Senior Road Test Editor
Mike Hanley
Mike Hanley has more than 20 years of experience reporting on the auto industry. His primary focus is new vehicles, and he's currently a Senior Road Test Editor overseeing expert car reviews and comparison tests. He previously managed Editorial content in the Cars.com Research section.
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
If you’re shopping for a new car, chances are you’re considering one or more of the seven compact SUVs in this comparison test. See how each SUV did in both subjective and objective categories.
By Mike Hanley
April 28, 2025