Content by Randi Payton
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Randi Payton, Professor at University of the District of Columbia Member Since December 2020 Representing University of the District of Columbia class of 1982 From University Park, MD |
| The Great Unplugging: Why Hybrids Are Winning and Toyota’s 2026 Prius Plug-in Nightshade Maintains Its Stand |
| As I review the 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, several factors that have transformed the American car market over the past year come to mind, and although none of them favor full electrification or ...more Randi Payton • 192 Views • March 29th, 2026 |
| 2026 VW Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo Packs More Punch |
| Since 2009, the Volkswagen Tiguan has been the brand’s top seller in the U.S., a practical, conservative choice for families who value substance over flash. However, the 2026 model injects a much-need ...more Randi Payton • 308 Views • March 22nd, 2026 |
| 2026 VW Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo Packs More Punch |
| Since 2009, the Volkswagen Tiguan has been the brand’s top seller in the U.S., a practical, conservative choice for families who value substance over flash. However, the 2026 model injects a much-need ...more Randi Payton • 294 Views • March 22nd, 2026 |
| The New 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness is an Adventure |
| After a week of test-driving the new 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness through the beltways and backroads of the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area, in both dry and wet weather, I can share how thi ...more Randi Payton • 354 Views • March 15th, 2026 |
| Behind the Wheel of the Hot 2026 Kia Sportage Review |
| Compact SUVs remain competitive, and Kia’s best-selling model for 2026, the Sportage, gets a major mid-cycle update to stay ahead. During a week with the new Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD, I tested ...more Randi Payton • 435 Views • March 5th, 2026 |
| Baldwin's Fire Ignites the Lincoln Theatre |
| By Randi Payton
Washington, DC — For one night only, the ghosts haunting the historic Lincoln Theatre on U Street made room for something far more tangible: the living fire of James Baldwin's words ...more Randi Payton • 380 Views • February 26th, 2026 |
| More Ways to Customize The 2026 Ford F-250 Truck |
| Ford's approach to the F-250 Heavy Duty lineup is "if it isn't broken, don't fix it." But for 2026, the motto is "if it isn't broken, add more options." The new F-250 didn't need a complete overhaul t ...more Randi Payton • 500 Views • February 23rd, 2026 |
| The Spacious 2026 Mazda CX-70 Premium SUV |
| The 2026 Mazda CX-70 arrived last year as a deliberate disruptor in the mid-size luxury SUV segment. More than just filling a gap in Mazda's lineup, this two-row, wide-body SUV signals the brand's amb ...more Randi Payton • 461 Views • February 8th, 2026 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrids Meets EV Demand |
| While the automotive market wavers between electric vehicles and lower consumer demand, the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid continues to move forward. Toyota's hybrid sales are not only booming but a ...more Randi Payton • 458 Views • January 22nd, 2026 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Answers the EV Demand |
| While the automotive market wavers between electric vehicles and lower consumer demand, the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid continues to move forward. Toyota's hybrid sales are not only booming but a ...more Randi Payton • 388 Views • January 22nd, 2026 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Answers the EV Demand |
| While the automotive market wavers between electric vehicles and lower consumer demand, the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid continues to move forward. Toyota's hybrid sales are not only booming but a ...more Randi Payton • 365 Views • January 22nd, 2026 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Answers the EV Demand |
| While the automotive market wavers between electric vehicles and lower consumer demand, the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid continues to move forward. Toyota's hybrid sales are not only booming but a ...more Randi Payton • 342 Views • January 22nd, 2026 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Answers the EV Demand |
| While the automotive market wavers between electric vehicles and lower consumer demand, the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid continues to move forward. Toyota's hybrid sales are not only booming but a ...more Randi Payton • 327 Views • January 22nd, 2026 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Answers the EV Demand |
| While the automotive market wavers between electric vehicles and lower consumer demand, the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid continues to move forward. Toyota's hybrid sales are not only booming but a ...more Randi Payton • 448 Views • January 22nd, 2026 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Answers the EV Demand |
| While the automotive market wavers between electric vehicles and lower consumer demand, the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid continues to move forward. Toyota's hybrid sales are not only booming but a ...more Randi Payton • 327 Views • January 22nd, 2026 |
