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A redesign that brings the latest tech and standard advanced safety features is just what the doctor ordered for the aging Grand Cherokee.

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

A reboot elevates the 2022 Jeep Compass with updated tech and much-needed cabin refinement, but it’s not enough: The compact SUV’s slow, inefficient and awkward powertrain is a major letdown.

By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor

The 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness is an off-road-themed trim level of the easy-to-recommend Forester, bringing increased off-road and towing capabilities.

By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor

The redesigned 2022 Volkswagen Golf R hatchback is a refined, entertaining and versatile performance car, but it doesn't come cheap.

By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor

Volvo’s XC40 Recharge is a quick little electric SUV with few tricks of its own that preserves the endearing qualities of the well-rounded gas-powered model on which it’s based.

By Joe Wiesenfelder
Executive Editor

Redesigned for 2022, the Audi A3 and S3 sedans offer balanced handling and myriad standard features, but hesitant transmissions and inconsistent quality let them down.

By Kelsey Mays
Assistant Managing Editor-News

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