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
While many of the 2025 Polestar 4’s design elements are similar to what you see on other Polestar models, its lack of a rear window is a departure from most everything else on the road.
By Mike Hanley
January 11, 2024
After driving the 2023 ZR2 Bison, it’s easy to see the truck’s appeal. It’s a stylish pickup with enough capability to handle what most owners are likely to throw at it.
By Mike Hanley
December 26, 2023
The 2023 Prius gets better EPA combined fuel economy — 57 mpg in front-wheel-drive LE trim — than the 2022 Prius, which is rated as high as 56 mpg combined in L Eco form.
By Mike Hanley
December 18, 2023
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