Executive Editor
Joe Wiesenfelder
Executive Editor Joe Wiesenfelder, a Cars.com launch veteran, leads the car evaluation effort. He owns a 1984 Mercedes 300D and a 2002 Mazda Miata SE.
Manufacturer cargo specs tend to be inconsistent at best, so Cars.com’s editors began measuring vehicle cargo space using their own methodology. These are the results thus far.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
June 15, 2026
Apple CarPlay is a feature in cars that allows you to control certain Apple-based apps through the dashboard’s media system, including moving-map navigation functionality.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
July 22, 2025
Though it could apply to any car, truck or SUV, 4x4 usually represents more traditional 4WD vehicles, and especially off-road-capable ones.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
January 30, 2025
You no longer need to warm up your car in winter — for your car’s sake — unless it’s old enough to have a carburetor, or it’s electric or a plug-in hybrid.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
January 2, 2025
We recommend that you shop around for a loan before you go to a dealership. Before you can shop for a loan, though, you'll need to determine a few things.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
October 1, 2024
You probably know buying a hybrid car will save you some gas, if you’re comparing it with a similar non-hybrid. But there are some things you might not know.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
May 6, 2024
Determine as many of the following points as possible before you visit any
dealerships, starting with the price you expect to pay.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
May 24, 2023
The 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup truck emphasizes and enables owner upgradability, complete with DIY plans and videos to install bed-rail lighting and an air compressor — so we figured we’d give this project a try ourselves with our own Maverick.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
May 16, 2022
The first affordable electric SUV without a defining flaw, the Ioniq 5 has a comfortable ride
and plenty of space, but some of its best features can be had only for thousands of dollars more.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
Executive Editor
The 2023 Kia Niro is worthy of Best in Show because it serves as a reminder that battery-electric vehicles aren’t the only way to burn less gas, save some money and release less carbon.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
April 15, 2022