The Weekly Driver Podcast https://theweeklydriver.com Hosted by James Raia and Bruce Aldrich, The Weekly Driver Podcast dives deep into the highways and byways of the automotive world. Each week, we put you in the driver’s seat, exploring unique, unusual, and often untold stories from across the industry’s spectrum. Sat, 02 May 2026 17:16:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 James Raia James Raia [email protected] The Weekly Driver Podcast https://theweeklydriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TWD-Podcast-Logo-Car-White-1.png https://theweeklydriver.com The Weekly Driver Podcast Hosted by James Raia and Bruce Aldrich, The Weekly Driver Podcast dives deep into the highways and byways of the automotive world. Each week, we put you in the driver’s seat, exploring unique, unusual, and often untold stories from across the industry’s spectrum. false Is a 2026 PHEV SUV Worth It? The Five-Year Math, Model by Model https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/phev-suv-worth-it-2026-five-year-math/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/phev-suv-worth-it-2026-five-year-math/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:38:01 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66883 2026 Lexus NX 450h+ Premium AWD front three-quarter exterior view in champagne

I ran the math on 2026 plug-in hybrid SUVs against their gas counterparts. Recovery percentage, charging access, premium fuel, and what changed when the federal credit ended.

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Is a 2026 Hybrid SUV Worth It? The Five-Year Math, Model by Model https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/hybrid-suv-worth-it-2026-five-year-math/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/hybrid-suv-worth-it-2026-five-year-math/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:41:22 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66876 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring AWD in blue exterior front three-quarter view parked at a park with sports fields in the background

I ran the math on 2026 hybrid SUVs across every major model. Premium, fuel savings, breakeven year, and the verdict by buyer profile. Updated April 2026.

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Scout Traveler vs Scout Terra: Which One Fits Your Life? https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/scout-traveler-vs-scout-terra-which-to-buy-2027/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/scout-traveler-vs-scout-terra-which-to-buy-2027/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:24:46 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66795 Scout Traveler SUV in blue-sage paint, front three-quarter view, parked in an urban setting

Scout Traveler (SUV) and Scout Terra (truck) share a $60K platform, 350-mile EV range, and 500-mile Harvester option. Here's which fits your life.

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Best SUVs for 2026: The 11 Worth Buying Across Every Size and Budget https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/best-suv-2026-buyers-guide/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/best-suv-2026-buyers-guide/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:45:58 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66465 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium AWD in Ruby Flare Pearl photographed at a lakeside overlook

Our 2026 SUV buyer's guide ranks 11 picks by use case, not rank. Best family SUV, best hybrid, best EV under $50K, with verified specs and five-year ownership math.

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2027 Kia Telluride: What the V6-to-Turbo-4 Switch Actually Costs You https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/2027-kia-telluride-redesign-changes-pricing-hybrid/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/2027-kia-telluride-redesign-changes-pricing-hybrid/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:29:48 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66737 2027 Kia Telluride X-Line, X-Pro, and SX-Prestige lineup photographed in a mountain meadow at golden hour

The 2027 Kia Telluride dropped the V6 for a turbo-4 and added a hybrid. Pricing, five-year ownership math, and whether to buy now or hold for 2028.

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Best Three-Row Hybrid SUV 2026: Palisade vs. Telluride vs. Grand Highlander vs. Sorento https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/best-three-row-hybrid-suv-2026-comparison/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/best-three-row-hybrid-suv-2026-comparison/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:19:56 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66571 2027 Kia Telluride X-Pro Hybrid exterior front three-quarter view

Four three-row hybrid SUVs compared. 2026 Palisade, 2027 Telluride, Grand Highlander, and Sorento specs, pricing, fuel economy, cargo, towing, and a five-year ownership math breakdown.

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Best Hybrid SUVs for 2026: 12 Models Ranked by Value, Efficiency, and Capability https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/best-hybrid-suv-2026-buyers-guide/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/best-hybrid-suv-2026-buyers-guide/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:49:58 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66459 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid exterior front three-quarter view

The best hybrid SUVs for 2026, from the redesigned RAV4 to the new Palisade Hybrid. Specs, pricing, MPG, and clear verdicts for every buyer type.

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2026 RAV4 vs CR-V vs CX-5: The Best Compact SUV Depends on One Question https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/rav4-vs-crv-vs-cx5-best-compact-suv-2026/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/04/rav4-vs-crv-vs-cx5-best-compact-suv-2026/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:53:10 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=66463 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid exterior front three-quarter view

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Honda CR-V Hybrid, and Mazda CX-5 compared on price, MPG, cargo, and tech. Which compact SUV wins depends on how you drive.

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2025 Subaru Forester Limited Review Along Northern California’s Back Roads https://theweeklydriver.com/2025/06/2025-subaru-forester-limited/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2025/06/2025-subaru-forester-limited/#respond Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:04:00 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=54630 2025 Subaru Forester Limited

The 2025 Subaru Forester Limited, finished in Autumn Green Metallic, pulled into the parking lot of a Dry Creek Valley tasting room on a Friday ... Read more

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2025 Ford Explorer Platinum RWD Review: Continuing the American Manufacturing Heritage https://theweeklydriver.com/2025/05/2025-ford-explorer-platinum/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2025/05/2025-ford-explorer-platinum/#respond Sun, 25 May 2025 16:56:00 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=54680 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum RWD

The 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum RWD starts at $57,865 as tested in this configuration. It represents the latest iteration of a nameplate that has sold ... Read more

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2025 Subaru Forester Limited Hybrid Review: Proving Substance Wins https://theweeklydriver.com/2025/04/2025-subaru-forester-limited-hybrid/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2025/04/2025-subaru-forester-limited-hybrid/#respond Sat, 12 Apr 2025 16:24:00 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=53704 2025 Subaru Forester Limited Hybrid

The 2025 Subaru Forester Limited Hybrid arrived with Autumn Green Metallic paint, a color that blends naturally with pine trees, granite shorelines, and the blue ... Read more

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2025 Kia Sorento PHEV SX-Prestige AWD Review: Combine Premium Features with Efficiency and Three-Row Versatility https://theweeklydriver.com/2024/12/2025-kia-sorento-phev-sx-prestige-awd/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2024/12/2025-kia-sorento-phev-sx-prestige-awd/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 02:14:29 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=46031 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV SX-Prestige AWD

The 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV SX-Prestige AWD emerges as a compelling fusion of efficiency, luxury, and versatility. The Sorento PHEV doesn’t just represent another entry ... Read more

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2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Rubicon X Review: Take Luxury Plug-In Hybrid Capabilities Off-Road https://theweeklydriver.com/2024/12/2024-jeep-wrangler-4xe-rubicon-x-takes-luxury-plug-in-hybrid-capabilities-off-road/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2024/12/2024-jeep-wrangler-4xe-rubicon-x-takes-luxury-plug-in-hybrid-capabilities-off-road/#respond Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:40:26 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=46305 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Rubicon X

Navigating the winding roads of the Sierra Nevada foothills, the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Rubicon X hummed quietly beneath me, a stark contrast to the ... Read more

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2024 Kia Sorento X-Pro SX-Prestige 2.5T AWD Review: A Refined Adventure Machine https://theweeklydriver.com/2024/12/2024-kia-sorento-x-pro-sx-prestige/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2024/12/2024-kia-sorento-x-pro-sx-prestige/#respond Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:29:00 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=46013 2024 Kia Sorento X-Pro SX-Prestige 2.5T AWD: A Refined Adventure Machine

Settling into the driver’s seat of the 2024 Kia Sorento X-Pro SX-Prestige, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of anticipation. This wasn’t just any ... Read more

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2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV: luxury, utility, performance, pricey https://theweeklydriver.com/2024/02/2024-mercedes-amg-eqe-suv-luxury-utility-performance-pricey/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2024/02/2024-mercedes-amg-eqe-suv-luxury-utility-performance-pricey/#comments Sun, 11 Feb 2024 06:42:07 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=44517 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV: luxury, utility, performance, pricey 1

With many unknowns still looming, electric vehicles are the future and the future is now. Mercedes-Benz is all in. Its expanding lineup of EVs is ... Read more

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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid: built, billed right https://theweeklydriver.com/2024/01/2023-toyota-corolla-cross-hybrid-built-billed-right/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2024/01/2023-toyota-corolla-cross-hybrid-built-billed-right/#comments Fri, 05 Jan 2024 02:02:37 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=44057 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid: built, billed right 2

The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is marketed as an inexpensive small sport utility vehicle with superior fuel economy. It’s an enticing description for a ... Read more

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