New Vehicle Reviews (Page 2)

Two of the best American-made pickups are the 2026 Honda Ridgeline and the Hyundai Santa Cruz. We tested them back-to-back to find out which is best for you.

Do you need people to think you’re a weekend desert racer, or a professional contractor? If not, here’s why the 2026 Honda Ridgeline TrailSport may well be America’s best truck.

Having driven the new 2026 Outback Wilderness, I thought I’d compare my testing notes to what actual owners and fans say. They disagreed with me on the engine, but we all agreed on the one big problem.

We drove the 2026 Nissan Kicks SR AWD from South Carolina to Virginia with five people and our whole family was comfortable the entire way. This is very pleasant for a $28K subcompact SUV.

A long-time Chevy Bolt owner and an EV tester with decades of experience compare first drive notes - The last note for both is a problem.

Chevrolet’s 2026 Equinox EV was supposed to be an affordable breakout electric vehicle for the brand. Here’s what we discovered when we tested the $51K mid-trim LT2 FWD.

Having now had time with all of the possible Dodge Chargers, our opinion is that one version is the obvious choice for enthusiasts. Tell us we’re wrong.

After 15 years of testing cars, I wasn't expecting the 2026 Nissan Sentra SR to be the compact sedan that genuinely surprised me most this year, but seven days on Charlotte's streets changed that completely.

Testing the 2026 Chevy Traverse RS reveals a 328hp turbo powertrain outpacing the previous V6 while providing Tahoe-level stability. Featuring a 17.7-inch display and hands-free Super Cruise, this $57,295 trim redefined the premium 3-row family segment.

We’ve tested a string of excellent “global” automakers’ SUVs this winter. One stands out among the best - the Cadillac Escalade. Here’s why we feel it’s the best large SUV built today.

After a week in a Cavalry Blue 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD in Charlotte, I discovered an unexpected reason this trim may be the smartest buy, and it is not what most shoppers assume when comparing it to the LE or the hybrid.

We examine the many possible uses of the rugged Land Rover Defender 110 SUV. If you are planning to buy one we have one word of advice - Tires

After driving the 2026 Mazda 3 Carbon through Charlotte’s daily traffic, I came away wondering whether its so-called “dated” infotainment is distracting buyers from what might quietly be the most premium-feeling $30,000 compact car on sale today.

The Toyota Prius now comes in many different forms. Heading into 2026, if we were buying a Prius, this is the one we’d want to drive home in. Buckle up. The Budget is $40K.

After a week behind the wheel of the 2025-2026 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro in Charlotte, NC, I found one clever innovation that genuinely impressed me, and one surprising compromise that buyers won’t see coming.

After a week with the 2026 Mazda CX-90 S Premium Plus, I found its inline-six power, premium interior, and engaging handling make it a standout alternative to the Toyota Grand Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Kia Telluride.

PHEV trucks are not plentiful, nor popular in the US, but that’s okay, because Nissan can sell you something better.

Many EV advocates are irked that some plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle owners forget to plug in their PHEV, or just find plugging in a hassle. Range Rover’s best model solves this concern with an incentive to plug in that’s hard to ignore.

I vividly remember years ago my test-drive of the Toyota Sequoia, and now reviewing the 2026 Ford Expedition I'd say it's like "riding on a cloud." And long road trips are less fatiguing because the suspension settles quickly after big dips.

We list out five ways the Honda HR-V is at the top of its segment.

The publication has been providing useful consumer advice for years, and for 2026, Korean models seem to be dominating.

One of the most underrated Japanese trucks may just be the Tacoma's strongest competitor, especially if you are looking for a V-6 engine.

Our most recent media test vehicle is a Volvo EX30, imported from China. Here is what we found in our testing that may surprise some shoppers.

We test a mid-trim pickup truck and find out what you get for well below the average transaction price for a truck in 2026.

We’ve just spent a week of winter testing with the Kumho Majesty 9 Solus TA91, and have come away very impressed with this OEM all-season tire.

The New England Motor Press was blessed enough to test the Hyundai Kona Limited this past year for a long stretch. Here’s what members thought of it.

What started as an unexpected flat tire during my week with the 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid Trailhunter turned into a real-world moment that revealed how this SUV handles problems, pressure, and everyday ownership in a way many rivals simply may not.

An unexpected pothole that ended my final drive with two flat tires revealed more about the 2026 Mazda CX 70 Turbo S Premium Plus than a perfect week ever could and it left me questioning why this SUV feels so much more premium than its price suggests.

A true Subaru STI model has been a long time coming, and we are getting one in 2027, but is it any good?

We update our long-term test of the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 Tires and report how they handle light snow and icy conditions even on rear-wheel drive 2025 Toyota GR86 sports car.