Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla Cross Floor Mats Comparison: All-Weather vs. Carpet vs. TPE

In the quest to safeguard your Toyota Corolla Cross interior, it is important to get the right floor mats. Regardless of whether you put more value on durability, comfort, or stylishness, the debate commonly separates into three broad categories, including all-weather, carpet, and TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) floor mats. Your Toyota Corolla Cross needs the best precaution as possible and this begins at the floor with the use of high quality floor mats. The proper mats would not only protect the internal part of your car against the dirt, the spillage, and wear but contribute towards the comfort and fashion.  In this guide, we’ll compare these three types of Toyota Corolla Cross floor mats, helping you decide which is best for

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2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo Review: Delivering 190 HP Under $31,500

The 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo represents the flagship variant of Kia’s new compact sedan lineup, replacing the outgoing Forte with a vehicle that delivers substantially more power, technology, and refinement. Priced at $31,445 as tested with the Technology Package, this turbocharged sedan offers a compelling value proposition in a segment dominated by the Honda Civic and Mazda3. Engine and Performance The GT-Line Turbo distinguishes itself from lesser Kia K4 trims with a 1.6-liter turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine producing 190 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 195 lb-ft of torque available from 1,700 to 4,500 rpm. This represents a significant upgrade from the standard 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine that produces just 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque found in LX

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2025 Subaru WRX tS Review: The Rally Legend Stands Alone

The 2025 Subaru WRX tS stands as the most capable and focused WRX ever sold in North America. Priced at $46,875 including destination, this “tuned by STI” variant combines STI-developed suspension, upgraded Brembo brakes, and aggressive summer tires with the WRX’s proven 271-horsepower turbocharged boxer engine. For enthusiasts who have been waiting for Subaru to deliver something closer to the discontinued WRX STI, this is not an STI. It does not have more power. But it might be exactly what you need. What tS Means The lowercase “t” and uppercase “S” stand for “tuned by STI,” referring to Subaru Tecnica International, the motorsport division founded in 1988 that brought Subaru three World Rally Championships and 47 WRC wins. This naming

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2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Review: Stylish and Sporty Under 30

In the ever-evolving landscape of compact sedans, the 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line emerges as a curious contender. Positioned as a replacement for the outgoing Forte/K3/Cerato, this new entry aims to capture the hearts of young buyers seeking a sporty yet affordable option. With a bit of real-world driving experiences, including a journey from Sacramento to Lake Tahoe, and plenty of winter storm time, it’s clear that the K4 GT-Line is a mixed bag of impressive features and notable shortcomings. Key Takeaways Stinger-inspired design stands out: The K4’s fastback roofline and hidden rear door handles give it a sportier, more premium look than the Forte it replaces, making it one of the most distinctive compact sedans on sale. Performance doesn’t match the

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#286, James Raia Behind the Wheel: Seven Years of Stories, Cars, and Conversations

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 56:43 — 51.9MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreIn this special The Weekly Driver podcast episode, Michael Kahn takes the reins from longtime hosts James Raia and Bruce Aldrich in an interview with Raia, who reflects on the journey in automotive journalism and podcasting over the past seven years. Raia leans forward and with a bit of a journalistic tone, he casually shares, “After reviewing cars every week for 21 years, I still find myself asking, ‘What’s the story behind this car?’” With candid humor and heartfelt anecdotes, Raia shares the story of how he and Aldrich built the podcast from scratch, interviewing everyone from car enthusiasts next door to industry giants

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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid: built, billed right

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 family needing solid transportation, reliability, efficiency and strong brand resale value. New with last year’s model, the hybrid joins the Corolla family. Its pedigree stands alone as the best-selling car in history. The Cross debuted in 2022, with the new hybrid, of course, substantially boosting gas mileage. In its debut model year, the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is available in S, SE and XSE trims. All versions are powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine paired with a hybrid system for a combined 196 horsepower and a continuously variable transmission. All-wheel drive is standard. As

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From campus to road trips: best cars for the college lifestyle

Embarking on a college journey is invigorating. From the hustle of studying, attending lectures and tackling assignments to the joys of learning, socializing and exploring, there’s never a dull moment. Having a reliable and practical vehicle can make a significant difference. Whether it’s for everyday commuting, weekend trips or occasional road trips, the right car can enhance the college lifestyle. Many students often wonder what car best fits their college lifestyle. The decision hinges on many factors, including budget, functionality, and the car’s fuel efficiency. And while you may rely on online paper writing services and have the best online essay writers write an essay for me if you’re asking “do my essays for me“, when it comes to choosing

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2023 Honda Civic Type R morphs into hot sports car

After 51 years, 11 generations and approaching 28 million in sales, the Honda Civic remains among the most enduring and dependable vehicles. It’s available as a coupe, sedan and hatchback and in Si and Type R high-performance options. It’s offered in Sport, Touring, LX, EX and Sport trims and it ideally defines its name’s origin. The Civic’s moniker means “a car created for citizens and cities.” Civics are everywhere, albeit with a caveat. What once defined the needs of citizens in cities is no more. And the vehicle, classified in its tenure as both a subcompact and compact and with the multiple personalities as a family sedan a zippy sports car, may have lost its way. Six years ago, the

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#250, The Weekly Driver’s 2022 Cars of the Year

Selecting the cars of the year helps celebrate another year reviewing new cars and trucks, visiting auto shows and talking with vintage car owners, book authors and industry experts about their cars of the year. There are always great and not-so-great moments driving vehicles. The industry is always abuzz. There are always changes, oddball statistics, recalls and new models and makes. What has Elon Musk done now? Will autonomous driving and EVs ever make a significant difference? Will low-profile tires stop blowing while negotiating small divots in the road? Will Audi ever change its front-grille design? As much as the automotive industry changes, sometimes not much happens. In 2007, the year the iPhone debuted, the starting price of the Toyota

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2022 Honda Civic: Still reigns as top compact sedan at age 50

Technology overload and extraneous warning lights and sounds. Mood lighting and champagne flutes in mini back-seat refrigerators. Paddle shifters standard in family sedans with continuously variable transmissions? Where will it all end? How about with a 2022 Honda Civic? It’s not a return to automotive simplicity with roll-up windows and cigarette lighters. Rather, it’s an iconic car, now in its 11th generation. It’s 50 years old, with 12 million sold. It cost less than $31,000 for the top-line model, about two-thirds of the average price of a new car in the United States. With its new mature appearance inside and outside, the 2022 Honda Civic moves higher on the list, maybe to the top of the list, of the industry’s

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#222, Author Russell Hayes’ new book: everything VW Golf

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 28:12 — 38.7MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreThe VW Golf is the third best-selling car in history, behind the top-selling Toyota Corolla and Ford F-Series of pickup trucks. More than 35 million of the versatile vehicles have sold since the car’s debut as a 1974 edition. With the motoring icon approaching its 50th anniversary, author Russell Hayes has expanded and upgraded his book The Volkswagen Golf Story to include the full Golf 7 range and the latest incarnation, the Golf 8. The new edition is available from Behemoth Publishing  Co-host Bruce Aldrich is on assignment, so I interview Hayes this week on The Weekly Driver Podcast. “Europe has always been the

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Pickup truck owners beware: theft on the rise

Pickup truck owners get the best of all automotive versatility. But there’s also a dubious consideration — theft. According to newly released statistics from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, four of the top-10 most stolen vehicles in the United States are pickup trucks. At the top of the stolen list for the second straight year is Ford F series pickup truck. Theft of the country’s most popular vehicle increased 13 percent from 2019 to 2020, with 44,014 reports of stolen. The most “popular” year for the full-size pickup truck’s theft is 2006. Pickup Truck Theft: Ford Tops List Trucks on the most stolen vehicle list also include the 10. Dodge Ram 1500 (11,991); No. 7, GMC Sierra 1500 Denali (13,016)

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#212, 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost named Car of the Year

Early in 2021, a teenage boy witnessed a colleague and me exit a 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost at a local sandwich shop. He approached us, looked at my friend and said: “Excuse me, sir. What kind of job do I need to get to afford a car like that?” A few hours later while waiting in the Ghost at a stoplight two men in a vehicle to my right that may not have made it to its destination, caught my attention. Before the light changed, they uncorked a jubilant dance of synchronized hand signs and body gestures. I didn’t know what the display meant, but I’m certain it was a good thing. Far more expensive vehicles exist. But the Ghost, with

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2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid: country’s best new car value?

Car buyers often maintain their brand and style preferences for decades. It’s among the reasons hybrid and all-electric vehicle sales have increased slowly. As an example, the Toyota Prius is now 21 years old. As the first mass-produced hybrid in the United States, it once dominated the country’s alternative fuel vehicle annual sales. But that still represented less than four percent of all auto sales. 2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Offer Great Value The Prius’ popularity has waned, but Toyota still maintains its dominance in the hybrid segment. The Toyota RAV4 now reigns with 28 percent of the market share. Key Takeaways 53 mpg city, 52 mpg highway on regular gas: A 1.8-liter four-cylinder paired with two electric motors and a

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2022 Honda Civic: Best got better at age 50

Fifty years ago, the Honda Civic was introduced as a two-door or four-door subcompact sedan, a three-door or five-door hatchback and a five-door station wagon. It had starting cost of about $1,400 and weighed 1,411 pounds. Simultaneously, not much and everything has changed. The debut Civic’s four-cylinder, 61-horsepower engine, was propelled by a four-speed manual transmission. It advanced from 0-to-60 miles per hour in 10.5 seconds and it had a top speed of 90 mph. The new Civic had a spacious interior, and it quickly built a reputation as environmentally friendly, fuel-efficient and reliable. The 2022 Honda Civic, the debut of the car’s 11th generation, designates the brand’s 50th anniversary. It does so in grand fashion, particularly with the sport

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#163, The Weekly Driver Podcast’s Cars of the Year

Welcome to the 14th annual Cars of the Year list, selected by TheWeeklyDriver.com. This year, co-host Bruce Aldrich and I announce the top-10 list on this week’s episode of The Weekly Driver Podcast. Bruce and I individually picked 10 vehicles from the nearly 40 cars and trucks in 2020 models I reviewed and Bruce drove. Neither of us was surprised. Our choices for cars of the year were nearly identical, including our No. 1 choice, the 2020 Corvette Stingray. Unlike many publications, we wait until the end of the year to announce our selections. A year’s perspective is important. Cars of the Year Here are The Weekly Driver Podcast’s choices for 2020 (with prices), followed by cars of the year

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