Tesla Model Y by Alexander Migl - CC-BY-SA-4.0 When you talk about electric vehicles, most people think of Tesla. True enough, before Tesla, electric cars were seen mainly as slow and impractical, with so-so range. Tesla changed this perception with the Roadster, which was a high-performance electric sports car. This demonstrated that electric cars could be both fun and practical. With its success as one of the trailblazers of the EV movement, Tesla has been putting out new models for different market segments.

Image source The midsize sedan class is one of the most competitive segments – one that’s full of cars with excellent driving dynamics, striking styles, and competitive prices. Over the years, the Hyundai Sonata has fought its way into the midsize sedan segment and is now considered a worthy competitor. Thanks to Hyundai’s focus on bringing premium-level feel and features into the Sonata. So you’re probably asking, is a used Hyundai Sonata a good purchase?

Ford Flex by napolifd — CC-BY-SA-4.0 The Ford Flex is a popular full-size crossover car from the quality Ford brand. This vehicle was first manufactured in 2008 and continued until 2019. If you’re looking into a used car, this one might be on your list. If so, you might wonder - what are the Ford Flex years to avoid? We’re here to help you with this question so you can make the best decision for your life.

Source: Pixabay Audi is a well-performing German-based luxury vehicle that sells well in the US, ranking 4th on the highest selling of the luxury brands, with nearly 250,000 vehicles sold annually in the country. Audi sold over 1.5 total vehicles globally in 2020, which is a decrease of 8.3% from the previous year. But despite lower total sales, Audi increased its market share in the majority of key markets. Sales climbed by over 5 percent to a record in China, which was Audi’s most significant single-country market.

Source: Pixabay As you may know, EVs and hybrids are all the rage these days. Both car manufacturers and the government are trying to outdo each other in pushing for an all-electric future and eliminating the need for internal combustion engines. Car brands are producing EVs and hybrid vehicles left and right. While some EVs and hybrids are released with brand-new nameplates, some automakers simply release hybrid versions of their popular models.

Photo by Neerob Raihan on Unsplash With more than 50 million examples sold, the Toyota Corolla is the most popular car on the planet. And given the dominance of SUVs in today’s automotive marketplace, it was only a matter of time before Toyota produced a utility vehicle with a Corolla nameplate. Hence the Corolla Cross. But are there Toyota Corolla Cross years to avoid? We’ll explore the answer to this question and then provide an overview of the company’s newest SUV model.

Source: Pixabay As the trend toward electric vehicles continues, hybrid and EVs are becoming more popular. Many car manufacturers are investing in this trend by creating their own hybrid and electric models. However, there is a lesser-known segment of vehicles called alternative fuel vehicles. That’s right, there are electric cars that run on hydrogen fuel, and they’re referred to as hydrogen fuel cell cars or FCEVs. Simply put, FCEVs draw their power from electricity generated by hydrogen-powered fuel cells instead of just the battery.

Source: Pixabay Since 2006, Toyota’s Highlander Hybrid has been a popular SUV among consumers. If you’re thinking about buying one, you first need to know which Toyota Highlander Hybrid years to avoid. Quick Answer: The Toyota Highlander Hybrid years to avoid are 2006 and 2008. The Highlander Hybrid is a rock-solid vehicle that has performed well since its inception. The only “off” years it had were 2006 and 2008. All other years have shown the Highlander Hybrid to be an incredibly reliable SUV.

Photo by Tigran Hambardzumyan on Unsplash The Nissan Quest was a minivan that was produced and sold by Nissan for four generations, from 1993 to 2017. Nissan discontinued the Quest after the 2017 model year due to a downturn in minivan sales in North America and opted for more focus on SUVs. It was a fairly popular vehicle when it was in production but poor safety ratings in the last years of production led to its cancellation.

Pontiac Vibe by im4t00l — CC BY-SA 2.0  The Pontiac Vibe is one of those vehicles that had a short enough production run it seems likely that there were some problems with it, at least at first glance. However, compared with other Pontiac vehicles, the Vibe actually had fewer complaints and issues. That said, why was the Pontiac Vibe taken out of production, and are there good and bad model years you should pay attention to?