Mike Hagerty
@mjhagerty.bsky.social
Freelance automotive journalist at U.S. News & World Report and The Los Altos (CA) Town Crier/losaltosonline.com. Previous outlets include Forbes and BBC Autos.
"The slowest EV9 does not go the farthest, and the quickest doesn’t pay as much of a penalty in range as you might expect. That said, none of the EV9 trims have outstanding range, and some are on the low side compared to competitors." cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/...
December 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
"The slowest EV9 does not go the farthest, and the quickest doesn’t pay as much of a penalty in range as you might expect. That said, none of the EV9 trims have outstanding range, and some are on the low side compared to competitors." cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/...
"The Integra has the automotive equivalent of “good bones,” using the Civic Si’s 200-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine." cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/...
November 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
"The Integra has the automotive equivalent of “good bones,” using the Civic Si’s 200-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine." cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/...
"In a vacuum, the ID.4 is a good EV. The trouble is that it has more than a dozen rivals, and many of them have higher-end interiors, more cargo capacity, better performance or longer driving ranges. Some beat the ID.4 in every category."
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November 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"In a vacuum, the ID.4 is a good EV. The trouble is that it has more than a dozen rivals, and many of them have higher-end interiors, more cargo capacity, better performance or longer driving ranges. Some beat the ID.4 in every category."
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"The RX inspires respect but not passion. It also seems a size too large, and, though it suffers from the same deficiencies of driving fun and cargo space, the smaller Lexus NX Hybrid strikes me as a better choice."
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November 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
"The RX inspires respect but not passion. It also seems a size too large, and, though it suffers from the same deficiencies of driving fun and cargo space, the smaller Lexus NX Hybrid strikes me as a better choice."
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"The 2026 Hyundai Tucson is a feature-packed, roomy and safe compact SUV, but it has a lot of rivals, and some are more fun to drive."
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November 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
"The 2026 Hyundai Tucson is a feature-packed, roomy and safe compact SUV, but it has a lot of rivals, and some are more fun to drive."
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"Open the door and step in, and all expectations are upended. There is no traditional instrument display. Instead, a curved 48-inch display divided into fourths runs across the bottom of the windshield."
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October 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
"Open the door and step in, and all expectations are upended. There is no traditional instrument display. Instead, a curved 48-inch display divided into fourths runs across the bottom of the windshield."
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"Since its 2023 redesign, the Prius is peppy and sleek. Acceleration is decent (0 to 60 takes 7.2 seconds), the ride is comfortable, and the handling borders on fun."
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October 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
"Since its 2023 redesign, the Prius is peppy and sleek. Acceleration is decent (0 to 60 takes 7.2 seconds), the ride is comfortable, and the handling borders on fun."
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Gonna have to dye the eybrows and buy some bow ties, but, yeah...
October 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Gonna have to dye the eybrows and buy some bow ties, but, yeah...
"I’ve driven a couple of CX-70s, including the plug-in hybrid model that we review separately, and Mazda's two-row midsizer has generally left a positive impression."
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October 16, 2025 at 11:38 PM
"I’ve driven a couple of CX-70s, including the plug-in hybrid model that we review separately, and Mazda's two-row midsizer has generally left a positive impression."
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"The 2026 Toyota Crown is a hybrid car that struggles to make a case for itself when compared to the competition, including its own sibling, the Camry."
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September 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
"The 2026 Toyota Crown is a hybrid car that struggles to make a case for itself when compared to the competition, including its own sibling, the Camry."
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"The 2026 BMW X7 is a luxury large SUV that offers a posh interior, a choice of vibrant powertrains and a smooth ride. However, its second and third rows aren’t as spacious as what you’ll find in many rivals." cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/...
September 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
"The 2026 BMW X7 is a luxury large SUV that offers a posh interior, a choice of vibrant powertrains and a smooth ride. However, its second and third rows aren’t as spacious as what you’ll find in many rivals." cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/...
A color combination and wheel choice not found at your local Ford dealer back in the day:
September 5, 2025 at 1:22 AM
A color combination and wheel choice not found at your local Ford dealer back in the day:
"...the EX30 Twin Motor Performance Ultra (our tester) is the fastest-accelerating Volvo ever. Zero to 60 in 3.4 seconds. Yes, it's electric..."
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August 13, 2025 at 12:55 PM
"...the EX30 Twin Motor Performance Ultra (our tester) is the fastest-accelerating Volvo ever. Zero to 60 in 3.4 seconds. Yes, it's electric..."
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Big thanks to all the folks at @hyundaiusa.com for a wonderful dinner at Solage in Calistoga last night. Today, yours truly and 20+ journalists get our first drive in the all-new 2026 Hyundai Palisade! #2026HyundaiPalisade
July 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Big thanks to all the folks at @hyundaiusa.com for a wonderful dinner at Solage in Calistoga last night. Today, yours truly and 20+ journalists get our first drive in the all-new 2026 Hyundai Palisade! #2026HyundaiPalisade
So, their plan is....The Grapes of Wrath?
July 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
So, their plan is....The Grapes of Wrath?
True story, Alex: My first TV station (KTVN, Reno, 1981) had a Suburban for a live truck. You're probably asking if it was a GMC or a Chevy Suburban. The answer is yes. The badges and hubcaps on the driver's side were Chevy. On the passenger side, GMC. The grille badge was GMC. On the tail-Chevy.
June 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
True story, Alex: My first TV station (KTVN, Reno, 1981) had a Suburban for a live truck. You're probably asking if it was a GMC or a Chevy Suburban. The answer is yes. The badges and hubcaps on the driver's side were Chevy. On the passenger side, GMC. The grille badge was GMC. On the tail-Chevy.
Since it doesn't appear it's been asked yet, @padilla.senate.gov ---please finish the sentence you began about "half a dozen violent criminals you're rotating onto...". That sounds like something the public needs to be aware of. Glad you're safe, sir.
June 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Since it doesn't appear it's been asked yet, @padilla.senate.gov ---please finish the sentence you began about "half a dozen violent criminals you're rotating onto...". That sounds like something the public needs to be aware of. Glad you're safe, sir.
Took these shots yesterday of the 2025 VW ID.BUZZ I'm in this week. Review will post in February at the Los Altos Town Crier/losaltosonline. $71,000 before tax & license. Imagine how many VW could sell if it was a hybrid priced at $49,999.
December 17, 2024 at 2:05 PM
Took these shots yesterday of the 2025 VW ID.BUZZ I'm in this week. Review will post in February at the Los Altos Town Crier/losaltosonline. $71,000 before tax & license. Imagine how many VW could sell if it was a hybrid priced at $49,999.
Had its twin (license plate one digit off--"E18 SRF")two weeks ago. The light has to hit it just right for my eyes to see any green there, but still a nice shade and a nice car.
December 14, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Had its twin (license plate one digit off--"E18 SRF")two weeks ago. The light has to hit it just right for my eyes to see any green there, but still a nice shade and a nice car.
Day three and no responses to my question of day two: "Is anybody doing anything differently on Bluesky than they did on X?" Clean sheets of paper are sometimes the hardest part.
November 15, 2024 at 5:09 PM
Day three and no responses to my question of day two: "Is anybody doing anything differently on Bluesky than they did on X?" Clean sheets of paper are sometimes the hardest part.
I loved PSA in the 70s. Flights every half hour 6 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays between L.A. and San Francisco. Every hour during the day between San Diego and Oakland. Every 90, 120 or 180 minutes to damn near anyplace else. 15 bucks LAX to SFO. Okay, so that's $99 adjusted. Still.
November 14, 2024 at 11:39 PM
I loved PSA in the 70s. Flights every half hour 6 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays between L.A. and San Francisco. Every hour during the day between San Diego and Oakland. Every 90, 120 or 180 minutes to damn near anyplace else. 15 bucks LAX to SFO. Okay, so that's $99 adjusted. Still.
Day two on Bluesky and now we figure out direction. I used X/Twitter to drive attention to my car reviews, and while there's value in that for car buyers and for me, this seems like too clean a sheet to just default back to that. Are any of you doing anything differently here from previous socials?
November 14, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Day two on Bluesky and now we figure out direction. I used X/Twitter to drive attention to my car reviews, and while there's value in that for car buyers and for me, this seems like too clean a sheet to just default back to that. Are any of you doing anything differently here from previous socials?