Expert reviews

Lexus has kept the 2024 RX fresh, with new technology, a proliferation of powertrains running from gas to hybrid to plug-in hybrid, and styling that’s in keeping with the brand’s motif without being too weird.

The 2023 Mercedes-AMG SL63 is a muscular, tech-forward 2+2 convertible that splits the difference between an all-out high-performance sports car and a full-luxe grand-touring machine — and those two halves of its personality don’t always complement each other.

The all-electric 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 has a refined driving experience and well-built interior, but VW went overboard with touch-sensitive controls.

The 2024 Jaguar F-Type R75 convertible may feel dated on the inside, but with stunning exterior looks and a raucous V-8, it’s hard not to fall in love with it from behind the wheel.

While the 2024 Mustang Dark Horse’s capability is impressive, what was more surprising is how livable this sports car is in everyday driving, a few trade-offs aside.

Big, silent, smooth and stylish, the electrified version of BMW’s 7 Series sedan mixes traditional luxury with next-generation tech, and the results are mostly fantastic.

The 2023 Volkswagen Taos is more likable than its second-to-last-place finish in Cars.com’s 2023 Affordable SUV Challenge suggests thanks to a plucky, efficient powertrain and ample room for people and stuff.

The 2024 Kia Seltos improves upon an already winning formula by giving its turbocharged engine a smooth, traditional automatic transmission, while continuing to offer an impressive mix of useful features and high-quality materials.

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.

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