Admittedly, there is a lot of ICE cars featured on this channel, but they also cover EV’s fairly often as well.
Join Alex, Nick and Travis for in-depth looks at the latest cars, trucks, SUVs, and EVs on the market. In every video we cover all the things you should know if you’re shopping for a new vehicle. From what it looks like to what you get on each trim, how much they will cost you and how they compare to the competition. Unlike other channels we don’t waste time on antics, track day diaries, or sweeping vistas with loud music. Instead, we cover the nitty-gritty detail the other channels leave out!
Back in 2006, Alex was car shopping and decided he didn’t like any of the online resources he found. Nobody was showing in detail what the interior looked like, nobody was giving direct comparisons to the segment best sellers, so he decided to do something about it and start Alex On Autos. In 2023 to reflect the other folks here that make our weekly production happen, Alex On Autos became Auto Buyers Guide.
From Alex on Autos. Infiniti’s best-seller isn’t their smallest, or most affordable, or their most fun either. It’s their family-friendly alternative to the Acura MDX, the long-time best seller in the 3-row premium segment. Well, until recently, when it was overtaken by the Lexus TX. Infiniti’s alternative sits smack between the MDX and TX in…
From Alex on Autos. The Maverick has seemed like the darling of the DIY community becuase of it’s size, versatility, and great mpg with the hybrid. But if you wanted AWD capability you had to sacrifice that fuel economy, until now! The Maverick Hybrid AWD may be one of the single best vehicles available on…
From Alex on Autos. Dodge’s Durango is a dinosaur; development on this vehicle started literally two decades ago, yet the best sales year ever was posted last year. Much like Toyota’s old 4Runner, for the Durango, the age of the design appears to be a feature, not a bug, to shoppers. What does that age…
From Alex on Autos. The CR-V Trailsport is a looks-rugged "off-road" placeholder while Honda works on a more rugged next-generation model. It’s the automotive equivalent of turning up at the BBQ in a Patagonia puffer; it screams, "I might think about looking into climbing the Andes one day." So in that respect, it’s not the…
From Alex on Autos. The most fun compact luxury SUV might be something along the lines of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Porsche Macan, while the most well-rounded might be the X3, but the best seller? None of those, instead it’s the Lexus NX. If you want something reliable, comfortable, insanely efficient, and now, thanks…
From Alex on Autos. 2027 brings some welcome changes to the biggest VW SUV in America. To better compete with the new Palisade and the hugely successful Grand Highlander, Volkswagen redesigned the Atlas to be a bit bigger and more luxurious on the inside, and certainly a great deal bolder on the outside. VW dropped…
From Alex on Autos. Do you like the Bolt, but you wish it had more range and AWD? Or what if you want to buy a new Bolt in 2 years? Well, with the Bolt going bye-bye soon, here’s Kia’s answer to the compact EV question. But… Is anyone asking it? Here’s why we don’t…
From Alex on Autos. Hyundai is working on a new body-on-frame platform that will spawn mid-sized trucks and off-road SUVs to compete with Bronco, Wrangler, and the legendary Land Cruiser as well. The Boulder concept gives us the best idea of what they may look like. Here’s why we don’t talk about reliability much: https://youtu.be/WicesuUvTXo…
From Alex on Autos. Were you hoping that the Pacifica PHEV would have been replaced by a V6 regular hybrid without a plug? Or perhaps the new 1.6L turbo hybrid from the Cherokee? Yeah, us too. Instead, the Pacifica is keepin’ on keepin’ on with the same engines and much of the same interior as…
From Alex on Autos. We don’t know what kind of fuel economy the Seltos hybrid will get when it launches later this year, but the Niro, using the same basic hybrid components, scores over 50 MPG, so this might be pretty close, but it’ll have something the Niro never got: AWD. Here’s why we don’t…
From Alex on Autos. Subaru’s newest 3-row SUV and newest EV is… You guessed it, related to the new Toyota Highlander EV. Somehow though, it almost makes more sense as a Subaru because they have always struggled in the 3-row segment and this is an entirely new angle for them. Here’s why we don’t talk…
From Alex on Autos. Here’s why we don’t talk about reliability much: https://youtu.be/WicesuUvTXo And resale value? Same thing: https://youtu.be/635cX7A3E_Y Join this channel to get access to perks! https://www.youtube.com/@AAutoBuyersGuide/membership Support on Patreon: patreon.com/autobuyersguide Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide: https://www.youtube.com/c/evbuyersguide The Mountain Garden: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMountainGarden Follow us on Facebook: http://fb.me/theautobuyersguide/
From Alex on Autos. Since 2023 Toyota has been the only game in town if you were looking for a big, boxy SUV with high fuel economy and a third row that adults don’t need to be contortionists to occupy, but for 2026 there’s a new sheriff in town: the Palisade from Hyundai. Utilising a…
From Alex on Autos. INFINITI has begun the push to reignite their brand image leading with performance looks and hopefully followed by some more performance engines. Until those arrive, models like this new QX65 are taking known quantities like the QX60 and broadening the the appeal of the platform. While this loses the third row…
From Alex on Autos. VW has gone two very different directions when it comes to their family haulers; Futuristic Retro and Modern Conventional. The Atlas doesn’t have a long list of flashy features trying to set it apart from the competition but it scores well in all the metrics that are truly going to matter…
From Alex on Autos. Oddly, there aren’t many hybrid 3-row RUVs in America, especially roomy models. It’s a segment Toyota had all to itself with the Highlander for decades, but now we have two big options in the 2026 Grand Highlander and the 2026 Palisade / Telluride. Toyota offers two hybrid options, one focused on…
From Alex on Autos. Looking for a fuel-efficient small SUV with or without a plug, but you want more room in the back seat than you can find in a RAV4 or Escape? Well, there’s a Sportage for you, just don’t expect too much "sport" in the small Kia crossover because those days are long…
From Alex on Autos. The Kia Telluride was like a tidal wave for Kia in 2020 and the swells keep coming for the 2027 model year. This is far from a refresh, it’s the rebirth of the Telluride to compete with the likes of the Toyota Grand Highlander and it’s taken a big step up.…
From Alex on Autos. The Kia Telluride was like a tidal wave for Kia in 2020 and the swells keep coming for the 2027 model year. This is far from a refresh, it’s the rebirth of the Telluride to compete with the likes of the Toyota Grand Highlander and it’s taken a big step up.…
From Alex on Autos. If you had doubts about Audi’s software, some subtle tweaks and resurrected features mostly solve my complaints, but the Q3 is more than just a software tweak for 2026. This model year the smallest Audi in America gets more power, a new transmission, better efficiency, improved performance, a new interior with…
From Alex on Autos. Audi is betting big on their new Q5 and the upcoming Q3 to dispel the impression that Audi’s interiors have gone downhill lately. Sporting big screens, more wood trim and better interior color options, the new Q5 aklso beings more power and a slicker shifting transmission to the party. Really, the…
From Alex on Autos. Despite there being constant demand in America for small cargo carriers and small shuttle vans, it’s been a market that’s rarely been well served. The Transit Connect was a bit small, the Nissan NV, ditto. The last ProMaster City suffered from the exact same issue, really the only option that was…
From Alex on Autos. The Dodge Charger may be the most versatile car sold in the US. With 3 and 5 door options, 3 heavy hitting powertrains, and standard All Wheel Drive there’s very little this can’t do and do well. The R/T is the lowest horsepower but also the lowest priced option starting just…
From Alex on Autos. Is this the King of Commuter Cars? One of the first things you’ll hear about electric vehicles is that they aren’t affordable, but Chevy begs to differ. The Bolt returns with the price tag that started love affairs years ago, and while there have been a few updates the most notable…
From Alex on Autos. The Grandest Highlander is hands-down the best Highlander Toyota ever made. It’s big, it’s boxy, it seats up to 8 and gets well over 30 MPG. But there’s also an unexpected sporty side to the Grand Highlander that you might not suspect. It also makes one wonder: why would you ever…
From Alex on Autos. Here’s why we don’t talk about reliability much: https://youtu.be/WicesuUvTXo And resale value? Same thing: https://youtu.be/635cX7A3E_Y Join this channel to get access to perks! https://www.youtube.com/@AAutoBuyersGuide/membership Support on Patreon: patreon.com/autobuyersguide Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide: https://www.youtube.com/c/evbuyersguide The Mountain Garden: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMountainGarden Follow us on Facebook: http://fb.me/theautobuyersguide/
From Alex on Autos. I have a bold thought, should the 2026 #SubaruUncharted have been a #WRX EV? For the smallest car in the #Subie EV lineup, they once again collaborated with Toyota to create… wait for it… a Subaru EV that starts as a FWD model. Yep, the first #subaru SUV in some time…
From Alex on Autos. For 2026 Jeep’s most popular model gets a mild nip/tuck and a new engine, but it’s not the engine some of you have been hoping for (more to come on that), no it’s a new 2.0L turbo which is kind of / sort of a replacement for the 5.7L Hemi. Say…
From Alex on Autos. After taking a few years off, Jeep’s Cherokee is back in a big way: it boasts an all-new 37 MPG hybrid system that promises better winter weather grip than Toyota’s e-AWD setup. What it’s not doing, at least not yet, is taking the fight to Ford’s Bronco Sport like many of…
From Alex on Autos. The CX-5 was in need of some love and Mazda has delivered! For 2026 we see the carryover of a name and an engine but just about everything else is new; inside and out. If this is what you use for a family car the extra room found in the back…
From Alex on Autos. The CX-5 was in need of some love and Mazda has delivered! For 2026 we see the carryover of a name and an engine but just about everything else is new; inside and out. If this is what you use for a family car the extra room found in the back…
From Alex on Autos. While we all wait for the inevitable hybrid Outback, Subaru has another adventure wagon for you to consider: the Trailseeker. Not only is this the first "Electric Outback" Subaru has sold, it’s the quickest production Subaru ever, thanks to 375 ponies and nearly 400 lb-ft of twist. Also a surprise? It’s…
From Alex on Autos. While we all wait for the inevitable hybrid Outback, Subaru has another adventure wagon for you to consider: the Trailseeker. Not only is this the first "Electric Outback" Subaru has sold, it’s the quickest production Subaru ever, thanks to 375 ponies and nearly 400 lb-ft of twist. Also a surprise? It’s…
From Alex on Autos. The C-HR is back and much more electric than the last time we saw it in the US; this time around that means fully. We still get a youthful look but now it comes with over 300hp (338) and while the range hasn’t quite hit 300 it’s still entirely usable. The…
From Alex on Autos. The bz family is growing and the largest (and maybe most surprising) member is the bz Woodland. If you’re looking for some fun in your functional or some zip fior your road trip this is one you have to try. Of the EV’s wearing the Toyota badge you won’t find more…
From Alex on Autos. Acura is making a big push to reach a younger buyer with the Integra and how the ADX. Of these two, it’s likely the ADX that will find more homes in the garage but so much of that is built on what the Integra does well and that is to be…
From Alex on Autos. The Toyota Grand Highlander and Hyundai Palisade are two of the roomiest and most efficient 3-row crossover SUVs in America, offering hybrid power and efficiency, 7 or 8 seats, and enough cargo room for a family of light-packers to head out for the weekend. But when it comes to hauling the…
From Alex on Autos. The Macan Electric is a hoot and a half, but it’s also worth a king’s ransom… The high price tag (easily over $100K for many configurations) and extreme levels of customization are the reason that comparisons are so hard. Literally any other EV this size is MUCH, MUCH less expensive, but…
From Alex on Autos. There are updates, refreshes, and complete transformations but only the last descriptor covers the 2027 Toyota Highlander. We knew something was going to have to change when the Grand Highlander landed (but also took off) and it seems like the future is BEV for Toyota’s popular people mover. It rides on…
From Alex on Autos. Rumors of the A6’s (ICE) demise have been greatly exaggerated. It turns out that the electric only A6 isn’t meant to be for 2026 and instead what is arriving at dealers has more power than the outgoing model and some pretty clever packaging. That cleverness is important because even though this…
From Alex on Autos. Chevy’s unique decision to electrify their Blazer AND Equinox nameplates has some folks understandably confused. Afterall, from Hyundai to Tesla, Ford to Volkswagen, most companies are fielding just one 2-row EV SUV in America, but Chevy decided to create almost scale models of their EV. Was that the right move? I…
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From Alex on Autos. #acura #acuraadx #adx #dailydriver #turbo #hatchback #integra #aspec Here’s why we don’t talk about reliability much: https://youtu.be/WicesuUvTXo And resale value? Same thing: https://youtu.be/635cX7A3E_Y Join this channel to get access to perks! https://www.youtube.com/@AAutoBuyersGuide/membership Support on Patreon: patreon.com/autobuyersguide Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide: https://www.youtube.com/c/evbuyersguide The Mountain Garden: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMountainGarden Follow…
From Alex on Autos. With an MSRP less than a RAV4, and an actual out-the-door price well below the average new vehicle in 2025. For $35,000 or less, you can get an EV that will easily replace your old gas Equinox with better performance, more legroom, ginormous screens, and you’ll never have to visit a…
From Alex on Autos. Sedan sales are in a slump and full-size luxury sedan sales are in a near free-fall, with fewer options on sale every year. The best of the bunch for now? In my mind that’s the 7-Series from BMW. It’s not as opulent as a Maybach, but it’s a hair more discreet.…
From Alex on Autos. It seemed like there was nearly an Explorer for all who needed a 3 row SUV, and now they may have completed the quest. The new Ford Explorer Tremor takes everything you love about the original (including up to 400hp) and gives it a more capable, off-road twist. Along with accenting…
From Alex on Autos. The Pilot has been Honda’s biggest SUV but it seems to have been overshadowed by the Passport. No longer, at least that’s what Honda hopes! The boxy, rugged styling of the 2 row midsize has made it’s way to three row and it gets some interior upgrades to boot. It feels…
From Alex on Autos. With the Nissan Versa going the way of the do-do-bird, the Sentra is doing double duty as Nissan’s Corolla/Civic fighter and the least expensive Nissan in America. Here’s why we don’t talk about reliability much: https://youtu.be/WicesuUvTXo And resale value? Same thing: https://youtu.be/635cX7A3E_Y Join this channel to get access to perks! https://www.youtube.com/@AAutoBuyersGuide/membership…
From Alex on Autos. It’s not the window itself, it’s the fact that a camera and LCD aren’t a good substitute for a real mirror unless you have young eyes… Here’s why we don’t talk about reliability much: https://youtu.be/WicesuUvTXo And resale value? Same thing: https://youtu.be/635cX7A3E_Y Join this channel to get access to perks! https://www.youtube.com/@AAutoBuyersGuide/membership Support…
From Alex on Autos. The Honda Prelude has returned but in a way that many are unsure of. the shadow is still a racer coupe with a fun wheel drive layout but under the hood you find the same hybrid powerttain as the Civic, Accord, and CR-V. The suspension is also pulled directly from a…