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New Vehicle Reviews

This section will review cars, trucks, products and books related to the auto industry.

By John Goreham on
We ran the new BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+ tire on pavement and dirt under six popular adventure vehicles. For owners who need a livable, daily-use all-terrain tire, this might be the perfect solution.
By Tim Healey on
The 2027 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport would be easy to disdain as just a sporty appearance package on a family SUV. After all, the RAV4's powertrain is a hybrid, and that seems to scream "efficiency" over "performance." But on the road, the RAV GR surprises.
By Rob Enderle on
Join me at Kia's West Point facility as I explore the refreshed 2026 EV6, dissecting its advanced powertrains, redesigned aesthetics, and the frustrating reasons I passed on the GT model.
By Rob Enderle on
Join me as I explore the 2026 Kia Sportage at the state-of-the-art Georgia Metaplant, comparing its diverse powertrain options and striking design while examining Kia's bold American manufacturing strategy.
By Rob Enderle on
A four-hour drive from Savannah to Atlanta reveals the 2026 Kia Telluride offers intimidating styling and elegant interiors, though quirky controls and slippery seats leave room for improvement.
By Tim Healey on
The 2027 Infiniti QX65 is a looker, meant to evoke past memories of the sleek, stylish FX crossover "coupes" of Infiniti's past. But does it sacrifice too much utility for not enough performance? The struggling brand hopes not, but I feel otherwise.
By John Goreham on
We compare and contrast two great Subaru crossover SUVs. Be prepared for some surprises. Virtually none of our expectations proved true when we evaluated the 2026 Crosstrek hybrid versus the Solterra EV.
By Tim Healey on
The 2026 Acura Integra A-Spec has a lot going for it -- but it's easy to overlook its best attributes by focusing on its flaws. Spend time worrying about its relative lack of power, for example, and you'll miss out on the precision cornering.
By Tim Healey on
The 2026 Honda Prelude disappointed some folks, especially Honda fans, and especially Honda fans of a certain vintage, just based on the fact that Honda made it a hybrid and didn't offer a manual transmission.
By John Goreham on
I understand why folks who don't identify as a truck person still buy trucks. Here's why the 2026 Toyota Tundra might be the right truck for you. Here's the case for the full-size pickup built for civilians, not contractors.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Unlike many of its competitors, the Nissan Frontier does not firmly step into electrified territory, instead tweaking the already-capable platform we have come to know.
By Armen Hareyan on
After a week behind the wheel of the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit 4x4, I can report that Jeep has done something unexpected. This $72,580 three.row SUV now belongs in a genuine conversation with Lincoln, BMW, and Mercedes.
By Armen Hareyan on
On the last morning of my 800-mile family road trip in the 2026 Infiniti QX60 Sport AWD, I found a flat tire at 19 PSI, but this $66,650 luxury SUV's review shows it performed flawlessly.
By John Goreham on
Yes, the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid has amazing fuel economy. However, the best thing the hybrid brings is a smile.
By John Goreham on
The hybrid powertrain of the new Crosstrek fixes nearly every imperfection the vehicle had. However, it introduces a big one that is hard to square with Subaru’s target audience.
By Armen Hareyan on
Most 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L owners use these overhead console buttons every day, but many still do not realize one controls emergency assistance and another quietly solves a major summer driving problem.
By Hande Tuncer on
The 2026 Mazda CX-5 fixed the thing I disliked the most about my old one. Then it broke something I loved.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Mazda has everything it needs to build a sports car that is easy to live with, and Toyota could help.
By John Goreham on
Forget everything you’ve heard about the 2026 Honda Prelude. Here’s what a long-time Honda performance vehicle owner and tester found in real-world driving.
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2027 Kia Telluride X-Pro SX-Prestige AWD delivers a redesigned second generation that raises the bar for family SUVs with real off-road hardware, a first-ever hybrid powertrain, and dealerships now cutting prices below MSRP.
By John Goreham on
Not a fan of CVTs paired with anemic base engines? Then drive directly to your nearest Mazda dealer and take a test drive in a 2026 CX-5.
By Rob Enderle on
The 2026 World Car Awards mark a historic shift as electric vehicles sweep every category, proving that the era of internal combustion dominance has finally reached its inevitable, silent end.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Kia Telluride Hybrid is one of the newest SUV models on the market, but its reputable publications are already ranking it on top. Here’s why.
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2026 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige AWD packs rear legroom that rivals midsize SUVs like the RAV4 and Forester, four dedicated terrain modes, and a 10-year powertrain warranty into a compact SUV that starts under $40,000.
By John Goreham on
We update our review of the all-weather Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2 tires following a harsh winter with positive information on mileage and noise.
By John Goreham on
There are many ways the 2026 Acura MDX is an excellent three-row SUV, but we narrowed that list to three ways we feel the MDX is best in class.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Even as generously equipped as listed, the Toyota RAV4 is still below the average price people pay for a new car, but it may be creeping a bit into 4Runner territory.
By John Goreham on
We dive deep with the owner of virtually every modern Dodge and Ram performance vehicle on his opinion of the RAM 1500 with the six-pack engine.
By Armen Hareyan on
Subaru quietly engineered one of the most practical SUVs you can buy right now, and after 7 days driving the Limited XT in Charlotte I found the details that buyers never notice until they already own one.
By John Goreham on
The new 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness has been fitted with a tire that its maker brags about being thinner and lighter. Are those the right attributes for an all-terrain tire fitted to an off-road capable vehicle?