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Say what you want about Hyundai, but the brand has been on a design roll. From the Kia EV9 to the whole Genesis lineup, Hyundai continues to wow for the masses. That design winning streak continues into the 2024 model year with the new Elantra and Sonata sedans.
The Hyundai Elantra’s styling isn’t going to be for everyone, but if you’re in the market for a new car that’s affordable and fuel-efficient, the Elantra Hybrid makes a compelling case for itself. After all, it starts below $25,000 (although the price rises to $25,665 if you include the destination charge) and is…
The Chevy Colorado and Ford Ranger can trade blows all they want, but Chevy doesn’t have a worthy challenger to the Maverick. No carmaker really does, except maybe Hyundai. Ford keeps winning on the small truck front uncontested. It’d be a real shame for the Blue Oval, then, if Chevy were to release a successor to the …