Cars2027 Infiniti QX65: When looks matter mostThe pretty new SUV from Nissan’s luxury brand makes quite an entrance, looking as handsome as any. Step inside and the beauty increases. Its downhill from there. Scott Sturgis 2026 Subaru Trailseeker: Outback clone joins new EV lineupScott Sturgis 2026 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss: Some give and takeScott Sturgis 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT: Reports of its death are greatly exaggeratedScott Sturgis 2026 Nissan Frontier: A mostly pleasant trip back in timeScott Sturgis Advertisement2026 Lincoln Nautilus: The biggest screen wins Much has been made about the 48-inch screen across the front of the dashboard. It’s not all that in some ways, but it’s really pretty nice. Scott Sturgis 2026 Genesis GV80: Because your drive requires a Mood Curator The premium two-and-half-row SUV really goes all in on the experience. For most of the passengers anyway. And, unlike some higher-end Genesis models, the driver will have a nice time, too. Scott Sturgis 2026 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid: An overdue revision The rugged SUV was definitely showing its age before last year’s redesign. So does the hybrid version make deep woods exploring more palatable in light of Trump-era oil prices? Scott Sturgis Could EVs be on the rebound after the post-rebate cliff?While U.S. sales are down from 2025, there's been growth in 2026. Add in higher gas prices, more models from trusted brands, and more charging at a leading retailer, and a bright spot is emerging. Scott Sturgis How ‘hypermilers’ are trying to beat high gas pricesGas prices have risen sharply since the start of the Iran war. Some drivers are using special techniques to maximize their miles per gallon and save at the pump.Pooja Salhotra, New York Times 2026 Chevrolet Equinox: Can a bargain SUV win our hearts? The Equinox beats the price of last week’s Tiguan by about 10%. But the difference in performance, comfort, and overall joyfulness of the two vehicles is a vastly larger percentage. Scott Sturgis 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan turbo: Well, here’s a surpriseA new trim level offers faster acceleration, cushier seats, and decent fuel economy, perfect for a vacation. Of course, it’s pricier, but it just might be worth it, like everything on vacation. Scott Sturgis 2026 Audi Q3: A hot little SUV. Literally, sometimes.The compact model is quick and sporty, with top-notch comfort, handling, and even stereo sound. So why add touchscreen HVAC controls that ruin it all? Scott Sturgis 2026 Mazda3 Turbo Hatch: More features, more space, more dollarsThe final installment of fast small cars offers all-wheel drive and can carry more stuff. But it’s on the exit ramp leaving bargain territory. Scott Sturgis In an old Fishtown factory, a new club for city-dwelling car enthusiastsThe Cannonball Club will have a café and bar, as well as social and coworking space. It already has some members signed up.Scott Sturgis 2026 Hyundai Elantra N: When speed alone wins the raceOf course, duh, the fastest car wins to the finish line. But life is a marathon, not a sprint, and the lack of creature comforts could make this winner an also-ran. Scott Sturgis 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: A quick bargain that may be gone in a flashFinancial troubles at Volkswagen mean it could cut this hot rod from its lineup. It offers a lot of fun — and creature comforts — at an attractive price. Scott Sturgis 2026 Toyota Sienna: A Superior ride — and dressing room — through the North Country We borrowed the popular and practical minivan while touring Minnesota and northern Wisconsin, enjoying the efficiency and spaciousness despite the smoke of the Boundary Waters fires. Scott Sturgis 2026 Volvo EX30: The little EV that could go fast, but beyond that … It’s small and feels every bit of it. That helps with the acceleration and handling, but not with fitting in people or feeling like you’ve gotten your money’s worth. Scott Sturgis 2026 Toyota bZ: A new name, more power, and lots going for itThe automaker with the most consistent reliability scores seems to suddenly be taking EVs seriously, with a redo of this small offering and a new midsize SUV EV based on it. Scott Sturgis See more storiesAdvertisement
2027 Infiniti QX65: When looks matter mostThe pretty new SUV from Nissan’s luxury brand makes quite an entrance, looking as handsome as any. Step inside and the beauty increases. Its downhill from there. Scott Sturgis
2027 Infiniti QX65: When looks matter mostThe pretty new SUV from Nissan’s luxury brand makes quite an entrance, looking as handsome as any. Step inside and the beauty increases. Its downhill from there. Scott Sturgis
2026 Lincoln Nautilus: The biggest screen wins Much has been made about the 48-inch screen across the front of the dashboard. It’s not all that in some ways, but it’s really pretty nice. Scott Sturgis
2026 Lincoln Nautilus: The biggest screen wins Much has been made about the 48-inch screen across the front of the dashboard. It’s not all that in some ways, but it’s really pretty nice. Scott Sturgis
2026 Genesis GV80: Because your drive requires a Mood Curator The premium two-and-half-row SUV really goes all in on the experience. For most of the passengers anyway. And, unlike some higher-end Genesis models, the driver will have a nice time, too. Scott Sturgis
2026 Genesis GV80: Because your drive requires a Mood Curator The premium two-and-half-row SUV really goes all in on the experience. For most of the passengers anyway. And, unlike some higher-end Genesis models, the driver will have a nice time, too. Scott Sturgis
2026 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid: An overdue revision The rugged SUV was definitely showing its age before last year’s redesign. So does the hybrid version make deep woods exploring more palatable in light of Trump-era oil prices? Scott Sturgis
2026 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid: An overdue revision The rugged SUV was definitely showing its age before last year’s redesign. So does the hybrid version make deep woods exploring more palatable in light of Trump-era oil prices? Scott Sturgis
Could EVs be on the rebound after the post-rebate cliff?While U.S. sales are down from 2025, there's been growth in 2026. Add in higher gas prices, more models from trusted brands, and more charging at a leading retailer, and a bright spot is emerging. Scott Sturgis
Could EVs be on the rebound after the post-rebate cliff?While U.S. sales are down from 2025, there's been growth in 2026. Add in higher gas prices, more models from trusted brands, and more charging at a leading retailer, and a bright spot is emerging. Scott Sturgis
How ‘hypermilers’ are trying to beat high gas pricesGas prices have risen sharply since the start of the Iran war. Some drivers are using special techniques to maximize their miles per gallon and save at the pump.Pooja Salhotra, New York Times
How ‘hypermilers’ are trying to beat high gas pricesGas prices have risen sharply since the start of the Iran war. Some drivers are using special techniques to maximize their miles per gallon and save at the pump.Pooja Salhotra, New York Times
2026 Chevrolet Equinox: Can a bargain SUV win our hearts? The Equinox beats the price of last week’s Tiguan by about 10%. But the difference in performance, comfort, and overall joyfulness of the two vehicles is a vastly larger percentage. Scott Sturgis
2026 Chevrolet Equinox: Can a bargain SUV win our hearts? The Equinox beats the price of last week’s Tiguan by about 10%. But the difference in performance, comfort, and overall joyfulness of the two vehicles is a vastly larger percentage. Scott Sturgis
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan turbo: Well, here’s a surpriseA new trim level offers faster acceleration, cushier seats, and decent fuel economy, perfect for a vacation. Of course, it’s pricier, but it just might be worth it, like everything on vacation. Scott Sturgis
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan turbo: Well, here’s a surpriseA new trim level offers faster acceleration, cushier seats, and decent fuel economy, perfect for a vacation. Of course, it’s pricier, but it just might be worth it, like everything on vacation. Scott Sturgis
2026 Audi Q3: A hot little SUV. Literally, sometimes.The compact model is quick and sporty, with top-notch comfort, handling, and even stereo sound. So why add touchscreen HVAC controls that ruin it all? Scott Sturgis
2026 Audi Q3: A hot little SUV. Literally, sometimes.The compact model is quick and sporty, with top-notch comfort, handling, and even stereo sound. So why add touchscreen HVAC controls that ruin it all? Scott Sturgis
2026 Mazda3 Turbo Hatch: More features, more space, more dollarsThe final installment of fast small cars offers all-wheel drive and can carry more stuff. But it’s on the exit ramp leaving bargain territory. Scott Sturgis
2026 Mazda3 Turbo Hatch: More features, more space, more dollarsThe final installment of fast small cars offers all-wheel drive and can carry more stuff. But it’s on the exit ramp leaving bargain territory. Scott Sturgis
In an old Fishtown factory, a new club for city-dwelling car enthusiastsThe Cannonball Club will have a café and bar, as well as social and coworking space. It already has some members signed up.Scott Sturgis
In an old Fishtown factory, a new club for city-dwelling car enthusiastsThe Cannonball Club will have a café and bar, as well as social and coworking space. It already has some members signed up.Scott Sturgis
2026 Hyundai Elantra N: When speed alone wins the raceOf course, duh, the fastest car wins to the finish line. But life is a marathon, not a sprint, and the lack of creature comforts could make this winner an also-ran. Scott Sturgis
2026 Hyundai Elantra N: When speed alone wins the raceOf course, duh, the fastest car wins to the finish line. But life is a marathon, not a sprint, and the lack of creature comforts could make this winner an also-ran. Scott Sturgis
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: A quick bargain that may be gone in a flashFinancial troubles at Volkswagen mean it could cut this hot rod from its lineup. It offers a lot of fun — and creature comforts — at an attractive price. Scott Sturgis
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: A quick bargain that may be gone in a flashFinancial troubles at Volkswagen mean it could cut this hot rod from its lineup. It offers a lot of fun — and creature comforts — at an attractive price. Scott Sturgis
2026 Toyota Sienna: A Superior ride — and dressing room — through the North Country We borrowed the popular and practical minivan while touring Minnesota and northern Wisconsin, enjoying the efficiency and spaciousness despite the smoke of the Boundary Waters fires. Scott Sturgis
2026 Toyota Sienna: A Superior ride — and dressing room — through the North Country We borrowed the popular and practical minivan while touring Minnesota and northern Wisconsin, enjoying the efficiency and spaciousness despite the smoke of the Boundary Waters fires. Scott Sturgis
2026 Volvo EX30: The little EV that could go fast, but beyond that … It’s small and feels every bit of it. That helps with the acceleration and handling, but not with fitting in people or feeling like you’ve gotten your money’s worth. Scott Sturgis
2026 Volvo EX30: The little EV that could go fast, but beyond that … It’s small and feels every bit of it. That helps with the acceleration and handling, but not with fitting in people or feeling like you’ve gotten your money’s worth. Scott Sturgis
2026 Toyota bZ: A new name, more power, and lots going for itThe automaker with the most consistent reliability scores seems to suddenly be taking EVs seriously, with a redo of this small offering and a new midsize SUV EV based on it. Scott Sturgis
2026 Toyota bZ: A new name, more power, and lots going for itThe automaker with the most consistent reliability scores seems to suddenly be taking EVs seriously, with a redo of this small offering and a new midsize SUV EV based on it. Scott Sturgis
