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There aren’t many big, comfortable family sedans that can match the 2021 Avalon Hybrid’s spacious interior, comfortable accommodations and excellent gas mileage.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon near-luxury mid-size hatchback stands out as a roomy, refined and refreshingly pleasant alternative to mainstream sedans and SUVs.

By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor

A stylish and surprisingly roomy coupe-style luxury SUV, the new Infiniti QX55 is for people who value style but can’t give up too much utility.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

The 2021 CX-5’s interior (mostly) shines as a near-premium offering, but a fun driving experience and nice leather upholstery can’t make up for its new and incredibly frustrating user interface.

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

The 2021 Lexus RX 450h’s hybrid powertrain, quality interior and improved tech make it a solid fuel-efficient family-hauler, despite some minor blemishes.

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

Fun to drive, great to look at and difficult to use, the 2021 Mazda6 is a fantastic car that’s let down by truly awful multimedia controls.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

The Lexus 2021 ES gets all-wheel drive for the first time, but it might not be what you’d expect: Four-wheel traction is paired with only a noisy, modestly powered four-cylinder engine.

By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor

The redesigned 2021 Buick Envision premium compact SUV is stylish and refined, and has easy-to-use tech features, but poor brake-pedal feel degrades the driving experience.

By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor

The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 full-size pickup truck is refined, capable and offers an impressive turbo-diesel engine option, but its primary competitors offer more luxury and innovation.

By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor

Audi strikes a beautiful balance of sporty, luxurious and high-tech in the revised 2021 A4, delivering a satisfying compact-sedan experience.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief