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.
The all-electric 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 has a refined driving experience and well-built interior, but VW went overboard with touch-sensitive controls.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
Nearly all of the new and redesigned vehicles making their debut in L.A. could be lumped into electric vehicles and SUVs — and in some cases, all-electric SUVs.
By Mike Hanley
November 17, 2023
With upscale interior appointments, eye-catching technology and some innovative features, the Gravity comes across as an impressive new offering in the luxury SUV class.
By Mike Hanley
November 16, 2023
The six SUVs that were part of our recent Affordable SUV Challenge were smaller, subcompact models, and there were some significant differences in the amount of cargo space they offered.
By Mike Hanley
November 3, 2023
While the 2024 Mustang Dark Horse’s capability is impressive, what was more surprising is how livable this sports car is in everyday driving, a few trade-offs aside.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
New SUVs are expensive, so we tested six affordable SUVs priced around $30,000 to find which one is best.
By Mike Hanley
October 16, 2023
Just as trucks and SUVs are popular with car shoppers these days, so were they at the show, with three of the four vehicle debuts falling into these two categories.
By Mike Hanley
September 13, 2023
The 2024 F-150 gains a number of clever features – some of which are new to the light-duty truck class, while others take inspiration from equipment that’s available in competing pickups.
By Mike Hanley
September 12, 2023
We used the 2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe’s Level 1 mobile charger and a Wallbox Pulsar Plus Level 2 charger to see how long each one takes to fully charge the battery.
By Mike Hanley
August 7, 2023
The 2024 Ford Mustang GT gets a new tech-centric interior that’s designed to appeal to younger buyers, but the changes don’t dilute the sports car’s core driving characteristics.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor