Detroit Bureau Chief
Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief Aaron Bragman has had over 25 years of experience in the auto industry as a journalist, analyst, purchasing agent and program manager. Bragman grew up around his father’s classic Triumph sports cars (which were all sold and gone when he turned 16, much to his frustration) and comes from a Detroit family where cars put food on tables as much as smiles on faces. Today, he’s a member of the Automotive Press Association and the Midwest Automotive Media Association. His pronouns are he/him, but his adjectives are fat/sassy.
One of the least expensive new cars you can buy is the 2026 Hyundai Venue — but inexpensive doesn’t mean cheap.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The 2026 Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-in Hybrid is EPA-rated to go 32 miles on electric-only power, but our testing showed it can travel nearly 50 miles under the right conditions.
By Aaron Bragman
August 6, 2026
Ford is expanding its new aftermarket parts and accessories efforts with the Ford Custom Garage, focusing so far on its bestsellers: the Bronco SUV, F-150 and Maverick pickup trucks, and Mustang coupe.
By Aaron Bragman
July 27, 2026
Created with Ford Custom Garage, the 2026 Ford Maverick SV300T gets 300 horsepower, 20-inch bronze or black wheels, a front lower spoiler, shock absorbers from the Lobo trim and more.
By Aaron Bragman
July 24, 2026
Toyota is delaying the start of production for the all-new, all-electric 2027 Highlander SUV.
By Aaron Bragman
July 8, 2026
Ram returns the Hellcat engine to the ultimate off-road 1500 pickup with the 2027 TRX SRT, the first model from the resurrected SRT high-performance group.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
Ford has adjusted build combination options for the lowest grade of its popular Maverick compact pickup truck.
By Aaron Bragman
July 2, 2026
The 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 has been revealed with new styling, two all-new V-8 engines and even more screens.
By Aaron Bragman
June 25, 2026
When you look at total cost, the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali with the 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine costs less than every other Denali variant.
By Aaron Bragman
June 11, 2026
The 2027 Rivian R2’s combination of equipment, space, function and luxury for a competitive price instantly makes it a compelling choice in the mid-size electric luxury SUV class.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief