The verdict: The car that won our 2015 Midsize Sedan Challenge has been surpassed by newer, nicer, quicker offerings. Versus the competition: In the highly competitive midsize segment, the Hyundai now falls midpack. It offers some strengths versus the Honda Accord and Nissan Altima, like a...
The verdict: A weak drivetrain and frustrating controls were two big reasons the 2017 Lexus IS 200t finished last in our recent test of luxury sports sedans, but stepping up to the V-6-powered IS 350 doesn't completely solve the problem. Versus the competition: While the IS looks the part...
The verdict: A weak drivetrain and frustrating controls were two big reasons the 2017 Lexus IS 200t finished last in our recent test of luxury sports sedans, but stepping up to the V-6-powered IS 350 doesn't completely solve the problem. Versus the competition: While the IS looks the part...
The verdict: The 2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 is a smooth, expensive, technology-packed road-roaming private jet that's best experienced from the best seat in the house — the backseat. Versus the competition: The BMW 760Li features a V-12 engine and long-wheelbase comfort but...
The verdict: The 2016 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon remains the best worst new car you can buy — loud, unpleasant, inefficient, uncomfortable and expensive, but able to scale tall mountains in a single bound and look ridiculously cool while doing it. Versus the competition: Nothing on the market...
The verdict: The 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid is more sport SUV than hybrid SUV, but it's not without its quirks. Versus the competition: The MDX Sport Hybrid isn’t just about boosting fuel economy, which sets it apart from many hybrid SUV competitors. Acura's 2017 MDX...
The verdict: The 2016 Cadillac CT6 is a well-rounded, almost-full-size luxury sedan with a quiet interior, premium appointments, impressive technology and great performance with its new twin-turbo V-6, but the sedan falls a bit flat when equipped with its base, turbocharged four-cylinder engine. ...
The verdict: The 2016 Mazda CX-9 is one of the best-driving SUVs I’ve ever experienced. Families are likely to also appreciate the improved interior and added features, like rear USB ports, but a cumbersome multimedia system threatens to end all the fun. Versus the competition: The CX-9...
The verdict: The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado exudes a good, old-fashioned trucklike attitude with its bold presence, but it isn't the least bit outdated, with highly competitive capabilities and the latest multimedia technology. Versus the competition: A 2016 Chevrolet Silverado with the...
The verdict: The 2016 Infiniti Q50 2.0T has a surprisingly coarse powertrain, unexceptional interior and tight cabin despite updates for this model year. Versus the competition: While it has attractive attributes, including electronic safety features and affordable pricing, the Q50 is simply...
The verdict: The 2016 Audi TT is an evolutionary redesign that handles well and offers more versatility than its small size might suggest, but a troubling case of acceleration lag saps the fun. Versus the competition: The TT comes as a four-seat coupe or two-seat, soft-top roadster. Both employ...
The verdict: The redesigned BMW X1 is astonishingly practical, but it's less of an ultimate driving machine than the automaker's faithful may care for. Versus the competition: Given it's a BMW, the X1's unremarkable drivability is shocking, but it delivers in spades what many...
The verdict: New for 2016, the BMW X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid is a compelling choice for X5 shoppers, but those shoppers ought to drive the X5's competition, too. Versus the competition: The X5 plug-in hybrid boasts good performance and a handsome interior, but it faces strong competition,...
The verdict: The updated 2016 Honda Accord is a must-drive for any family-sedan shopper, but a few of its many "improvements" are steps backward. Editor’s note: This review was written in August 2015 about the 2016 Honda Accord, but little of substance has changed with...
The verdict: With the 2016 Fit, Honda has concocted an elixir of most things small-car shoppers want, and the results are mighty desirable. Versus the competition: If you're shopping for an entry-level car, make sure to fit the Fit onto your list. The 2016 Fit is not the quietest, quickest...