Cars20 posts

2019 Toyota Mirai: it’s not easy to be a pioneer

Intro: The story is based on true events besides the parts where it’s truly fiction. Where do I find hydrogen? HEY PPL where is the nearest FCV station? Who? What? Clicking to the infotainment system that doesn’t work. In this case you have to read the manual to understand how it works and how you […]

Dennis Bindarau

05/26/2019

2019 Toyota RAV4: “Make America square again!”

In 2018 Toyota managed to beat everyone, and sold 427,000 of RAV4’s, making it the best selling vehicle in the U.S. after pickup trucks. With this idea in mind, this 2019 Toyota RAV4 is getting more ‘roughness,’ to make it look like a “smaller pickup truck,” since being number one in their segment doesn’t look […]

Dennis Bindarau

05/26/2019

2020 Kia Telluride: when the market needs another painkiller

“Wow, that’s cool!” That’s exactly what you experience when you open the door for the first time. Very similar to what we saw with Kia Stinger where no one could expect so much for such a low price tag. Spoiler alert to other manufactures: Kia just nailed the mid-size SUV and you better get ready […]

Dennis Bindarau

05/26/2019

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

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

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

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

Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: a budget alternative to Porsche

Full model name: Atlas Cross Sport V6 SE w/Technology R-Line® Final assembly point: Chattanooga, TN, USA Fuel economy: 16 mpg city / 22 mpg hwy / 19 mpg combined Engine: 3.6L 24-valve DOHC narrow-angle V6 w/FSI® direct fuel injection Power: 276 hp & 266 lb-ft Price as tested: $43,260 The looks When it comes to […]

Dennis Bindarau

12/26/2020

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

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