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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.
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.
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.
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.
The 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness wears the off-road-ready look better than the Outback Wilderness and Forester Wilderness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.