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Class-leading sales continue to gloss over its flaws, but how much longer can Toyota go without modernizing the Tacoma?

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

Hyundai’s new 2021 Santa Fe Hybrid feels softer than the updated gas-only version — particularly compared with that vehicle’s new turbocharged powertrain — but it’s a welcome, fuel-efficient addition to the Santa Fe lineup.

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

The 2022 Mini Cooper S convertible is a droptop that’s designed to be noticed, but it’s better as a driver’s car than as a convertible.

By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor

There’s no denying its efficiency, but the 2021 Ford Escape PHEV’s eagerness to randomly fire up its gas engine will infuriate anyone hoping for a more consistent electric-driving experience.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

The new QX60 is a better-looking, more luxurious and smoother-operating luxury SUV than its predecessor.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

The all-new Genesis GV70 is a joy to drive, and it mimics its luxury competitors both in its ability to provide high style and in its occasional highly questionable design choices.

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

A new touchscreen for multimedia and vehicle controls makes the 2022 Lexus ES 350 a much better option than previous versions.

By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor

The 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor takes all the good things from the F-150’s redesign and adds to them, making the wildest Ford pickup even better than its predecessor.

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

Is the 2022 Civic Si as good as the previous one? We took a drive recently to find out.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

The 2022 Hyundai Kona’s tidy dimensions make it city-friendly, while available all-wheel drive makes it a true SUV.

By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor