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The 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre is the ultra-luxury brand’s first-ever EV, and its fully electric powertrain makes it even more silent, opulent and flat-out lust-worthy than any Rolls-Royce has ever been.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

Even with a new standard engine for the 2023 Compass, its slow, awkward powertrain is still what’s holding it back from being good.

By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor

The big Lexus TX ticks all the boxes for what shoppers look for in a three-row SUV, but lackluster luxury trimmings make it a hard sell over more opulent rivals.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

The all-new 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander impresses with both a highly usable third row and real cargo space behind it, not to mention a surprising amount of giddy-up-and-go from the available Hybrid Max powertrain.

By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor

A generously equipped 2023 Mini Countryman seems overpriced for a subcompact SUV, but a closer examination of its upscale trim and features — along with its athletic character — makes its steep pricing more understandable.

By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor

The redesigned 2024 Hyundai Kona gains striking new styling, lots of new features and upsized dimensions that provide better backseat space and cargo room than the previous-generation model.

By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor

The redesigned 2023 GMC Canyon is significantly better and more premium than its predecessor, which raises the question: How much off-roading do you want to do?

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

The 2024 Acura Integra Type S delivers the raucous performance of a Honda Civic Type R, but with a more upscale look and feel and a longer list of standard features — and it’s a lot more expensive.

By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor

A vehicle that combines sport, luxury, comfort and efficiency sounds like a unicorn, right? Well, the all-new 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 does all of that.

By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor

Nicer than it’s ever been, the highly capable new 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali Ultimate brings yet another new top trim to the popular line of trucks.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief