Test Drives

Toyota is no longer the maker of boring cars it used to be. Yes, there have been some exceptions featuring bold designs and fancy parts. The wedge-shaped, previous-generation Prius is one example, but in that case the company seemingly tried to do too much (or just didn’t know what to …

Ford was one of the first automakers to sell a fully electric midsize crossover, the controversially named yet popular Mustang Mach-E . Chevrolet struck back last year with the introduction of the Blazer EV , which has no connections whatsoever with the gas-powered Blazer other than the name. This model …

Mercedes-Benz’s EQ vehicle line is growing, giving the tone to the brand’s electric future with aerodynamic exterior designs, futuristic and touchscreen-rich interiors and powerful electron-gobbling powertrains that try to emulate the signature Mercedes-Benz drive and experience as we know it. If you haven’t figured out the Mercedes-Benz nomenclature by now …

Once a popular pick in the compact segment, with standard AWD, durable construction and decent value all part of the package, the Subaru Impreza now seems to be an afterthought. At least that’s what sales charts in recent years suggest. The automaker’s conservative approach in evolving times is only one …

Did you catch our review of Chevrolet’s new ZR2 lineup ? A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to put the latest and most rugged Colorado and Silverado models to the test in Palm Springs, California, which proved to be an enlightening experience. Not to be outdone, GMC held …

The Porsche Cayenne range may not be as extensive as that of the 911, but it still impresses with a choice of gas engine displacements, traditional and coupe body configurations, and multiplying hybrid variants that try to meet the many needs of Porsche enthusiasts that have surrendered to the SUV …

The market for electric SUVs is getting pretty interesting and Nissan has something to do with it, having launched the all-new Ariya as a much more spacious and competent, albeit more expensive alternative to the LEAF hatchback. While sales of the LEAF are up 42 percent after three quarters in …

Barcelona, Spain— Mercedes-AMG’s electrification efforts continue with the GLC 63 S E Performance , a top-flight compact luxury SUV with technology unlike any other in the segment. This one is not about setting fuel economy benchmarks but rather raising the bar for performance. The automaker is also leveraging a few …

Lexus was one of the first companies to enter the luxury SUV game with the RX 300 in 1998. Of course, a lot of things have changed since, with customers always looking for bigger and more versatile models, but there’s no denying how lucrative these machines can be. Building on …

Introduced in 2009 just as the Magnum wagon was being axed, the Dodge Challenger became an instant hit. That’s pretty incredible considering how bad the economy was at the time—not to mention the Chrysler Group. With the return of the Chevy Camaro a year later, Detroit’s Big Three renewed their …