The verdict: The 2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is intimidating, unbelievably quick, massively entertaining and about as subtle as a roundhouse kick to the face. Versus the competition: For the money, there are no competitors for a Hellcat. To get the same level of performance and power in a...
The verdict: The 2016 Infiniti QX50 offers great value in a luxury SUV, with pleasant driving dynamics to boot, but buyers looking for the latest styles will want to shop other stores. Versus the competition: It's not as big inside as its competitors, but it offers one of the most powerful...
The verdict: Audi's flyweight sports sedan is powered by a turbo four-cylinder that punches hard, but the optional magnetic ride suspension's ultra-firm tuning needlessly beats you up. Versus the competition: The S3 is one of the less expensive models in its class. Its cabin offers more...
The verdict: A powerful V-8 engine can’t make up for the awkward handling, strange ergonomics and dated electronics of the 2016 Infiniti Q70. Versus the competition: There are plenty of better $70,000 cars that feature up-to-date multimedia systems and displays, top-notch handling,...
The verdict: Like much of Infiniti’s lineup, the QX70 SUV is fun to drive but in desperate need of a rethink of its styling, technology and ergonomics. Versus the competition: You wouldn’t think there would be many fast, sporty, athletic and impractical SUVs, but there are. BMW,...
The verdict: The king stays the king. The redesigned Civic coupe not only is one of the best-driving compact cars around, it also offers lots of content and some of the most forward-thinking styling in the segment. Versus the competition: The compact coupe is a dying breed, but the Civic coupe...
The verdict: Expensive, exclusive, ridiculously fast and possessed of the greatest-sounding V-8 in the world, the Jaguar F-Type SVR is something truly special. Versus the competition: There are faster cars, there are prettier cars, there are more expensive and more luxurious cars — but...
The verdict: The 2017 Audi A7 Competition offers an alluring mix of style, performance and luxury, but its in-cabin technology could use an update. Versus the competition: The A7 lines up well with the competition on value and performance but falls behind with its cumbersome control system and...
The verdict: Featuring all the drawbacks and none of the visceral pleasures of more powerful Camaros, the turbocharged four-cylinder RS model is not our preferred version. Versus the competition: The four-cylinder Ford Mustang EcoBoost is more comfortable, upscale and entertaining to drive than...
The verdict: Top to bottom, the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 features the right performance-minded hardware to live up to its claim as the most track-capable Mustang that Ford's ever built. Versus the competition: It's hard to pin down a competitive set for the GT350 and GT350R. While...
The verdict: The 2016 Porsche Macan S SUV is the apple that doesn't fall far from the tree in Porsche's repertoire, delivering a high-performance driving experience in an unlikely shape. Versus the competition: You can spend similar money on larger SUVs, but they can't rival the...
The verdict: The high-performance 2016 Cadillac ATS-V fits nicely into the low-$60,000 price range previously occupied by the Cadillac CTS-V — but make no mistake, the ATS-V is a very different car from its spiritual predecessor. Versus the competition: With a Jekyll and Hyde personality,...
The verdict: Redesigned for 2016, the new Lincoln MKX is a striking-looking midsize luxury SUV featuring an overhauled, but less interesting, interior. Versus the competition: The MKX's knockout features and size advantage over similarly priced compact luxury SUVs may not be enough to...
The verdict: The Volvo V60 Cross Country is trying to be something it's not, and it doesn't make a lot of sense; it has less cargo room than the regular V60 wagon and a heftier price tag than Volvo's own — larger — XC60 compact SUV. Versus the competition: Its potent...
The verdict: The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is quirky in the driving department and overly expressive in the looks department, but its electric-only range, gas mileage and green-car mission are admirable. Versus the competition: Other plug-ins offer similar fuel efficiency and electric-driving...