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Rick Popely

Contributor Rick Popely has covered the auto industry for decades and hosts a weekly online radio show on TalkZone.com.

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Toyota’s body-on-frame, mid-size 4Runner SUV gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for 2020, along with Amazon Alexa, as standard features. Here’s what else changes.
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The biggest change with the Toyota Prius for 2020 is that Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa are standard on all models as Toyota finally succumbs to market demand for phone compatibility. Here’s what else is different for the new model year.
With pump prices continuing to climb around the country, it's going to be 
 more to fill up this week than it was seven days ago, especially if you have 
 a 2019 Hyundai Tucson.
There's a lot to like about the 2019 Mazda CX-3 subcompact SUV. That 
 includes fuel economy, which pays dividends when gas prices are on the 
 rise as they were this week.
The 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a formidable performer that can gulp down 
 roads at a startling pace. But how does that translate in terms of fuel costs 
 for the 2019 model?
The 2019 Lexus UX makes a good buy for value-minded shoppers, but how 
 does that translate at the pump? What should you expect to pay in fuel 
 costs?
How much does filling up a 2019 Toyota Camry cost this week? Find out 
 with our story on gas prices right here.
We recently awarded the 2019 Genesis G70 our Best of 2019 award. How 
 much would filling up a G70 cost you this week?
We gave the 2019 Ram 1500 the honor of our Best Pickup Truck of 2019. 
 But is it a winning formula for fuel economy? How much does it take out of 
 your wallet to fill up?
For the money, it's hard to find a car that delivers as much fun in such a 
 reliable, well-engineered package as our 2019 Most Fun-to-Drive Car of the 
 year, the Mazda MX-5 Miata. But how much does it cost to fill up?