@tehealey

Freelance writer/editor. Opinions expressed are my own. RTs are not endorsements. Bylines: Torque News, Consumer Guide, Fighting Irish Wire, DaWindyCity

 Chicago, IL
Joined January 2009
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The 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser Costs $75,789 as Tested, But It Shares Its Hybrid With the 4Runner and...

My 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser stickered at $75,789. The cheaper 1958 trim keeps the same 326 HP hybrid, full time 4WD, and 6,000 pound towing for about $17,000 less. Here is what you give up..

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I Drove Hyundai’s Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy and Got Smooth, Quiet 30 MPG Family Travel, But at My...

Hyundai’s 2027 Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy gets 30 mpg, about $600 a year cheaper to fuel than a Honda Pilot. It is smooth and quiet, but at my size the third row was for kids only.

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The 2026 Ford Ranger Raptor Costs $62,430 and Out-Muscles a Tacoma TRD Pro, But Toyota’s Hybrid...

Ford's 2026 Ranger Raptor stickered at $62,430 with 405 HP, less than a 326 HP Tacoma TRD Pro. But the Toyota hybrid’s better mpg could erase that price gap in under four years.

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Ram’s 777 HP TRX SRT Costs $110,405, But at 12 MPG the Gas Bill Could Run About $4,000 a Year

Ram’s 2027 TRX SRT stickered at $110,405 and gets 12 mpg combined, enough to make anyone wince. But after driving its 777 HP supercharged Hemi V8, I can see why people want one anyway.

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Ford’s 2026 Explorer Tremor Stickered at $63,910 With a 400 HP V6, But the Cheaper 4 Cylinder Tows...

Ford’s 2026 Explorer Tremor stickered at $63,910 with the 400 HP V6, and it rides as smoothly as any Explorer. But the cheaper 4 cylinder Tremor tows the same 5,000 pounds and gets better mpg.

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The 2027 Kia Seltos Is A Stylish Crossover That Takes A Dynamic Step Back, Despite A Near $40,000...

One of Kia’s most interesting vehicles is the Seltos, and while it remains a value proposition, the driving dynamics take a step back for 2027. For less money, a RAV4 Hybrid with AWD gets 42 mpg and...

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Affordable performance is never bad. torquenews.com/3929/2026-sub…

The 2026 Subaru WRX’s New Base Model is $33,500 Of Affordable, Familiar Fun

Subaru has figured out a way to make the base WRX feel a lot more upmarket, and more affordable without being punishing.

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Seems like CR-V owners are quite happy torquenews.com/3929/honda-cr…

Honda CR-V Owners Tell a Car Buyer Who Commutes 14 Times A Week The Good And The Bad, Including 38...

If you’re considering a Honda CR-V, current owners will tell you that the hybrid is the way to go. Oh, and you might not need all-wheel drive in the city, even if it does snow.

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It seems Ford Lightning owners are enjoying Ionna's charging network. torquenews.com/3929/ford-f-1…

Ford F-150 Lightning Owners Reveal Why New Ionna Chargers Are Beating Tesla and Electrify America

An F-150 Lightning owner paid $13.42 to charge from 42 to 87 percent in 20 minutes at Ionna, a network Ford doesn't own. Owners say it beats Electrify America and Tesla, but the math shows when gas...

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The 2026 Genesis G70 Is a Wonderful 365 HP Sport Sedan Held Back by Outdated Tech, and Its Twin...

I wanted to love the 2026 Genesis G70 3.3T, a 365 HP twin turbo V6 sport sedan that may be the last of its kind. I mostly did, but outdated tech and a cramped cabin kept taking away some of the fun.

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A few weeks ago I was on Drive Chicago to chat about the Jeep Grand Wagoneer: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

Drive Chicago - (08/08/26) - Review of the 2026 Ford Ranger

Podcast Episode · DriveChicago · August 8 · 38m

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The Ranger was also reviewed by the Drive Chicago crew … the preview thumbnail doesn’t cover it all
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Just got stuck in a Chicago park district lot because the gate wouldn’t open. Customer service told me the camera couldn’t read the license plate. Wonder if that’s been a known problem with this new system
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Taking an Uber to a friend’s house. It’s a Ford C-Max Energi. Completely forgot this vehicle existed.
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The Late, Lamented Honda Element May Be Returning in 3 Years, According To Honda Civic Forum

Rumors are always worth taking with a grain of salt, but if the Honda Element returns, it will likely have a hybrid powertrain.

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The 2026 Lexus ES Is Massively Changed Yet Very Much The Same

Lexus has given the 2026 ES more size, electrification, and even better noise reduction. It looks very different but feels very much the same.

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Toyota Gave The 2026 Camry 232 Horsepower, And Shows Why A 51-MPG Family Sedan Doesn't Have To Feel...

Toyota is changing expectations about efficiency. The latest 2026 Camry adds performance with 232 HP and capability without abandoning the practicality that helped make it one of America's best-sel...

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Yeah, the Acura Integra A-Spec is good: torquenews.com/3929/2026-acu…

The 2026 Acura Integra A-Spec Answers Its Critics With Performance At An Affordable Price

The 2026 Acura Integra A-Spec has a lot going for it -- but it's easy to overlook its best attributes by focusing on its flaws. Spend time worrying about its relative lack of power, for example, and...

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I really liked the new Honda Prelude, but wish it had a usable rear seat: torquenews.com/3929/2026-hon…

The 2026 Honda Prelude Surprises, But Lack Of These Two Features And Weird Choices Hold It Back

The 2026 Honda Prelude disappointed some folks, especially Honda fans, and especially Honda fans of a certain vintage, just based on the fact that Honda made it a hybrid and didn't offer a manual...

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Sedans at Buick again? We'll see. torquenews.com/3929/buick-se…

The Buick Sedans Are The Most Interesting Part of the 2027 Chevy Camaro's Comeback, Since They Will...

Reports have been circulating suggesting that the Chevrolet Camaro will return as a 2027 model. One thing that might be getting buried in the excitement surrounding the return of the Camaro is that...

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