Car News & Reviews
Test Drives
2018 Buick LaCrosse Avenir Quick Take
Avenir treatment for Buick’s flagship sedan V6 engine produces 310 horsepower 9-speed transmission standard Priced at $45,795 The roads outside Newark...
2019 Chevrolet Silverado First Review
Towing capacity as high as 12,200 pounds Lighter, larger and more payload capacity New engine options, including an upcoming diesel Pricing starts at...
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt Quick Take
Base Price: $47,590 Engine: 5.0-liter V8, 480 horsepower, 420 pound-feet of torque Transmission: 6-speed manual Top Speed: 163 mph Options: Recaro Seats...
2019 Hyundai Veloster N Quick Take
Korean style meets German engineering standards Could be the compact-performance bargain of the year Arriving in early 2019 Germany’s famous...
2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS450 First Review
3rd-gen version of the original “coupe” sedan arrives in late 2018 Powered by a new inline-6 with electric assist Loaded with advanced safety...
Comparison Tests
2018 Plug-In Hybrid Test: By the Numbers
There are almost two dozen plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) on the market in 2018. All provide the combination of full-electric, zero-emission driving as...
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2018 Chevrolet Colorado Comparison
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Starting Price: $37,830 | Price yours Above Average: Reliability, towing and payload capacity, infotainment Below...
2018 Ford F-150 vs. 2018 Ford F-250 Comparison
2018 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Starting Price: $35,640 | Price yours Above Average: Capability, comfort, luxury amenities, high-tech towing aids Below...
2018 Ford F-250 vs. 2018 Ford F-350 Comparison
2018 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Starting Price: $38,240 | Price yours Above Average: Towing, hauling, high-tech towing and safety features Below Average:...
2018 Ford F-150 vs. 2018 Toyota Tacoma Comparison
2018 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Starting Price: $35,640 | Price yours Above Average: Capability, comfort, luxury amenities, high-tech towing aids Below...
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
The next step in luxury makes a terrific final destination The average transaction price for an entry-level luxury car is about $40,000 nowadays. The...
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
Ranger set to bow later this year Four trim levels offered Base models start at $25,395 Ford has released pricing for its midsize 2019 Ford Ranger...
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Premier Plus Bow
New trim level expands 6.2-liter V8 availability 10-speed automatic and Magnetic Ride Control standard Tahoe priced from $75,395 Suburban Premier Plus...
Can I get a Warranty with that?
We had a friend who sold a 1934 Riley sportscar at auction. The auctioneer noticed termites in the car’s wooden frame, and as the car came across the...
This month's deals cover a wide range of vehicles including a newly introduced sporty hatchback as well as current model year crossovers and a couple of...
Mustang Milestone: Ford builds 10 millionth model
Although the Ford Motor Company has announced plans to discontinue almost all domestic passenger car production over the next few years, the purge will...
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
2019 Infiniti QX50 Essential AWD Ownership Review
We're spending 12 months with this Infiniti QX50, reviewing the full ownership experience with ongoing updates. High compression equals high power?...
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Ownership Review
Update Number 16: Our Dodge Demon Gets Recalled and Jack Pads by Karl Brauer on August 6, 2018 Current Odometer: 2,618 miles Latest MPG: 10.63 Lifetime...
2017 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring Ownership Review
We've spent 12 months with this Mazda CX-9, reviewing the full ownership experience. It’s a Wrap Current Odometer: 15,301 miles Latest MPG: 19.7 mpg...
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Ownership Review
Cautionary tales by Matt Degen | July 17, 2018 Have you ever had an overly cautious friend who rattles off warnings with uncommon frequency? Has that...
2018 Kia Stinger GT Ownership Review
Power Steering Failure: Out of Commission by Michael Harley on July 16, 2018 Current Odometer: 13,682 miles Latest MPG: 22.19 mpg Lifetime MPG: 21.75...
