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
The F-150 Lightning should serve the work needs of certain customers quite well. For others, however, it’s not yet a practical replacement for a gas- or diesel-powered truck.
By Mike Hanley
September 6, 2022
If you’ve never driven a car with a manual transmission, the prospect of learning how might seem overwhelming, so we’ve answered questions from drivers who are new to stick shifts.
By Mike Hanley
July 15, 2022
While its overall driving range isn’t as long as a Tesla Model Y’s, the 2023 GV60’s focus on performance is similar, and it has more approachable interior controls.
By Mike Hanley
June 15, 2022
The 2022 Nissan Kicks is fuel-efficient, reasonably comfortable and well-equipped for its price tag.
By Mike Hanley
June 9, 2022
The 2023 Toyota Corolla adds available AWD for the Corolla Hybrid, a new standard 8-inch touchscreen system and version 3.0 of Toyota Safety Sense.
By Mike Hanley
June 1, 2022
The new 2023 Nissan Z’s updates transform the two-seater into a modern, fun-to-drive sports car that still honors the nameplate’s rich heritage.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
You don’t have to look hard to find Tesla-esque elements in the 2023 VinFast VF 8, most notably the SUV’s 15-inch center touchscreen that controls things like the climate, navigation and audio systems.
By Mike Hanley
April 15, 2022
The 2022 edition of the New York auto show is its first since 2019, and while it may not have returned to its previous scale, there were still plenty of new cars to check out.
By Brian Normile, Mike Hanley and Joe Wiesenfelder
April 15, 2022
The all-new Volkswagen ID. Buzz, with its heritage-inspired design and all-electric drivetrain, doesn’t fit neatly among the other minivans available today.
By Mike Hanley
April 14, 2022
The 2023 Wagoneer L and Grand Wagoneer L are a foot longer than their regular-wheelbase siblings, and they wear their extra size well.
By Mike Hanley
April 13, 2022