Car News & Reviews
Test Drives
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...
2018 Kia Rio: Video Review and Road Test
With average transaction prices hovering in the mid-$30,000 range, it’s refreshing to know that you can buy a brand-new car for less than $20,000. In...
2018 Mazda6 Signature First Review
For years we’ve called the Mazda6 the athlete among midsize sedans, often recommending it to new-car shoppers who need a family sedan but want something...
2018 Honda Civic Type R: Video Review and Road Test
The hot hatch segment got a huge shot in the arm with the introduction of the 2018 Honda Civic Type R. This high powered liftback delivers on the...
Comparison Tests
2018 Dodge Challenger vs. 2018 Ford Mustang Comparison
2018 Dodge Challenger Starting Price: $28,090 | Price yours Above Average: Smooth good looks, available Hemi power including 707-hp Hellcat and 840-hp...
2018 Honda Accord vs. 2018 Hyundai Sonata Comparison
2018 Honda Accord Starting Price: $24,460 | Price yours Above Average: Driving refinement, cutting-edge tech, reliability resale value Below Average:...
2018 Honda Accord vs. 2018 Toyota Camry Comparison
2018 Honda Accord Starting Price: $24,460| Price yours Above Average: Driving refinement, cutting-edge tech, reliability, resale value Below...
2018 Plug-In Hybrid Comparison Test
The smartest-working cars in America You can have an electric car as your only car, hassle-free. You don't have to change your lifestyle one bit. This...
2018 Honda Accord vs. 2018 Volkswagen Passat Comparison
2018 Honda Accord Starting Price: $24,460| Price yours Above Average: Driving refinement, cutting-edge tech, reliability, resale value 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
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
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...
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: The powertrain story
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup for the first time will offer a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine on the redesigned 2019 model that hits showrooms this...
Ahead of the big Memorial Day Weekend and its attendant holiday sales events, manufacturers are letting their inventories grow a little fatter in...
2019 Mercedes-AMG GT S: Filling the gap
Later this year, Mercedes will be adding a third roadster to its AMG GT lineup, this one filling a performance gap between the 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT and...
Perennial sales leader, the Ford F-Series pickup, faces a production shutdown after a key supplier suffered a fire at its factory. Michigan-based...
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
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...
2018 Honda Odyssey Elite Ownership Review
We're spending 12 months with this Honda Odyssey, reviewing the full ownership experience with ongoing updates. It's All in the Seats Current Odometer:...
