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2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid: “new boy in town” making statement

Tested Model: 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE Final assembly point: Japan, Takaoka plant MSRP: $23,100 Engine: 1.8L 4-cylinder engine with Hybrid Synergy Drive® Horsepower: 121 hp Torque: 105 lb-ft MPG per manufacturer: 53 city/52 highway/52 combined Our tested average MPG: 55-56 Fuel tank capacity: 11.4 gal It’s hard to tell you about the all-new 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid […]

Dennis Bindarau

11/08/2019

2020 Toyota Corolla: the all-new inside and out

Tested model: 2020 Toyota Corolla XSE Final assembly point: Toyota, Aichi, Japan MSRP: $26,629.00 Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder Horsepower: 169 hp Torque: 151 lb-ft MPG: 31 city / 38 highway Tested average MPG: 33 Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 gal This all-new 2020 Toyota Corolla is not just a “visual makeup.” It’s been completely redesigned, now boasting a lot […]

Dennis Bindarau

10/11/2019

2020 Toyota Highlander: get it, or skip it?

Since the introduction of the Highlander lineup in 2001, it’s been one of the most popular SUVs worldwide, hands down. We admire Toyota for many of their models, but when we received the new 2020 Highlander for review, we had to answer one main question: “What’s actually new about it?” In this review, we’ll answer […]

Dennis Bindarau

07/06/2020

2020 Volkswagen Golf: plain but still awesome?

Back in 1974, Volkswagen decided to show the world a long-term replacement for the Beetle. They named this newborn Golf. After 46 years, this long-term replacement finally happened, and 2020 was the last production year of the Beetle, but the 2020 Volkswagen Golf is here, and we’re driving it today. What does the Golf mean […]

Dennis Bindarau

08/19/2020

Honda Clarity FCV review: more eco-friendliness, less sacrifice

In 2019, it appears most people still don't know what is hydrogen fuel, FCV (fuel cell vehicle) and, most importantly, where do we find a working FCV station? Taking into consideration all of the above, we've decided to test out the new Honda Clarity FCV and find out if hydrogen-fueled future is really worth it. Check our review and find out!

Dennis Bindarau

05/26/2019

Race car out of the box? Porsche 718 GT4 has an answer for you

The looks. The feels. The sounds. You know it’s a Porsche, and the GT4 badge gives you a quick glimpse into what to expect next… Or does it? Today we’re taking a quick look at the Porsche 718 GT4 and that brilliant (and now almost extinct) 4-liter flat-six engine. Can you get a race car […]

Dennis Bindarau

09/09/2024

The new Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro: an off-road monster?

The Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro has a slogan. Play harder. I guess after taking it off-road and trying to drive it as fast as I dared on bumpy trails, I get what they mean by it. Some trucks got bigger tires and sometimes you can be disappointed after taking them off-road. On the contrary, the […]

Dennis Bindarau

12/06/2020

Toyota 86 Hakone Edition: best driver’s car, take number two?

Full model name: Toyota 86 Hakone Edition Final assembly point: OTA, Gunma, Japan Fuel economy: 24 mpg city / 32 mpg hwy / 27 mpg combined Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder Boxer DOHC 16V Power: 200 hp & 151 lb-ft Price as tested: $31,545 Toyota 86 is another dive back into the sports car segment for Toyota. […]

Dennis Bindarau

01/02/2021

Toyota Prius: still ahead of the game, under minor conditions

Full model name: Toyota Prius Limited HV Final assembly point: Toyota, Aichi, Japan Fuel economy (manufacturer’s data): 54 mpg city / 50 mpg hwy / 52 mpg combined Fuel economy (our data): 58 mpg city / 53 mpg hwy / 53.4 mpg combined Engine: 1.8L DOHC 16V 4-Cylinder Power: 121 hp & 105 lb-ft Price […]

Dennis Bindarau

12/19/2020

VIDEO: Five things you should never do with electric cars

As electric cars gain more and more popularity worldwide, we’ve decided to release a new video dedicated to five things you would never do with your electric vehicle, especially if you’re on the budget. This particular episode was filmed in Illinois, so if you live in another state (i.e. California), your feedback might be different. […]

Dennis Bindarau

05/18/2021