ONE BRAND THAT IS MOVING FORWARD WITH EV TECHNOLOGY.

While some automakers are scaling back their investment and support of battery electric vehicles Subaru is moving in the other direction. An example is the Trailseeker, a crossover that left an impression with Bumper2Bumpertv.

CONTINUING TO MOVE UPSCALE.

Mazda is a brand that doesn’t make major changes without a reason or a long term plan. As Bumper2Bumpertv tells us the company is now opting to make subtle changes to keep up with competitors and add some panache to their vehicles.

THIS SMALL CROSSOVER HAS THE GET UP AND GO!!

The Volkswagen brand offers multiple crossovers and SUV’s. One of them, the Tiguan, has undergone multiple iterations over the years including an R trim level performance version that Bumper2Bumpertv enjoyed for a week of seat time.

AN ELECTRIC ROAD TRIP TO LEARN HISTORY DIFFERENTLY.

Can a battery electric vehicle work for a road trip? Will it run out of power and leave a driver stranded? Bumper2Bumpertv took that into consideration when testing the Mercedes EQE 320+.

A CROSSOVER TOUGHENS UP.

The KIA brand offers several crossovers in tis lineup ranging from compact to large vehicles. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at one model that offers a version intended for use on less than perfect surfaces.

A SMALL SUV THAT IS MORE THAN CAPABLE.

The Subaru Outback XT matches off road capability with some pretty good technology. Bumper2Bumpertv takes a look at the Indiana built crossover and what is under the skin.

IT IS SHOWTIME IN THE CITY!!

The 2025 New York Auto International Auto Show lived up to its title. Bumper2Bumpertv tells us that despite no new products from the domestic big three, import nameplates got top billing.

A second time around with an EV.

DESPITE FORECASTS OF GLOOM AND DOOM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES-BATTERY POWERED SEDANS AND SUV’S ARE SLOWLY GAINING TRACTION IN THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET AND AROUND THE GLOBE. WITH THAT IN MIND BUMPER2BUMPERTV TOOK A SECOND LOOK AT WHAT THE KIA EV6 BRINGS TO THE PARTY.

STRETCHING OUT THE USE OF A BRAND NAME.

The Toyota brand’s evolving vehicles gave the company a chance to revive a classic model name. That is what happened when the Crown was reintroduced to North American buyers. Now as Bumper2Bumpertv explains the automaker is squeezing in another model under the same name.

A TRANSITION VEHICLE TO PROVIDE A TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE.

At last, the Mazda brand is offering a hybrid platform for drivers in the North American market. The brand’s gas electric model comes in the CX-50 hybrid and Bumper2Bumpertv has some observations about the vehicle.

A MAKEOVER FOR A MIDSIZE CROSSOVER

Volkswagen has flipped the script so to speak on the 2025 Tiguan crossover. Bumper2Bumpertv has a first look at the new platform.

ANOTHER MIDSIZE CROSSOVER GETS INTO THE BATTERY ELECTRIC SPACE.

While other car makers may have gotten there first, Honda tried to get everything right with its first fully Battery Electric Vehicle, or EV if you please. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at what the brand came up with and how a cooperative agreement will help more than one automaker.

IS THE CAR OF THE FUTURE ALREADY HERE?

A few years ago the idea of vehicles that don’t use fossil fuel and had technology to think for themselves was just a dream. Bumper2Bumpertv says it is closer to reality as demonstrated in the Genesis GV60 electric powered model.

BATTERY POWERED LUXURY

Lexus now has a player in the battery electric segment with the RZe. Bumper2Bumpertv finds it has lots of familiar features from the brand along with a subtle shift in design approach.

SAME SIZE PACKAGE DIFFFERENT CONTENT ?

The Mazda brand has been successfully using a common design and drive train system for several years in their vehicles. Bumper2Bumpertv finds that continues in the CX-70 Crossover which shares a lot with other Mazda platforms

MAZDA’S CX-70 MAKES ITS DEBUT!!

Mazda is now offering another entry in the midsize crossover segment with the CX-70. Bumper2Bumpertv has an early look at the two row unit and where it fits in the brand’s lineup.

2023 NISSAN ARIYA, THE NEXT STEP IN ELECTRIFICATION.

The Nissan brand broke ground as the first large scale automaker to to build and market a fully battery electric vehicle in North America. Now there is a change to the lineup as Bumper2Bumpertv learned with the Ariya Crossover.

TOYOTA IS SQUEEZING EVERYTHING IT CAN FROM THE COROLLA!!

When the Toyota Corolla was introduced in 1966 few would imagine it would still be around nearly 60 years later as one of the brands top selling cars. Now a mid size vehicle it is moving into the crossover space with the Corolla Cross Hybrid. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at what it has become.

TOYOTA SEQUOIA, BIGGER WITH MORE TECH AND POWER.

The latest version of the Toyota Sequoia demonstrates what can happen when a platform gets bigger and slightly more efficient. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at what the TRD edition offers and what works and what doesn’t.

2024 MAZDA CX-90 ROAD TEST

As the brand straddles the space between mass market and premium Mazda is putting a lot effort into upgrading the experience. Bumper2Bumpertv got some seat time in the CX-90 and came away with some distinct impressions.