for two years in a row so far, and it now offers us more options of what you want for the drive on the road. There are now more choices for the vehicles that fit five people, have a small cargo area, and the driving dynamics of a car than there have ever been. (more…)

30May

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Buick, SUVs

2018 Buick Encore: An Upscale Compact Crossover SUV

The 2018 Buick Encore has become a standout in the small SUV class. There’s a lot going on inside and out of this cool little ride. The automotive market has changed, and that change hasn’t come at a slow pace, but with a furious and aggressive pace. For the past two years, the SUV market has outsold the sedan market in the US to be the new leader for the market. What has made this speedy transition possible? Much of the change in the market is due to the development of the smaller SUVs that feel like a sedan on the road and offer you more space in the cabin for the cargo you need to take along with you. (more…)

8Apr

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

Brands, Honda, News

The Honda Crosstour is Gone

Even Honda lays an egg every now and then. The Crosstour was one of them. The much-maligned crossover had it bad from the start and never really recovered both in reviews as well as sales. It was uninspiring, a stark contrast to things that the Japanese automaker has done in the last couple of years. We won't really miss it. We're just glad it didn't stick around for long enough to make it awkward when it left. (more…)