Compact hatchbacks are usually all about value and not much else, but the Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla also add style, driving dynamics, and tech into the mix.

When the new Mercedes-Benz GLS arrives later this year, it’ll be the perfect foil to the well-received BMW X7 that came out recently. Both are luxury SUVs with three rows of seating, designed to help buyers move into something bigger for their growing families. 

The 2020 Ford Explorer is totally familiar yet completely reimagined.

If you know anything about trucks, you likely know practically everything about the Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150 because they’re two of the best-selling vehicles in North America, hell, the world.

Over an Americano at the carbon fiber counter of Monticello Motor Club’s coffee bar, the head of the BMW X3 and X4 M project delivered a piece of spin that you’re all likely to hear over the coming months: The X4 M is an M4 but taller. And after driving X4 M Competition around Monticello’s 3.5-mile road course and through the winding roads of the Catskills, I can happily report that he was wrong.

The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class had a huge impact on the industry. Fifteen years ago, the idea of a four-door coupe was born with the first CLS and the industry has was inspired, as almost every four-doored vehicle now has a coupe-like profile that was pioneered by the CLS-Class.

When the 10th-generation Honda Civic first came in out 2015, it set a new benchmark for the compact car segment with its well-sorted driving dynamics, clever features, and an interior that punched above its price.

The GLC and its predecessor, the GLK, have proven to be hugely successful for Mercedes.

I’ve known my friend Stephan since before kindergarten.

It’s time for the age-old debate: Toyota  Corolla or Honda  Civic? These two compacts have been duking it out since the ’70s and that has led to these two hatchbacks, which are extremely likable and easy to recommend. Both hatchbacks are hugely successful but choosing a better hatchback comes down to which vehicle offers the most value for the money.

The hamsters are gone! The little rodents that once defined the funky Kia Soul are retired now, but the segment-blurring box on wheels remains the weirdo you all know and love. Although it has grown up in many respects, it still doesn’t take itself too seriously, and that’s mostly a good thing.

Is the Subaru Forester a competent road trip vehicle or is it better relegated to errand-running closer to home?

The Volvo XC40 proves that great things do come in small packages.

It’s nearly impossible to exaggerate the beauty of Yosemite National Park.

All-wheel drive is becoming an important factor when it comes to buying a new car, which is why so many people are flocking to SUVs and crossovers. But why get a crossover when you can get a sporty sedan with extra traction? That’s the thesis behind the new Nissan Altima, which now offers AWD along with a sleek new look.

The Mercedes-Benz EQC is an all-new electric crossover that’s set to do battle against the Tesla Model X, Jaguar I-Pace, and Audi e-tron.

The Supra name isn’t supposed to be taken lightly — it’s supposed to be the flagship Toyota performance machine. Yet for many on the outside looking in, it seems like the Japanese automaker has outsourced its sports car to BMW. Yes, the Supra was co-developed with the BMW Z4, and it utilizes mostly BMW parts, including one of the most important parts of all, the engine.

Given its full-size dimensions and matching price tag, QX80 serves as the Infiniti brand’s default flagship model. It sits atop this Japanese luxury division’s portfolio, or at least its utility-vehicle range.

Nissan is as tenacious as a red wine stain on off-white carpeting.

For years, if you wanted an AWD hatchback without getting an over-the-top hot hatch, there was only one option: the Subaru Impreza. But Mazda has entered this domain with the new Mazda3, which is now being offered with all-wheel-drive. Is the new Mazda set to upstage Subaru in its own territory?

Inexpensive usually equates to underwhelming. After all, you can’t expect filet mignon for the price of a fast food burger.

The Nissan Altima is brand new for 2019. Likely better in every way than the previous generation, this midsize sedan offers drivers a lot for the money. Here are some pros and cons of Nissan’s family-friendly four-door.

The new Mazda3 is here with a new trick up its sleeve: AWD, but is that enough to make it the best in the class? We brought out the 2019 Honda Civic  to see if the new Mazda can topple the best compact on the market. The Civic has been recognized as one of the best all-around compact cars thanks to its abundance of space, excellent fuel mileage, and fun driving dynamics. How will Mazda’s new hatchback fare against the best in the biz?

The 2019 Kia Soul EV is an electric car that doesn’t feel like a sideshow or afterthought. It’s fully baked and gives drivers everything they want: Style, range, features, and excellent driving dynamics.

When the Mercedes CLA first came out in 2013, the German brand boasted that it would raise the bar for the entry-level luxury segment.

As far as sports cars go, the Porsche 911 is up there as one of the most important and iconic in the world.

No, it’s not the freshest three-row crossover on the market today, nor does it offer the most technology in its segment, but there are still reasons to consider the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder.

BMW, like the rest of the world, is on a mission to convince the marketplace that its cars are even more luxurious, premium, and valuable than ever before. They’ve changed their slogan from Pure Driving Pleasure to Ultimate Driving Machine, they’re charging more money, and they’ve shelved the 6 Series in favor of the 8. And it’s in that last change (and perhaps only in that last change) that everything comes together.

Comparing a Mercedes G-Wagen to a Jeep Wrangler might seem as absurd as comparing a Michelin star restaurant to a fast food joint, but in the end, you leave neither hungry in the same way that neither SUV fails to make you smile or get you out of a tough spot.

The Kia Forte is the Korean brand’s compact car that competes with vehicles like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. Offered in both sedan and hatchback forms, it’s been completely redesigned for 2019. Now in its third generation, the Forte gains more technology, interior space, refinement and even a dramatic new look inspired by the brand’s Stinger fastback. After a week in the saddle, here are a few pros and cons of this fresh-faced Kia.

Crossovers are everywhere these days, but finding one that’s really rugged and ready for adventure leaves you with just a few options including the Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester.

When it attended the Geneva Motor Show in March, BMW brought out a heavily revised version of the 7 Series. Under the skin, the 7 is essentially unchanged, but the nose, hood, front fenders, bumpers, lights, and interior have all been updated to keep up with the increasing demands of the luxury market. The changes are all based on feedback that BMW got from its customers (most of whom live in China and the US) and all are designed to help them show off their ability to own a 7 Series.

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata has combined all of the many lessons learned over the past few years and is once again at the top of its game, delivering fantastic value, jaw-dropping style, and comfortable drivability.

It’s quiet at the top of the rain-soaked mud-and-gravel track that’s been carved out of the Grecian hillside. The auto start/stop system outfitted to the Range Rover Evoque SUV has killed the engine, leaving my co-driver, Ken, and myself to ponder the very existence of the path forward – obscured entirely, as it is now, by some of the thickest fog the Aegean can conjure and then hurl up at the peaks that frame this sliver of the Mediterranean.

The 2020 Jeep Gladiator is one of the most highly anticipated vehicles to launch in years.

I like it. I like the new Volkswagen Jetta GLI a lot and that’s not just because it’s cheap or I got to drive it down the Tail of the Dragon and into Knoxville, Tennessee — though those two points certainly don’t hurt. I like because it performs enormously well and offers everything it has to give generously. I like it because it sounds good and it looks about right and it drives about right. But there’s still a little something missing.

When the BMW X1 and X2 debuted a short while ago, it was hard to get overly excited about these crossovers. Since they use a platform from MINI, they didn’t feel as engaging as “true” BMWs, and, worst of all, they had less personality than their MINI counterparts.

The 2019 Mazda3 is an entirely new car from its approach to styling, a completely redone rear suspension setup, a distraction-free interior, and an additional drivetrain option that powers all four wheels. It’s impressive that even with all this new stuff, however, that the Mazda3 feels so naturally like its old self in all the best ways.

The Acura MDX and Lexus RX are two of the OG luxury crossovers. The MDX debuted in 2001 and the RX just a few years earlier in 1999. They’re mainstays in the hotly contested segment and have been kicking it before crossovers were cool.

Resistance is futile — especially when profits are involved.

Is it possible to ignore a Rolls-Royce?

Our economy is built on the backs of hard-working entrepreneurs and business people who need a hard-working vehicle to get stuff done.

Some vehicles come with a built-in fan club that you automatically join as soon as you roll off the lot. Think of it as a common thread between automotive outliers: groups of people different from the crowd but alike to each other in terms of their unusual choice of transportation, a gathering of individuals who were inclined to put their dollars down for reasons not necessarily listed on a window sticker or spec sheet.

Half-ton pickup trucks are big business for American automakers. These workhorses consistently rank as the most popular vehicles in terms of sales in North America year after year.

Whether you’re hauling a bed full of building material or towing an overloaded trailer, be it across the country or just to a neighboring county, “You’ve got enough to worry about,” said Rod Romain, chief engineer of the Ram Heavy Duty pickup range.

It takes just one look at the McLaren to understand that it’s special. This 720S Spider is not only focused on being the prettiest thing around, but it’s also designed to be the most engaging yet easiest to drive supercar out there.

What comes to mind when you think of the Toyota Corolla?

When Nissan debuted the 2018 Leaf in Japan, it said that there would be a longer-range version coming. Now, just over a year later, the longer-range version is here. But there’s more to the Leaf Plus than just increased range.

The BMW 2 Series is a balanced vehicle that can be had with an automatic or manual transmission, rear or all-wheel drive, and either as a coupe or convertible.

Take an exotic supercar around a track and it can feel like you’re just holding on for dear life. Far from domesticated, these cars do what they want, with jittery energy that can be hard to control if you’re unprepared.

With its big grille and slim headlights, you might think the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe looks like a few other high-end luxury cars that have similar design cues. But with its mellow driving dynamics and clean cabin, the Hyundai Santa Fe might actually meet your expectations if you mistook it for something more premium.

Volvo’s latest-generation S60 sedan has just come online alongside the new V60 wagon variant. Think “S60 wearing a backpack” and you’re in the ballpark.

The Ford Expedition is one of the last few body-on-frame SUVs out there, but it’s also among the best. With a platform that’s shared with the more premium Lincoln Navigator as well as a similar engine, the Expedition may be your budget bet. Here’s a quick take on this pretty impressive new SUV.

Nothing about the new 2019 Chevrolet Blazer makes much sense to me. The name, the design, the price, and the mission are all out of sync with what is actually presented: a reasonably competent crossover.

Suffer for fashion. It’s the aphorism that sees bloody feet stuffed into pointy heels, girdles, and corsets wrapped around protesting waistlines, and crossover roofs slimmed down to the point where they resemble the thorax of a particularly bulky wasp.

Utah is an improbable moonscape of impossible beauty.

All my daughter wanted for her 10th birthday was to take a trip to Phoenix to visit her baby cousin. Because I’m a pushover, I booked the plane tickets and secured what I hoped would be a fun car to drive while we were away – the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N.

The fun Ford Focus ST and Fiesta ST left critics and buyers impressed, but what happens when the Ford Performance folks tackle a crossover? The results are mild, to say the least.

The Nissan Maxima is hard to ignore, even as SUVs and crossovers steal headlines away from once-popular sedans. But sedans still exist, and there are plenty of reasons to pick one up, especially if it’s the attractively styled and enjoyable to drive Maxima.

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