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New Vehicle Reviews

New Vehicle Reviews

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

By John Goreham on
We test and review the 2025 MINI Cooper S Convertible front-wheel drive sports coupe with an eye towards its winter capabilities. The results were not what we expected.
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In our first test on snow and ice, the Michelin X-ICE Snow SUV tires on our 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands prove remarkably grippy.
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We kick off a long-term test of the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 tire using our 2025 Toyota GR86 sports coupe as the test vehicle. Here are our initial thoughts on this impressive tire.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Nissan Rogue is the brand's bestseller, and for 2026, a few key features continue to make it relevant in an SUV-saturated market.
By John Goreham on
We review the 2026 Toyota 4Runner in its limited trim without the hybrid Max engine. Here’s what we found this odd combination to feel like when driven.
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2026 Chevy Trax 2RS surprised me with its big-car comfort, sharp styling, and the kind of everyday drivability you don’t expect from a crossover that starts this cheap.
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We test and review a new EV charger, the Life Plus from MSI, which offers many features and feels very well built.
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We test and review the Lectron 40-amp mobile charger equipped with a mobile app. This is a charger used with a NEMPA 14-50 circuit, and 240-volts input.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Here's how good a job Nissan did with keeping the Sentra relevant, amidst a competitive, compact sedan market.
By John Goreham on
If you have ever dreamed of having a racecar, but you need a station wagon, we have good news. BMW has that all in one package.
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We tested the 2026 Acura Integra with a manual stick-shift transmission and came away wondering whether shoppers really want a stick shift.
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Here’s a long list of reasons why the 2026 six-speed manual A-Spec Acura Integra is better than any other sedan you can name for about $40K.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The ninth-generation Sentra gets a few important upgrades, but Nissan could have gone the extra mile on a few fronts.
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2026 Nissan Murano delivers one of the most surprisingly upscale cabins in its class, with a premium look and feel that instantly makes you forget just how much pressure Nissan has been under for the last two decades.
By Armen Hareyan on
The unexpected part about driving the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is realizing how its quiet capability and standard AWD make it stand out in a segment where most hybrids focus on MPG alone, and that discovery changes the whole story.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The two Japanese electric SUVs have big aspirations for the US Market, and here’s how they compare based on everything we know.
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We have just swapped out Falken WildPeak A/T3W all-terrain tires for Michelin X-ICE Snow SUV tires, and our initial drive leaves us with three surprise conclusions already.
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“To a man with a hammer, everything is a nail.” Or something like. As the saying goes, when you have a ginormous vehicle in the driveway, all of those big, long and bulky items just seem to spring to mind.
By Armen Hareyan on
I spent a week driving the 2026 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve Intelligent 4WD, and what I discovered was unexpected: a full-size SUV from a mainstream brand that feels every bit as premium and composed as its luxury rivals, yet costs thousands less.
By John Goreham on
In a new report from our friends at Consumer Reports, they list out the very best tires in a wide range of categories. Their picks are solid. However, we have a few choices that may save you some money if you’re willing to buy from another brand.
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We test the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia wagon, and find that Toyota has nailed this vehicle, but has forgotten one small, round detail important to many crossover owners.
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness delivers an unexpected mix of quiet comfort and rugged purpose that makes you rethink what a true exploration SUV should feel like every day.
By Dimitar Angelov on
While the H9 is supposed to be a premium offering, it comes at a reasonable price, but it falls short in one particular aspect, and it’s not the one I was expecting.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Kia K5 is another proof that the Korean automotive industry copied the Japanese model to dominate the American car market.
By Armen Hareyan on
Imagine thinking the automatic Z was the smart choice until the unexpected thrill of the 2026 Nissan Z Nismo 6MT review shows what real driving passion truly feels like.
By John Goreham on
During our testing, we could not stop drawing comparisons to one of our favorite compact crossover SUVs, the Subaru Forester. Here’s why the 2026 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige offers buyers an interesting alternative.
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We offer our driving impressions of an all-terrain tire that works well on crossovers and small SUVs.
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We have just tested a portable Level 2 Lectron EV Charger with an NACS connection. Be sure to read this before installing your NEMA 14-50 outlet.
By Armen Hareyan on
My first trip in the 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 V8 took an unexpected turn when a simple Costco pizza run for our church festival turned into one of the most revealing tests of what this British SUV is truly capable of.
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2026 Infiniti QX80 continues to feel undeniably premium, and while the Sport trim is more an appearance-and-content upgrade, the ride/handling balance leans toward the soft and compliant side, which in a vehicle this size is exactly what I’d expect.