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. The Blazer EV might be one of the least understood EVs in America, mainly because Chevy doesn’t seem to spend much time explaining why it and the Equinox both exist. Instead they spend more time putting cash on the hood which is a good thing if you want one of the…
From Alex on Autos. That roar you hear isn’t from an animatronic at your favorite amusement park, it’s the 777hp terror known as the TRX. The dune destroyer is back with an updates suspension, more power, and all the improvements from the latest RAM 1500. The TRX is poised to go head to head with…
From Alex on Autos. When the original Telluride landed in 2019, people paid over MSRP and waited on waiting lists — for a Kia. The second generation is a complete redesign, not a refresh, and it arrives with a polarizing new front end, a turbocharged four-cylinder as the only engine (no V6 — that goes…
From Alex on Autos. When the original Telluride landed in 2019, people paid over MSRP and waited on waiting lists — for a Kia. The second generation is a complete redesign, not a refresh, and it arrives with a polarizing new front end, a turbocharged four-cylinder as the only engine (no V6 — that goes…
From Alex on Autos. The 2026 Toyota C-HR hits 0-60 in 4.45 seconds. That’s quicker than a Volkswagen GTI, quicker than Toyota’s own GR Corolla, and it does it with AWD standard, 338 horsepower from twin electric motors, a 74.7 kWh battery, and a sustained 150 kW DC fast charge rate — all starting at…
From Alex on Autos. For 2027, GMC’s Sierra gets the same general updates as the Silverado, but gussied up in GMC clothes… Which I think look pretty darn good. Pity we don’t know much about the engines yet… 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…
From Alex on Autos. The 2026 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid might be the only mainstream PHEV that still makes sense — even if you never plug it in. With the federal EV tax credit gone, rivals like the Tucson and Sportage plug-ins have lost their financial logic, but the RAV4 PHEV has a different pitch…
From Alex on Autos. Slate is set to hit the scene before the end of 2026; no really! While there will technically only be one spec of vehicle rolling out of their Indiana factory it holds the potential to be many things to many people. The Slate Truck has grabbed a lot of attention and…
From Alex on Autos. With Cadillac exiting the mid-sized 3-row SUV space (well, with a gasoline engine), it’s up to Lincoln, and possibly Jeep with the Grand Cherokee L to take the fight to the European luxury brands. How does it fare? Let’s find out. Here’s why we don’t talk about reliability much: And resale…
From Alex on Autos. RAM trucks come in a shockingly large variety of shapes and sizes in 2026, over a million so they say.! While the range is large you’ll most likely be looking at a crew cab, short bed, 4×4 for your next RAM but one of the most interesting choices comes to the…
From Alex on Autos. In addition to the expected new 5.7L and 6.6L V8 engines, the 2027 Silverado adds a 10-speed to the 2.7L turbo, big screens to every trim, and all three cab styles live on! What about changes to that 10-speed? We have no new info on that sadly… Here’s why we don’t…
From Alex on Autos. Think of the 2026 Toyota bZ as the Camry of electric SUVs — dependable, practical, sensibly priced, and engineered for the person who wants an EV that just works without the drama. Starting just over $36,000 and topping out under $49,000, the completely re-engineered bZ (yes, Toyota finally fixed the "bZ4X"…
From Alex on Autos. With the Nissan Versa dead, the 2026 Hyundai Venue is officially the least expensive new car in America — $22,150 including destination, fully loaded for under $25,000, and out the door with tax, title, and license for under $25K in every single state. But the real story isn’t the price tag.…
From Alex on Autos. The world of EV’s isn’t what it used to be and a new model isn’t news worthy just because…but this isn’t just any new model. The Rivian R2 may be one of the most important electric vehicles to hit the market since the Tesla Model 3/Y and that’s precisely because it…
From Alex on Autos. For those shoppers who can look past two little letters, EV, you’ll find the most practical pickup in America. OK, you also have to look past the price tag, but spending a week with the GMC Sierra EV made me wonder: is it time all pickups had a reinvention like this?…
From Alex on Autos. Forget any complaints I have made about Mazda’s turbo and 6-speed automatic in their larger vehicles, because this combo is pure gold in the smallest Mazda in America: the CX-30. It’s so good in fact that if you’re shopping for a Lexus UX or Acura ADX, I’d recommend dropping by your…
From Alex on Autos. A 5.8-second 0-60. A torque-vectoring rear axle with no traditional differential. A specially programmed 8-speed that skips second gear entirely to cut shift time and sharpen acceleration. And an as-tested price of $42,445. The 2026 Ford Maverick Lobo is the sleeper performance truck nobody is talking about — running the same…
From Alex on Autos. Lexus has been slow to the EV game but when it’s stepped forward it has been a noticeably more interesting product than Toyota offers. The brand new TZ follows that same formula providing more power, refinement, and attractive design while still capturing all the practicality you would want in a family…
From Alex on Autos. Lexus has been hard at work on the ES and what’s come out from under is a larger ES with electrified powertrains. For those worried about only a BEV powerplant fear not, this was designed to fit a hybrid role and offers both BEV and HEV. The 350h here isn’t a…
From Alex on Autos. The ES has new lease on life and for this generation it’s completely electrified. If you don’t want a BEV there’s an HEV available, but if you want the best version of the ES you’re in the right place! You can get either the sedate sedan in the the 350e or…
From Alex on Autos. It costs more than the 13 acres it’s parked on. The 2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 is the ultimate version of the Mercedes-Benz SL — and one of the rarest, most exclusive convertibles you can buy in America. Under that absurdly long hood sits the same 577-horsepower 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 as the…
From Alex on Autos. 0-60 in 3.96 seconds. 400 miles of range. Tesla Supercharger access standard. And it undercuts the BMW iX3. The 2027 Volvo EX60 is the first vehicle on Volvo’s new SPA3 platform with 800-volt architecture, cell-to-body battery technology, 20% more energy density than the outgoing platform, and a 10-80% DC fast charge…
From Alex on Autos. Mazda redesigned the CX-5 from the ground up for 2026 — bigger back seat, deeper cargo area, a massive new infotainment screen with Google built in — and then dropped in the same 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder and the same six-speed automatic it has used for years. The result is a…
From Alex on Autos. The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder hasn’t gotten smaller — the rest of the three-row SUV segment grew around it. Now one of the most compact options under 200 inches long, the refreshed Pathfinder Platinum doubles down on what made it different: a naturally aspirated 3.5L V6 making 285 horsepower (295 in the…
From Alex on Autos. The 2026 Lincoln Navigator returns as one of only three true full-size body-on-frame American luxury SUVs, going head-to-head against the Cadillac Escalade and Jeep Grand Wagoneer in a segment where size, towing, and presence still matter most. Power comes from a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 making 432 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of…
From Alex on Autos. Video Description The 2026 Toyota RAV4 goes all-hybrid for what Toyota is calling a "next generation," though the platform and exterior dimensions carry over from the outgoing model — it’s the styling, interior tech, and powertrains that have been heavily revised. The standard hybrid pairs a 2.5L four-cylinder with two motor-generators…
From Alex on Autos. The 2026 BMW iX gets a new entry-level 45 trim that drops the price of admission while keeping everything that makes the iX one of the most distinctive luxury EVs in America — a carbon fiber reinforced safety cage, 100 kWh battery, up to 312 miles of EPA combined range, and…
From Alex on Autos. It’s been no secret that INFINITI (and Nissan) have some work to do but where does one start? You could swing for the fences in hopes of a home run but that’s not where the smart money is at. That’s why the QX65 is the right vehicle for the moment; one…
From Alex on Autos. The 2026 Kia K4 hatchback might be the smartest affordable buy in America right now — starting at $26,235 with destination and topping out under $33,000 fully loaded as a GT-Line Turbo. The 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder makes 190 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque routed through a real eight-speed automatic transmission…
From Alex on Autos. The IONIQ 9 has been an important addition to Hyundai stable since its release but it hasn’t received much special attention…until now! Meet the 2027 IONIQ 9 Calligraphy Black Ink with, you guessed it, A LOT of black accents. From the black skid plate, to the black wheels, even all the…
From Alex on Autos. You might think it’d make sense for Genesis to target the best-selling Lexus NX when designing a new compact SUV, but instead, they decided it should drive more like a BMW or Mercedes than a Lexus, Acura, Volvo, or even an Audi. The result is a fun-to-drive small SUV with a…
From Alex on Autos. The 2026 Chevrolet Trax has become the go-to answer for the "is the affordable car really dead?" question — and this Active trim proves why, punching well above its sub-$30,000 price with black-accented styling, LED headlights, an 8-inch driver display, an 11-inch infotainment screen, and active noise cancellation that keeps cabin…
From Alex on Autos. The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq V is officially the quickest-accelerating Cadillac ever built, pairing 615 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque with a 3.3-second 0-60 time — all from a 6,000-pound luxury electric SUV riding on GM’s Ultium platform. The Lyriq slots between the smaller Optiq and three-row Vistiq in Cadillac’s expanding…
From Alex on Autos. X7 or 7-series? Which is BMW’s real flagship? That’s a tricky question since I find the 7-series more attractive, and it’s certainly rarer, but the X7 is more roomy, more comfortable, and there’s an Alpina version if you’re after something even more special. For the moment, the 7-series based B7 is…
From Alex on Autos. As many predicted, the rise in EVs has caused a renaissance in the pragmatic station wagon. Well, sort of. While Subaru does call the Trailseeker a wagon, Toyota calls the related bZ Woodland an "SUV" and Chevy designers are probably clutching their pearls at the thought of calling the Blazer EV…
From Alex on Autos. Polestar’s latest creation is their most affordable, but there’s a big catch: it’s the only passenger vehicle I can think of outside a cargo van that is missing a rear window. I wanted to believe it wasn’t a problem, but, let’s be frank, it’s a problem. Here’s why we don’t talk…
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…
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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…