Car News & Reviews
Test Drives
2019 Car Reviews: First Takes on the New Models
Here They Come The 2019 model year is bringing us dozens of new and redesigned cars, trucks and SUVs, and we'll be among the first to drive and review...
All-new platform 3.0-liter Turbocharged V6 4-cylinder engine option later 7-speed dual clutch gearbox Slinging the all-new 2019 Audi A6 around the...
2019 Hyundai Veloster First Review
Starting Price: $19,385 Engine: 147-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine Fuel Economy: 28 mpg combined (25 city/33 highway) Warranty: 5 years or 60...
Eight generations in, Nissan’s Maxima remains the Japanese automaker’s flagship sedan. Despite the fact that said same sedan market can’t stop looking...
2019 Subaru Ascent First Review
Starting Price: $32,970 Engine: 260-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder Fuel Economy: 23 mpg combined (22 mpg Limited/Touring) Warranty: 3 years or 36...
Comparison Tests
2018 Toyota Highlander vs. 2018 Nissan Pathfinder Comparison
2018 Toyota Highlander Starting Price: $32,025 | Price yours Above Average: Easy to use, easy to drive, unbeaten track record, diverse drivetrain...
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2018 Ford Explorer Comparison
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Starting Price: $31,690 | Price yours Above Average: Engine power, off-road capability, Infotainment system Below Average:...
2018 Toyota Highlander vs. 2018 Ford Explorer Comparison
2018 Toyota Highlander Starting Price: $32,025 | Price yours Above Average: Easy to use, easy to drive, unbeaten track record Below Average:...
2018 Dodge Charger vs. 2018 Ford Mustang Comparison
2018 Dodge Charger Starting Price: $27,295 | Price yours Above Average: Smooth good looks, available Hemi power including 707-hp Hellcat upgrade...
2018 Toyota Camry vs. 2018 Ford Fusion Comparison
2018 Toyota Camry Starting Price: $24,380 | Price yours Above Average: Reputation, resale value, comfort, ease, standard safety Below Average: Lack of...
Buyer's Guides
Compact Luxury SUV Buyer's Guide
Practicality with Presence The luxury compact SUV category continues to be one of the country's fastest-growing vehicle segments. For a few thousand...
Midsize Luxury Sedan Buyer's Guide
Roomier than small luxury SUVs but not as pricey, thirsty or cumbersome as the big ones, midsize luxury SUVs might be the most well-balanced luxury...
Small Luxury Sedan Buyer's Guide
The most affordable luxury cars are some of the most fun. Today's luxury cars feature higher-quality materials than ever, futuristic technologies, and...
Midsize Luxury SUV Buyer's Guide
Sometimes the Middle of the Road is the Place to Be Roomier than small luxury SUVs but not as pricey, thirsty or cumbersome as the big ones, midsize...
Have you seen Volkswagen’s new 3-row midsize SUV, the 2018 Atlas? How about the totally redesigned 2018 Chevrolet Equinox compact SUV? Our New Car...
General News
Memorial Day sales events are getting under way with some manufacturers rebranding existing offers as specials for the weekend, while others are...
2019 Subaru WRX/WRX STI Pricing Announced
New Series.Gray edition Powertrain upgrades Infotainment improved Eyesight Driver Assist added Subaru announced pricing on its 2019 Subaru WRX/WRX STI...
Gas Prices Up, Yet Vehicle Preference Unchanged
Motorists traveling this summer are expected to face the steepest gasoline prices in four years. The U.S. Energy Information Administration, in an April...
2019 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Sedan Bows
The latest high-performance sedan from Mercedes-Benz, the 2019 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Sedan has been launched with an all-new engine specially tuned by the...
9 Road Trip Tips for a Safe Journey
If you’re planning a road trip this summer, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration encourages drivers to spend a little time pre-planning to...
Awards
Our annual awards are among the most coveted in the industry because they're among the most valued by car shoppers. Every year we present the trophies...
12 Best Family Cars: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
Previous | Next Winner All-new for 2018, the latest Chevrolet Traverse 3-row SUV comes out of the gate lighter, safer, smarter and more sophisticated....
Let's talk about tech. Last year’s list of Best Family Cars was our first without a single sedan, a reflection of changing consumer preferences and...
12 Best Family Cars: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe
Previous | Next Winner Full-size SUVs are like the station wagons of the 1960s. They offer three-row seating with plenty of room for the family, usually...
12 Best Family Cars: 2018 Subaru Outback
Previous | Next Winner While the Subaru Outback is a smart, practical versatile choice for families, its unique attitude is what makes it stand out...
Auto Shows
2018 New York International Auto Show: Significant other
The last major auto show of the season is certainly by no means the least. There will be highly significant launches at this year’s show across various...
2018 Geneva Motor Show: Electric and eclectic
The 2018 Geneva Motor Show has its share of electric dreams as manufacturers revealed both dedicated EVs as well as electrified versions of conventional...
2018 Chicago Auto Show: Feast and famine
The Chicago Auto Show occupies a not-to-be envied position on the calendar, right between the North American International Auto Show in Detroit (which...
2018 North American International Auto Show: Keep on Truckin'
It’s no secret that major manufacturers are deriving much of their sales success and profits from trucks and crossover SUVs, which now account for more...
2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: Crossover crossroad
We're kicking off auto show season at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, covering world premieres and North American debuts from just about every major...
Long-Term Tests
2018 Acura TLX A-Spec Ownership Review
1st Service by Micah Muzio on May 24, 2018 Current Odometer: 7,494 miles Latest MPG: 21.52 mpg Lifetime MPG: 21.71 mpg Maintenance/Service Costs: $85.41...
2017 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring Ownership Review
We're spending 12 months with this Mazda CX-9, reviewing the full ownership experience with ongoing updates. Safety First Current Odometer: 13,152...
2018 Kia Stinger GT Ownership Review
The Kia Stinger Needs a Bigger Fuel Tank by Michael Harley on May 16, 2018 Current Odometer: 9,535 miles Latest MPG: 21.20 mpg Lifetime MPG: 21.29 mpg...
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Ownership Review
Update Number 10: The Dodge Demon’s Many Extras Extras! Read All About Them! by Karl Brauer on May 14, 2018 Current Odometer: 1,994 miles Latest MPG: 15...
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Ownership Review
Why wagons are wonderful by Matt Degen | May 7, 2018 We just passed the 20,000-mile mark on our long-term Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, and with it came a...
