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The 2024 Honda Prologue is the first — and last — electric vehicle of its kind, serving as a solid and mostly competitive electric SUV that paves the way for future ground-up Honda EVs to come.

By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief

Die-hard fans may lament the passing of the Hemi V-8, but the 2025 Ram 1500’s new Hurricane twin-turbo straight-six engines make up in power and smoothness what they lack in audible growl.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

The 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid is a perfectly practical, affordable and efficient mode of transportation — especially when equipped with available AWD.

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

The all-new — and we mean that — 2024 Lexus GX 550 is a remarkable improvement over the longstanding prior generation.

By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief

A 33-inch touchscreen and suite of subtle aesthetic changes make the refreshed 2024 XT4 a “killer app” in the fiercely competitive luxury compact SUV class.

By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief

The 2024 Kia EV9, the world’s first semi-affordable three-row electric family SUV is big, bold and expensive — but excellent to drive and use.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

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