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When I was 18, the keys to my freedom belonged to a Saturn Ion. Hey, stop laughing. I no longer had to depend on my dad's CR-V or my mom's [...]

Our AWD test SUV used the larger 87-kWh pack but returned only 230 miles on our road-trip test, a middle-of-theroad number. An SUV of the Year finalist for 2018, the Atlas went on to place last in a nine-SUV comparison in 2020 and consistently places near the bottom of our three-row SUV rankings. 2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron PROS Still a looker • Standard air suspension • Two years of free fast charging CONS Still on older architecture and 400-volt system • No one-pedal driving• Doesn't want to be an EV The has updated a new name: Audi E-Tron the Audi Q8 E-Tron. VEHICLE LAYOUT Front-engine, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door SUV ENGINE, TRANSMISSION 1.6L turbo direct-injected DOHC 16-valve I-4, 8-speed automatic CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST) 3,455 lb (59/41%) WHEELBASE 104.7 in LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT 172.6 x 71.9 x 63.6 in ON SALE Now 2023 Jeep Compass PROS AWD is standard on all trims • Improved infotainment UI • Starting price less than $30K CONS Old bones • Not enough capability • Cramped rear seats When an off-road asked to vehicle, identify the average person will point to just about any Jeep. [Extracted from the article]

I have made a terrible mistake. Gallons of gasoline spew wildly, spectacularly, apocalyptically out of the Ford police cruiser. As I dash to stop the potential conflagration--my ears abuzz with [...]

One of my first memories of a pickup truck was the Ford F-150 at my uncle's ranch about an hour away from Mexico City. The white work truck from the [...]

As an immigrant of Mexican descent, I have become accustomed to hearing the phrase, 'Ni de aqui, ni de alla.' It means, literally, 'Neither here nor there.' My friends and [...]

A bilateral agreement between the U.S. and China is not on the horizon, but Chinese automakers are betting on Mexico to be the bridge they can use to one day enter the U.S. market. With Mexico already playing such a critical role in North American car production, and with Chinese automakers promising plants throughout Mexico, those vehicles could be on the verge of finally driving into the U.S. market. "If I were a Chinese manufacturer, I'd be worried that if they start having a lot of success, the U.S. may change the rules", said David Dollar, a leading expert on China's economy and U.S.-China economic relations at the Brookings Institute. What's more, the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 allows certain electric vehicles and batteries made in North America to qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit, a lifeline for Mexico's auto production, as some U.S. car companies already produced or planned to produce EVs south of the border. [Extracted from the article]

The Type S is still a good SUV, but Acura has work to do to rise to meet the Lexus. Acura and Lexus have long been rivals, and although the MDX Type S and RX 500h F Sport take different approaches to deliver their performance, they share one goal. The Lexus was also superior on the road and has much better fuel economy figures - 27/28/27 mpg city/highway/combined compared to the Acura's 17/21/19 mpg. [Extracted from the article]

At our last service appointment, our service adviser noticed one of the tires had a rip that was big enough to see the tire's belts - likely caused by driving over a pothole. Instead of replacing the tire at the dealer, we ordered the tire on TireRack.com for $358.68 and visited a local tire shop to swap it, saving $200 in the process. Brandon Lim Service Life 6 months/3,987 miles Average Fuel Econ 20.0 mpg Unresolved problems None Maintenance cost $0 Normal wear $0 Base price $37,490 As tested $37,754 EPA City/Hwy/Comb fuel econ 19/26/22 mpg 2022 Lucid Air "To prepare you for the coming winter, we explored how our Air does in single-digit temperatures." Our cold-weather stress test used Lucid's winter tire package, though it's unclear if that benefits or hurts range. [Extracted from the article]

When Hyundai launched the 2018 Kona at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, it touted the crossover's 'urban smart armor' styling, which is both eye-catching and brash for the [...]

Patron saint of literary cool Joan Didion--who stalked the steamy, smoggy canyons of Los Angeles in a Daytona Yellow 1969 Corvette Stingray--once said, 'Rationality, reasonableness bewilder me.' If only Didion [...]

* Right around the time I was walking across the stage of Houston's Toyota Center to receive my high school diploma, Volkswagen was making the final touches to the first-generation [...]

'Do you want your burrito deep-fried?' By the time associate online editor Alex Nishimoto was asked that question, he had spent almost five hours under the blazing Arizona sun while [...]

Its biggest downside is its weak powertrain, but it finishes so far ahead of the mechanically similar Tucson on the strength of its much smarter transmission programming and cool design (particularly inside), while its ride, interior space, and safety tech are good enough to land it here. We asked all automakers to send us their top trims with a gas-only powertrain, but Toyota was only able to send us a TRD Off-Road model for our comparison. SEVENTH PLACE HYUNDAI TUCSONPROS • Airy cabin, interior room, excellent value CONS • Unrefined transmission, gutless engine, bouncy ride VERDICT If you don't care much about driving, the Tucson will deliver. SIXTH PLACE TOYOTA RAV4 PROS • Rugged styling, ample room, smart interior features CONS • Loud interior, bouncy ride, unpolished powertrain VERDICT The most popular player needs a better ride and a more refined powertrain. [Extracted from the article]

Scientific Breakthrough For The Fastest Way To Permanent Lifetime Enlargement Verdict: 2021 Toyota Mirai "A (second) year on the Hydrogen Highway with Toyota's Mirai shows there are still bumps in the road." Toyota pitches the Mirai as an electric car that is fueled rather than charged, just like a gasoline car and nearly as quickly. Erick Ayapana Unresolved problems None Maintenance cost $0 (oil change, inspection) Normal wear $0 Base price $41,945 As tested $44,890 EPA City/Hwy/Comb fuel econ 22/30/25 mpg Of you're considering the XC40 T5 for your next car but wish it were more eco-friendly, you're in luck. Arrival: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat EPA CITY/HWY/COMB FUEL ECON 78/63/70 mpg-e "For the next few years, we'll answer every pressing question about Ford's electric pickup.". [Extracted from the article]

The DBX707 is sublime as far as performance SUVs go, and most of us were having too much fun to care about body type, but in the end, it's still "just" an SUV. Other performance cars delivered more overtly spicy experiences, so although the M240i didn't make our finalist cut, it's far from a bad car. Therein lies the rub with the Genesis G80 - this is a luxury car first and a sport sedan second, and no amount of Sport Prestige (the car's trim level) can change that, not even an electronically controlled suspension with sport tuning and rear-wheel steering (part of a $6,300 package). The judges also took issue with the Michelin Primacy tires, which often squealed for mercy and lacked the grip a performance SUV should deliver. [Extracted from the article]

Some editors found it made the car more fun and engaging, but the majority thought the manual car handled worse than the DCT version we also had on hand and that the pedal spacing wasn't great. The front diff lets you just hammer on the car through corners, staying on throttle where other front-wheel-drive cars would wash out." 2022 Audi RS 3 PROS Rambunctious handling • Unique engine • Fun torque-split modes CONS Lake of brake pedal feel • Laughable pricing • Tight cabin The characterful RS 3 is one Audis of the you most can buy today, right up there with the V-10 R8 supercar. "Looking for the most fun lap, I was just driving it sideways, rotating it, working on car control, and it's absolutely beautiful, this car.". [Extracted from the article]

'Are you interested in trucks that grow hair on your chest?' my editor emailed me. I looked down at my barren torso and looked up again to read the subject [...]

The basic vehicles beneath these badass variants are already massively capable off-roaders, vehicles able to take you places few others can. 1ST PLACE FORD BRONCO RAPTOR PROS • Settled ride • Spacious interior • Updated technology CONS • Gigantic size • Not as growly • Lacks punchiness VERDICT The Bronco Raptor matches or exceeds the Wrangler 392 in most ways, at a lower price. The Wrangler 392 is the off-roader that speaks louder, but the Bronco Raptor offers a slightly broader range of capabilities for less. Tests & Drives COMPARISON | Ford Bronco Raptor vs. [Extracted from the article]

The Outback and Passport virtually tie in terms of value; the Subaru has the lowest price without sacrificing features, but the Honda has superior interior space for a few thousand bucks more. The Outback Wilderness has beefier tires and more off-road hardware than the Passport TrailSport, while the Honda has better approach, breakover, and departure angles. The big question: How do the unibody-construction Honda and Subaru perform against body-on-frame SUVs like the Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport, one of the most popular off-roaders on the market? Honda and Subaru tired of seeing customers resorting to the aftermarket for suspension lifts and adventure-ready looks, so they created their own versions straight from the factory. [Extracted from the article]

For decades, the BMW 3 Series was the epitome of the luxury sport sedan. Its great handling, punchy power, and dynamic ride made it the leader of its class. 'Ultimate [...]

Honda crossovers aren't known for playing in the rough stuff off-road. But with a rugged design, seating for five, and more ground clearance than a CR-V or Pilot, the Passport [...]

Mazda 3 THE MAZDA 3 HAS THE MOST POWERFUL ENGINE IN THE TEST AND SUPERB INTERIOR MATERIALS. We wanted to test each car here with its base engine; however, Mazda and Kia delivered examples featuring their most powerful mills. But not everyone is out: The Honda Civic is all-new; the current Hyundai Elantra and Nissan Sentra generations made their debut in 2020; and the Volkswagen Jetta, Kia Forte, and Mazda 3 were refreshed recently. The IIHS, on the other hand, awarded the Civic and Mazda 3 its top honors, while the Sentra and Elantra received Top Safety Pick awards; the updated Jetta has yet to be tested. [Extracted from the article]

That's why Ford launched the Timberline trim. The 2022 Explorer is the first model with this package; Ford has also announced an Expedition Timberline. Ford fitted the 2022 Explorer Timberline with the same dampers as the Explorer Interceptor, the SUV you never want to see in your rearview mirror. [Extracted from the article]

Scott Evans Unresolved problems None Maintenance cost $0 Normal wear $0 Base price $67,295 As tested $80,420 EPA City/Hwy/Comb fuel econ 15/27/19 mpg We've talked quite a lot about the mid-engine Corvette, even going so far as to name it our 2020 Car of the Year. Zach Gale Unresolved problems None Maintenance cost $92.52 (oil change, inspection, tire rotation) Normal wear $0 Base price $39,635 As tested $39,635 EPA City/Hwy/Comb fuel econ 19/28/22 mpg One road trip, two dreams fulfilled. The Venza delivers 40/37/39 mpg city/ highway/combined per the EPA - pretty good numbers for an SUV of this size. UPDATE: 2021 Honda Odyssey Service Life 8 mo/11,902 mi Average Fuel Econ 20.4 mpg "After a long, meandering journey, what do we think of this Odyssey?". [Extracted from the article]

There's plenty to like, but as a sport sedan, the Acura simply feels tamer than the Cadillac and Genesis. Departments & Features When shopping for a sport sedan, there's pretty much one for every buyer preference. That's how we got here: Acura and Cadillac have established mid-performance subbrands to distinguish their sport sedans from the base models (Type S and V, respectively), and although Genesis hasn't gone down that path yet, it has an adequate model to compete in the segment at a hot price. [Extracted from the article]

Miguel Cortina Unresolved problems None Maintenance cost $0 (2-inspection, tire rotation, 1-oil change) Normal wear $0 Base price $37,175 As tested $39,735 EPA City/Hwy/Comb fuel econ 40/37/39 mpg Our Toyota Venza has been rolling nonstop. Christian Seabaugh Unresolved problems None Maintenance cost $143.18 (oil change, inspection, tire rotation) Normal wear $0 Base price $30,700 As tested $31,625 EPA City/Hwy/Comb fuel econ 27/37/30 mpg It's amazing how quick a year goes by. ARRIVAL: 2021 Land Rover Defender P400 110 SE EPA City/Hwy/Comb Fuel Econ 17/22/19 mpg "Our new Land Rover Defender, last year's SUV of the Year, is already in high demand." In regards to that other financial consideration, gas mileage, the SR comes in slightly weaker at 28/37/32 mpg city/highway/combined to the SV's 29/39/33 mpg. [Extracted from the article]

For now, the standard Raptor is the top-of-the-line off-road baddie from the F-150 family The Raptor was also the only F-150 Ford sent even though we invited the entire lineup - including the PowerBoost hybrid - as the refreshed trucks weren't available in time for last year's competition. PROS Plenty of power from carryover powertrain • Excellent off-road capability • Nicer cabin and tech CONS Difficult to distinguish from prior truck • Gets quite pricey with options • Feels like a stopgap No, no - relax. Our test truck's optional 37-inch tires only slowed this powertrain slightly: The Raptor cracked off 0-60 in 5.6 seconds, up from the previous model's 5.2 seconds, but that was a lighter SuperCab variant. We all agreed the new Nissan Frontier is a solid truck that is good at doing basic truck things, but there is nothing new or groundbreaking about how it does them. [Extracted from the article]

Tests & Drives COMPARISON TEST I Honda CR-V vs. Toyota RAV4 Think of compact SUVs, and chances are the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 come to mind. Although the RAV4 is the sales leader, with more than 430,000 units moved in 2020, the CR-V is no small player - Honda sold 333,000 last year. Honda's CR-V is the oldest SUV in the group, but it comes across as "experienced" rather than "outdated.". [Extracted from the article]

First Edition and 1958 models get a grille treatment headlined by a rounded headlight setup, while the top-trim Land Cruiser model is fitted with rectangular lights and different trim pieces. Under the skin, the new Land Cruiser is a modern interpretation of what we've seen lately from Toyota. The Land Cruiser, which will launch this spring, will be available in three trims to start: First Edition, 1958, and Land Cruiser. [Extracted from the article]

Toyota's second-row seats are similarly luxurious, albeit without power adjustment (good in terms of speed) or built-in footrests (which are an option, though this Sienna didn't have them). FOUR VANS ENTER, ONE VAN LEAVES 2021 Chrysler Pacifica S Limited AWD …………..$56,090 2021 Honda Odyssey Elite ……………………………….$49,390 2022 Kia Carnival SX Prestige ………………………… $47,770 2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum Hybrid AWD …….$54,138 From the 1980s through the late '90s, families and minivans went together like ketchup and French fries. The Honda and Toyota minivans have suites of safety systems, standard across their respective lineups. Lounging in the Carnival's sublime second-row seats or pushing the Odyssey's robust V-6 shows how far minivans have come. [Extracted from the article]

Hybrid or pure internal combustion? It's a question we've been asking ourselves for two decades now, and as the number of hybrid options grows, consumers won't find the answer any [...]

We recently got a look at Tesla's Model Y at an event at the company's design center. Despite looking like a compact crossover, it's second row is roomy. At 6 [...]

It's an unspoken rule that you can't have two vehicles from the same brand in a comparison test. But that doesn't mean a second vehicle can't tag along as a [...]

San Pedro de Atacama, nestled 7,900 feet above sea level in the Chilean Andes, is home to some 3,000 people and an endless confrontation of stray dogs. Paved roads are [...]