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2018 BMW 5 Series: Video Review and Road Test
Now in its seventh generation, the 2018 BMW 5 Series sedans remains the epitome of the European sport sedan. Taking on rivals like the Mercedes-Benz E...
2018 Honda Odyssey: Video Review and Road Test
Minivans are almost overlooked today in a market where crossovers and SUVs are the hot ticket. Still, there’s considerable volume and great competition...
2017 Toyota Highlander Quick Take
After passing a big rig, a motorhome and a slow moving sedan in one fell swoop during a recent road trip up to Boise, Idaho it became crystal clear that...
2018 Kia Rio EX 5-Door First Review
It was pouring in Baltimore, and the weather report said it was going to stay that way for the entire day. This meant our entire behind-the-wheel time...
2018 Volvo XC60 T8 First Review
Let’s start with a quick reminder. The XC60 is Volvo’s compact luxury SUV. All new for 2018 the second-generation XC60 shares its core with Volvo’s...
Comparison Tests
2017-2018 Compact SUV Comparison: Which One's Right for You?
Next Page The new normal Compact SUVs are the hottest things on four wheels right now, and the reason for their rise is no mystery. Bigger is still...
2017-2018 Midsize SUV Comparison: Which is the Best Fit for Your Family?
Next Page Family-style flexibility. The midsize SUV segment has been as busy as the families who depend on them. The 2017 model year brought us updated...
2017 Compact Hatchback Comparison: Honda Civic, Chevy Cruze, Subaru Impreza or Mazda3?
Next Page > Let's be practical. Small SUVs are the hottest vehicles on the market right now, but you don’t have to give up the efficiency and...
2017 Midsize Luxury SUV Comparison: Acura, Audi, Infiniti, Range Rover or Volvo?
Next Page Family time meets the good life. In the 3-row midsize luxury SUV segment, seating for seven meets massaging seats for two. Flipping, folding,...
2016-17 Compact SUV Comparison: Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda or Mitsubishi?
Next Page Spurred by lower gas prices and an expanding preference for high-riding, capable, flexible SUVs, the compact SUV segment has become one of the...
Buyer's Guides
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...
For most of the people most of the time, it's not the size of an SUV that delivers the goods, it's the shape. It's about sitting above the traffic,...
Today's compact cars might not be quite as roomy, quiet or comfortable as their midsize counterparts, but the fit, finish and features are increasingly...
If you need three rows of seats but don't want a big, thirsty full-size SUV, and aren't ready to succumb to the utter domestication of a minivan,...
Midsize Sedan Buyer's Guide: More Car for Your Money
Roomy, comfortable, efficient, tech-savvy and sometimes even fun to drive, today's midsize sedans deliver more bang for the buck than perhaps any other...
General News
2019 Volvo XC40 debuts in Milan
With Fashion Week in Milan as its backdrop, Volvo took the wraps off its own latest creation: the 2019 XC40. Slotting beneath the XC60 and flagship...
Microsoft and Ford team up to add a global holographic dimension to design
We've grown accustomed to the belief that what you see is what you get, but in the evolving world of Ford design, that’s not necessarily true. At Ford...
Kia Announces Pricing for 2018 Rio
For 2018, the Kia Rio has been totally redesigned and is available with more safety, technology and convenience features than last year. It's also more...
Land Rover Defender Experience Centers
Are you ready for the Land Rover Defender Experience? It’s Land Rover’s new E Ticket ride, and it’s centered on an iconic vehicle that’s out of...
KBB in NASCAR: Chase’s chase continues
Chase Elliott, driver of the 24 Chevrolet SS in NASCAR’s Monster Energy Cup Series, took a huge step in qualifying for the Chase, the racing body’s...
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...
Families have moved on from the family sedan. Looking at sales trends, soccer fields and school drop-off lines it’s clear that today’s family car is...
While our list of 12 Best Family Cars of 2017 makes it clear that SUVs and minivans are the most popular options for today's families, they aren’t for...
Best Family Cars of 2017: Child Safety Seats
More families are choosing SUVs over sedans these days, and the reasons couldn't be more obvious. While sedans may have a style advantage, families are...
Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards of 2017
There can only be one king. Whether you're shopping for a big or small SUV, a midsize sedan, a minivan or a truck, there are too many great choices...
Auto Shows
Borgward Isabella Concept Shown
The revival of the Borgward brand, a German make that halted operations in 1961, continues apace with the introduction of the Isabella Concept at the...
2018 Opel Grandland X Added to Lineup
Opel has added a new compact crossover SUV to its lineup in the form of the 2018 Opel Grandland X, which bowed at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The new model...
Audi Sport reintroduced one of its iconic models in the form of the 2018 Audi RS 4 Avant at the Frankfurt Auto Show and will open the order books later...
2018 Audi R8 V10 RWS Limited Edition Debuts
Audi has unveiled a limited-edition rear-drive only V10 R8 at the Frankfurt Auto Show as a way of bringing its motorsports heritage to the streets. Only...
Audi Aicon Concept: No steering wheel, pedals
Audi introduced its concept for a purely autonomous EV called the Aicon, which has no steering wheel or pedals. In its vision of tomorrow, the Aicon (a...
Long-Term Tests
2018 Infiniti QX30 Premium AWD Long Term Intro
As the latest addition to the Kelley Blue Book long term fleet, the 2018 Infiniti QX30 not only represents one of the industry’s fastest growing...
2017 Kia Cadenza Limited Long-Term Update: Road Trip
Ever since I first drove the 2017 Kia Cadenza in Virginia last year, I've been itching to take it on a road trip. The Cadenza seems born for long...
2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Long-Term Update: Younger & Prettier?
I had a strange experience when driving our 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L Touring recently. In the midst of my time with the car I attended the global...
2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited Long-Term Update: Power and Fuel Economy
After nearly a year with Hyundai's smallest sedan, the Elantra has proven itself a genial commuter, a car that's easy to get along with that offers a...
2017 Nissan Titan Long-Term Update: Drivability
Our long-term 2017 Nissan Titan Pro-4X has served us well; it’s taken various staff members off road, hauled loads and mainly performed well in general...
