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The Maverick Lobo might not look like a pink-and-teal-pinstriped, lowered ‘91 Ranger, but the new truck is decidedly better to drive than anything the sport truck mod community ever produced.
By Aaron Bragman
May 5, 2025

With more power and more available lightweighting options, the S reestablishes a pecking order in Aston Martin’s DBX SUV family.
By Jared Gall
May 1, 2025

If you need one car to be nearly everything an enthusiast driver could possibly want it to be (efficient commuter, capable canyon carver, car-pool-friendly kid carrier, cavernous cargo hauler, autocross champion), there is still no substitute for a Volkswagen Golf GTI.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

The Mini Convertible is redesigned for 2025, following in the footsteps of its Hardtop hatchback sibling. It delivers the same bubbly style as its stablemate, but with the wind-in-your-hair benefits (and packaging drawbacks) of a soft-top convertible.

By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor

With the new 2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon, the long-roof/estate/touring body style returns to Mercedes’ meanest mid-sizer.
By Jared Gall
April 8, 2025

For longtime AMG owners who may be skeptical of the new CLE-Class, Mercedes is presenting a counterargument with the 2026 AMG CLE53 Manufaktur Edition.
By Jared Gall
April 4, 2025

Toyota will build just 860 Yuzu special editions for the U.S., and sales will start alongside the rest of the 2026 GR86 lineup this fall.
By Jared Gall
April 3, 2025

With the 2026 model year scheduled to be the last for the fifth-generation GR Supra, Toyota is sending its sports car out with one last special edition: the MkV Final Edition.
By Jared Gall
April 3, 2025

The refreshed 2025 911 Carrera S remains one of the most compelling and complete sports cars you can purchase that has a warranty.

By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief

Whether gas-powered or electrified, if your car has paddle shifters, you should consult your owner’s manual to determine how they work.
By Rick Cotta
March 30, 2025