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The all-new 2025 Cadillac Optiq features all the great qualities of the luxury brand’s bigger Lyriq electric SUV, but in a tidier, more maneuverable package.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
We took the new 2026 Tesla Model Y for a quick spin to see if the annoyances from our 2021 Model Y were fixed.
By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor
Learn five things we like about the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 and two we don’t.
By Jim Travers
A revised Cummins turbo-diesel six-cylinder engine makes the refreshed 2025 Ram 2500 one of the slickest-driving heavy-duty trucks on the market.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The all-new Escalade IQ prioritizes style and technology over usable space, with a focus on the driver and executive passengers rather than those in the rearmost seats.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
Discover four things we like about the 2024 BMW i4 Gran Coupe xDrive40 and three things we don’t.
By Jim Travers
Acura’s first subcompact SUV is only a few tweaks away from being right on the money with sharp looks, above-average dynamic character and a handsome interior.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Though it’s more expensive than ever, the updated and feature-rich 2025 Audi A3 and S3 make a fab case for the primo, pint-size sports sedan.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Though it might be a bit long in the tooth, the 2025 Subaru Outback Touring XT is just about the best do-it-all road-trip car you can find on dealer lots.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
We recently sampled the newest segment-busting offering from Toyota and found it to be a competent if hard-to-classify choice.
By Jim Travers