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Cars.com Detroit Bureau Chief Aaron Bragman drove the Blazer EV and came away with some definite thoughts on how it performs.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

The new-for-2024 Subaru WRX TR trim brings a sharper edge to the regular WRX — for better and for worse.

By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor

Offering the solidity and solitude of a bank vault, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 mid-size SUV embodies the brand’s classic definition of luxury.

By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor

With the most powerful production four-cylinder engine in history, Mercedes-AMG’s latest C63 performance hybrid drives more like a tuner terror than a muscle car.

By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief

Familiar battery and motor upgrades along with suspension tweaks bring the top-trim 2024 Audi Q4 e-Tron electric SUV neatly in line with the brand’s image and character, even if it’s far from perfect.

By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief

The base variant of the 2024 Genesis G70 is more powerful and more fun — and only slightly pricier — than the 2023 model, but its updated interior is a step backward.

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

Sportier than the prior model year thanks to a change in driven wheels, the rear-wheel-drive 2024 Polestar 2 is more engaging to drive, but it still falls short in terms of user-friendliness and onboard technology.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

Absolutely one of the most entertaining three-row SUVs to drive, the freshened 2025 Ford Explorer still falls short on people hauling and value for the money.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

The all-electric Lyriq is a classy, good-looking luxury mid-size SUV that drives like a classic Cadillac: big, heavy, quiet and — above all else — comfortable.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

The 2024 Jeep Gladiator is still one of the best (and coolest) off-road pickups you can buy, but you’ll pay (a lot) for its capability in reduced comfort, quietness, efficiency and refinement.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief