If you’re focused on an internal combustion engine sedan as your next vehicle (options are growing in hybrids, plug-in hybrids and EVs), the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is a great place to start your shopping. It can hold its own against some of the electrified models.
The strong points about the 2020 Toyota C-HR are good fuel economy, a unique design with some wild color choices, a solid and comfortable ride and a good selection of standard convenience and safety features.
The Soul is unique in its design, offering both urban practicality and open road adventure. Kia calls the Soul an “urban runabout,” a description that fits if far better than crossover, and one that we agree with.
Gig Car Share is adding 75 brand new Priuses to its Bay Area fleet, and I got to help out.
Available as a hatchback and sedan, the 2020 Toyota Yaris has nimble handling and impressive fuel economy with a starting price under $16,000.
The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe offers clean, contemporary styling, and a class-up, comfortable interior with convenient and desirable seating and storage flexibility.
Don’t be that person that says “I will never drive a minivan.” If you are in the market for a versatile vehicle, that has massive storage capacity and can comfortably seat up-to eight, then go test drive a 2020 Toyota Sienna.
I recommend driving a hybrid like the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq when you are not able to plug in a car at all.
The ACEEE (American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy) uses its own methodology to determine the most environmentally friendly cars offered for sale. This year they picked 12 top candidates, including the expected electric cars (EVs), but also a variety of gasoline-electric hybrids, topped by the Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid.
With the all-new 2020 Soul, Kia has out-lived its competitors that offered a small boxy car, and has done so with a fun-loving car that is versatile, efficient and offers a great value proposition of features versus price.