Buyers Advice & Car Reviews

Buick updates the Encore GX

Supply chain issues have delayed numerous new vehicle models, including the electric Nissan Ariya. The order books opened nearly a year ago with the deliveries expected last fall. Then … crickets.

With the price of fuel soaring dramatically, automobile owners are experiencing plenty of pain at the pumps. That’s particularly true for those piloting full-size utility vehicles, which, along with full-size pickups, are among the thirstiest rigs on the road. There doesn’t appear to be much relief in sight, but the Texas-built 2023 Toyota Sequoia — now with a standard hybrid powertrain — offers a measure of it.

An electric Ram pickup truck with up to 500 miles of range per charge and a battery-powered people-hauling Kia SUV were among the new vehicles being introduced at the New York International Auto Show.

Through the past four generations spanning more than two decades, the Lexus RX has been a perennial leader among midsize luxury utility vehicles. The recently introduced fifth-generation 2023 model is poised to continue in this position by expanding the variety of trim levels and powertrain choices.

Small hatchbacks make affordable fuel-sipping commuters that can tote a good amount of gear. They also serve as platforms for raucous, racing-inspired runabouts with a surfeit of horsepower and attitude. The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla is the latest member of that club.

The Cadillac XT4 sets a course for modest changes

The familiar Chevrolet Blazer name, which was revived for 2020, will soon become more visible with the 2024 electric model, which Chevrolet expected to make available, well, about now, actually.

Big and brawny utility vehicles aren’t to everyone’s liking, or to their requirements. If a small-and-tall wagon-type model would suit you just fine, then there are vehicles such as the Hyundai Venue.

The recent departure of the compact Encore utility vehicle leaves the similarly sized Encore GX, which for the 2024 model year receives a fresh face. The grille has been reshaped, and a new hood and boomerang-look headlights and taillights have been installed.