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

By Tim Healey on
It’s not quite an anti-Prius - fuel-economy still rules the roost - but the current Prius no longer asks too much of its driver in order to get a high MPG number.
By John Goreham on
We test and approve the 2026 Ford Expedition, but suggest that shoppers carefully consider the trim before buying.
By Tim Healey on
The big news for the 2026 Nissan Armada was the edition of a NISMO performance trim, as silly as that may be on such a big SUV. How does the non-NISMO Armada work?
By Armen Hareyan on
Subaru gave the 2026 Outback Wilderness 2 more cubic feet of cargo space, but the real reason has nothing to do with bigger numbers. After a 7 day and $48,885 test drive from Charlotte to Richmond, the answer is more unexpected than the spec sheet shows.
By Tim Healey on
While many luxury SUVs prioritize style and performance, the Lexus TX 350 focuses on something increasingly difficult to find: three rows, real family space, and everyday comfort.
By Tim Healey on
The 2026 Nissan Murano is a reminder that automakers can make dramatic changes when it’s time for a redesign - and take things in a much better direction.
By Tim Healey on
Toyota is changing expectations about efficiency. The latest 2026 Camry adds performance with 232 HP and capability without abandoning the practicality that helped make it one of America's best-selling sedans.
By Rob Enderle on
Volvo is finally eliminating the biggest headache of public EV charging. By bringing native Plug and Charge to the EX90 and EX60, they make refueling as effortless as smartphone payments.
By John Goreham on
When range anxiety is lifted from one's shoulders, all that is left are the positives of luxury EVs like the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 AWD Performance Calligraphy.
By Tim Healey on
Lexus has given the 2026 ES more size, electrification, and even better noise reduction. It looks very different but feels very much the same.
By Tim Healey on
Hyundai’s Kona made a splash when it entered the market, but since then it has quietly soldiered on as the brand’s compact urban runabout SUV. Its last refresh was in 2024 - the 2026 model I tested carries over.
By Tim Healey on
The 2026 Lucid Air is an EV that sometimes gets too wrapped up in complexity for complexity’s sake, but it doesn’t matter from behind the wheel. This thing is just too much fun - and too nice when it’s time for more relaxed commuting.
By Tim Healey on
Hot hatchbacks don’t exist in great numbers anymore. So, let’s thank the heavens for the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R. Sure, it’s pricey. Sure, it demands a bit of sacrifice from its driver and passengers.
By John Goreham on
The Grand Cherokee is Jeep’s flagship five-passenger luxury SUV, and the Summit is the top trim. Here’s why we love this vehicle. And why it needs two tweaks to stand above its competitors.
By Tim Healey on
The 2026 Infiniti QX60 gives buyers a more dramatic design than many traditional luxury SUVs, but that extra style comes with tradeoffs that not everyone will accept.
By Tim Healey on
The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo addresses one major critique of the Tiguan: it adds power. Sadly, it doesn't address another -- one involving user experience.
By Tim Healey on
For years, many carmakers approached EVs by saying: "Here's our EV. Adapt to it." Subaru did the opposite. The Trailseeker isn't asking Outback owners to become EV enthusiasts. Instead, they are asking "what if we built an EV that feels like an Outback?"
By Rob Enderle on
Volvo’s latest upgraded plug-in hybrid SUV offers astonishing capabilities, but the revolutionary computing architecture and pure electric performance of the upcoming EX60 completely changed our automotive purchase plans this year.
By Armen Hareyan on
After spending a week behind the wheel, I came away thinking the 2026 Pathfinder's biggest feature isn't its new screen or updated styling. It's the fact that Nissan is still offering something many competitors have already abandoned.
By Tim Healey on
The 2026 Lucid Gravity can be read as either a performance SUV/crossover or performance minivan. The distinction probably only matters to Lucid employees. What matters more is that the Gravity, unlike many utility vehicles, is a blast to drive.
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.