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The redesigned 2022 Volkswagen Golf R hatchback is a refined, entertaining and versatile performance car, but it doesn't come cheap.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
Volvo’s XC40 Recharge is a quick little electric SUV with few tricks of its own that preserves the endearing qualities of the well-rounded gas-powered model on which it’s based.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
Executive Editor
The 2022 Honda Civic Si is nearly everything its remaining cabal of would-be buyers would want it to be: attractive, exciting and inexpensive.
By Matt Schmitz
January 13, 2022
Redesigned for 2022, the Audi A3 and S3 sedans offer balanced handling and myriad standard features, but hesitant transmissions and inconsistent quality let them down.
By Kelsey Mays
Assistant Managing Editor-News
Class-leading sales continue to gloss over its flaws, but how much longer can Toyota go without modernizing the Tacoma?
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
Hyundai’s new 2021 Santa Fe Hybrid feels softer than the updated gas-only version — particularly compared with that vehicle’s new turbocharged powertrain — but it’s a welcome, fuel-efficient addition to the Santa Fe lineup.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
Already an appealing package, the Kona was updated for 2022 with sharper styling, an upgraded multimedia system and more backseat room.
By Jim Travers
December 23, 2021
The 2022 Mini Cooper S convertible is a droptop that’s designed to be noticed, but it’s better as a driver’s car than as a convertible.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
There’s no denying its efficiency, but the 2021 Ford Escape PHEV’s eagerness to randomly fire up its gas engine will infuriate anyone hoping for a more consistent electric-driving experience.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The new QX60 is a better-looking, more luxurious and smoother-operating luxury SUV than its predecessor.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief