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Infiniti’s QX80 flagship feels ancient in almost every way, but the throwback experience can still be enjoyable if going old-school is your goal.

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

The new 2022 Volkswagen Taos offers extra space, extra cargo, higher seating position and boosted utility without a price penalty versus the outgoing Golf hatchback.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

The 2021 Subaru Forester compact SUV still impresses with a blend of comfort, utility and practicality – once you get accustomed to its interior controls.

By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor

The 2021 BMW 540i xDrive with M Sport Package is a little light on sport, but it has a good blend of driver-assist technology, interior quality and vibrant information screens.

By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor

No driving enthusiast would pick a 2021 Audi SQ5 over a comparable sports sedan, but it’s a nice step up from the plain-Jane Audi Q5.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is hard to recommend as a luxury three-row family hauler, but it makes sense as a two-row adventure-mobile, which is what you get with the Heritage Edition.

By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor

The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is a comfortable, versatile new EV that’s held back in daily use more by its frustrating controls than by its average range.

By Joe Wiesenfelder
Executive Editor

The 2022 Kia Carnival’s new convenience goodies and affordable price make it competitive, but other minivans have more powertrain options.

By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor

A new optional powertrain for 2021 fixes the most significant weakness in the otherwise well-rounded Santa Fe.

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

The Recharge T8 version of the 2021 XC60 luxury compact SUV is as well-rounded in its plug-in aspects as the gas version is in every other way.

By Joe Wiesenfelder
Executive Editor