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. 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. RAM seems to have really embraced the bad boy image over the last few years and the question of "what next?" has been answered. Meet the 2027 RAM Rumble Bee, the 1500 that’s here to take the top spot and challenge others to beat it in the sport/street truck world. It’s…
From Alex on Autos. RAM seems to have really embraced the bad boy image over the last few years and the question of "what next?" has been answered. Meet the 2027 RAM Rumble Bee, the 1500 that’s here to take the top spot and challenge others to beat it in the sport/street truck world. It’s…
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…
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…