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The base, single-motor Macan Electric is the most mass-market vehicle in Porsche’s lineup.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Our CR-V pick is also the lineup’s bestseller: a gas-only EX-L with all-wheel drive, which represents the best value for your money in the CR-V family.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The Ford Ranger is a capable, smartly sized pickup with a relatively comfortable ride, good maneuverability and several unique available features, but even midline models get pricey quickly.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
The Toyota C-HR is a stylish, quick EV that’s pleasant to drive, but its interior quirks and limited passenger and cargo room ding its appeal.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
One of the least expensive new cars you can buy is the 2026 Hyundai Venue — but inexpensive doesn’t mean cheap.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
Available for ordering now with a base price of $63,380 (including destination), the new Tesla Model Y L is longer, larger and roomier than the standard Model Y.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
A twin of the Subaru BRZ, the rear-wheel-drive Toyota GR86 sports coupe delivers performance in a value-oriented package.
By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor
More power, less weight, extra aggro: The BMW M2 CS (or Competition Sport) is the best-driving BMW currently available.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Porsche's trick Active Ride suspension is some of the most impressive and uncanny chassis tech available at any price, as we experienced on a 2026 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Ram returns the Hellcat engine to the ultimate off-road 1500 pickup with the 2027 TRX SRT, the first model from the resurrected SRT high-performance group.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief