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Senior Research Editor

Damon Bell

Senior Research Editor Damon Bell has more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, beginning as an Engineering Graphics researcher/proofreader at model-car manufacturer Revell-Monogram. From there, he moved on to various roles at Collectible Automobile magazine and Consumer Guide Automotive before joining Cars.com in August 2022. He served as president of the Midwest Automotive Media Association in 2019 and 2020.

The Mazda3 is one of the oldest designs in the compact-car segment, but it’s still one of the most engaging and fun to drive — even if it’s showing its age in some ways.
Toyota takes back the crown of most dependable brand in Consumer Reports’ Annual Auto Reliability Survey.
Honda’s popular three-row mid-size SUV is refreshed for 2026, gaining face-lifted exterior styling, upgraded tech features, and new trim touches inside and out.
We’ve picked up a few minor blemishes in the finish of our long-term Toyota 4Runner, so we polished them out with a ceramic paint-correction product.
Jeep pushed out an over-the-air software update on Friday, Oct. 10, that apparently caused major powertrain problems for some Wrangler 4xe owners.
Tesla is offering a dealer-installed retrofit turn-signal stalk for Model 3s equipped with the automaker’s steering-wheel-mounted turn-signal buttons.
SUVs and EVs have a few natural handicaps when it comes to offering a sporty, engaging driving experience; the Porsche Macan Electric aims to overcome those and feel like a true Porsche.
Mercedes-Benz’s hot-rod AMG E53 sedan gains a wagon sibling for the 2026 model year powered by the same 577-horsepower plug-in hybrid powertrain.
The 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning lineup gains a new STX trim level with unique touches, some rugged features and a standard extended-range battery.
The Kia Sportage gets a nicely executed refresh for 2026 that gives it a slightly more conventional look and some welcome new standard and available features.