"The C43 has a finely-crafted interior and a real-world backseat that adults can actually use." Photo by Tim Plouff. Location: Harrington.

"The Genesis G70 has the necessary stance and performance of a mature sports sedan." Photo by Tim Plouff. Location: by the river in Damariscotta.

The base Standard Range Model 3, 260-miles, is listed at $39,000. Our reviewer's model was the Long Range Dual Motor 3 with 310-miles of electric range for $44,000.

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited. (Photo by Tim Plouff. Location: Rockland Harbor.)

Bill Green of "Bill Green's Maine" drives as many as 50,000 miles a year around the state, but not in a Maserati, as a rule. Photo by Tim Plouff. Location: Cumberland.

"Two thumbs up to Toyota for the new RAV4 Hybrid." Photo by Tim Plouff.

Limited trim brings the full portfolio of driving aids, some of which will re-define how drivers operate their vehicles.

The Ram Limited ($56,197 to start, $68,390 as shown). Photo by Tim Plouff, at the Penobscot River in Bucksport.

Almost one-third of all F-series pickups sold are the heavy-duty Super Duty models (base price $33,150) in 2500, 3500, and 4500 model designations. Our sample Super Duty is the 2500 Crew Cab in Blue Jeans Metallic Paint powered by the optional Powerstroke Turbodiesel engine ($9,120).

One key to the Gladiator's identity is its chassis. The wheelbase is 19.4 inches longer than the four-door Wrangler's. Photo by Tim Plouff. Location: Ferry Beach, Scarborough.