If you’re young enough, you may not even know that your car is equipped with power steering. Power steering has been a standard-equipment item on most new U.S.-market vehicles for several decades now. This author once owned a Volkswagen Scirocco that was not equipped with power steering, but that car weighed just 2100 pounds. Written […]

The Hybrid Max is among the maker’s newest branded powerplants, and it plays an interesting role in both the Toyota and Lexus lineups as a premium engine that is also efficient.

The hosts welcome Stephanie Brinley of S&P Global Mobility to the show. Stephanie breaks down recent news from Stellantis regarding significant investment in U.S. manufacturing. The news is both extensive and nuanced. Listen in for details.

Text by Tom Appel 2025 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4WD Specs Class: Midsize Crossover Country of Manufacture: Japan Miles driven: 207 Written by: Admin on December 19, 2017.on October 2, 2025.

Compared to M-performance versions of BMW vehicles, and AMG Mercedes-Benz models, The RX 500h is less canyon carver or straight-line muscle machine, and more grand tourer; it rides better than many of those caffeinated crossovers, and is less expensive. Lexus has struck a fine balance of sporty feel and serious luxury that premium-crossover shoppers will appreciate. The RX 500h F Sport Performance is not a compromise, but an alternative to premium crossovers that may be a little too sporty.