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The MDX Type S trim makes an impressive vehicle more engaging and exciting — as long as you're willing to make some trade-offs in price, fuel economy and ride.

By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor

The 2024 Lotus Eletre R is an electric powerhouse of an SUV, with comfort, performance, luxurious materials, and thoughtful design throughout.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

Mercedes’ new SL is offered with a four-cylinder engine, which hasn’t happened since this car’s very first generation.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

The Acura TLX gets a few subtle updates for 2024 that help keep it fresh, and the Type S continues to deliver invigorating acceleration and handling while remaining daily-driver comfortable.

By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor

The redesigned 2024 Subaru Impreza delivers a desirable mix of safety, practicality and fun for under $30,000 in its new RS trim level.

By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor

The refreshed 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer is a competent subcompact SUV with useful and advanced technology, but the best version of it commands a hefty price.

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

A stylish, state-of-the-art and brilliant-to-drive electric SUV, the Rivian R1S takes all of the good parts of the company’s debut pickup truck and puts them in a family-friendlier package.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

Stylish, quick and legitimately fun to drive, the new compact 2023 Grecale SUV will help bring (wealthy) new buyers into the Maserati fold.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

Some subtle but effective updates for 2024, including off-road-focused enhancements to the adventure-ready TrailSport trim, help keep the Passport a viable choice in its class.

By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor

The all-electric 2024 Blazer EV looks sharp, drives sharper, and arrives with highly competitive range and fast-charging capability, but its sky-high pricing has it encroaching into Cadillac’s territory.

By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief