Senior Road Test Editor
Mike Hanley
I oversee Cars.com’s testing-related Editorial content, from our expert car reviews and videos to our multivehicle comparison tests. I’ve been covering the auto industry for more than 20 years, with a focus on helping shoppers find the right car for them. I’m a member of the Midwest Automotive Media Association, and I’m also a juror for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards. My daily driver is a Honda Odyssey minivan; my very occasional driver is a Ford Focus that’s prepped for cheap endurance racing.
Articles by Mike Hanley
We drove plug-in hybrid versions of the Toyota RAV4 and Hyundai Tucson to test electric-only range, overall fuel economy and home charging.
By Mike Hanley
May 9, 2023
To find the best compact SUV for 2023, we tested six models: the refreshed Ford Escape, the redesigned Honda CR-V, the Hyundai Tucson, the redesigned Kia Sportage, the all-new Mazda CX-50 and the Nissan Rogue.
By Mike Hanley
May 8, 2023
The 1500 REV made its debut at the 2023 New York auto show in high-end Tungsten trim, and over in the Ford area there, was an F-150 Lightning Platinum on display.
By Mike Hanley
April 6, 2023
The New York auto show was once known as a hotbed for luxury vehicle debuts, but this year’s show was dominated by new and redesigned mainstream EVs and SUVs.
By Aaron Bragman, Mike Hanley and Damon Bell
April 6, 2023
The 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness wears the off-road-ready look better than the Outback Wilderness and Forester Wilderness.
By Mike Hanley
April 5, 2023
The all-new CX-90 has characteristics more typically seen in German luxury SUVs than mainstream models, but it’s these attributes that help elevate its driving experience above the competition.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
After weighing whether to spend $386.73 to repair the active air dam, we decided instead to remove it entirely, which is a common solution other F-150 owners have taken.
By Mike Hanley
February 17, 2023
Our editors were focused on all-new and redesigned vehicles debuting at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, and after walking the show floor to see them all, one rose to the top: the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander.
By Mike Hanley
February 10, 2023
From family-focused SUVs like the all-new Toyota Grand Highlander and refreshed Volkswagen Atlas to electrified performance cars like the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, there’s something for all types of shoppers at the show.
By Mike Hanley, Aaron Bragman and Damon Bell
February 10, 2023
The Grand Highlander has a family resemblance to the regular Highlander, but the new SUV’s design is less about bulging styling elements and more about sharper angles and straighter lines.
By Mike Hanley
February 8, 2023