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
GM plans to drop Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone projection from its future gas-powered vehicle lineup.
By Mike Hanley
October 23, 2025
Like Tesla’s new Model Y Standard, the Model 3 Standard trades slightly lower estimated range, a slower 0-60 mph time and fewer (or less expensive) features for a lower price of entry.
By Mike Hanley
October 7, 2025
Tesla recently updated its Model Y SUV for 2026, and today it revealed a lower-priced base trim dubbed Standard that cuts $5,000 off the previous starting price.
By Mike Hanley
October 7, 2025
We put this big, heavy full-size pickup truck to the test on a 460-mile road trip to see whether we could make it the whole way without stopping to charge.
By Mike Hanley
October 2, 2025
Cars.com owned a 2021 Model Y for more than two years as a long-term test car, and we were curious to see whether the changes for 2026 address the issues we had with the prior generation.
By Mike Hanley
September 9, 2025
The 2026 Ram 1500’s newly available Hemi V-8 makes less power and costs more than the truck’s turbocharged inline-six engine, but it makes better sounds.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid has an impressive 22.9 cubic feet of measured cargo space that is among the largest in its class.
By Mike Hanley
September 2, 2025
The 2025 Polestar 3 is a compelling alternative to mid-size luxury electric SUVs from BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Tesla.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
We’ve owned a 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium for two months, and it’s already had its first service visit for two issues: a leaky moonroof and a broken front air dam.
By Mike Hanley
June 18, 2025
Even after only a brief stint behind the wheel of the dirt-road-focused 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally, we could tell that it’s more forgiving on pavement.
By Mike Hanley
June 18, 2025