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It’s pricey, but the posh 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class makes a solid case to be considered the S-Class of luxury SUVs.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

The convertible version of Lexus’ 2021 LC 500 admirably retains the coupe’s feel, but it also loses some of that body style’s star quality.

By Joe Wiesenfelder
Executive Editor

The 2021 Toyota Venza delivers an upscale interior and a sedate driving experience that outweigh minor interior and multimedia foibles.

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB is polished, poised and pretty, but is there a tip-the-scales reason to choose it?

By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor

The 2021 RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid combines impressive efficiency with powerful acceleration, though it’s a bit rough around the edges beyond that.

By Kelsey Mays
Assistant Managing Editor-News

The redesigned 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid makes going green easy, with driving manners similar to a gas-powered car but significantly better gas mileage.

By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor

The 2020 CLA250 is like expensive ladies’ footwear or haute couture fashion clothing — looking good means suffering a little discomfort.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

The 2020 Mini Cooper SE Hardtop is an electric runabout made in the traditional mold, true to Mini’s reputation for motoring fun and priced appropriately for its modest range.

By Joe Wiesenfelder
Executive Editor

The 2020 2 Series Gran Coupe is an adequate subcompact sedan that feels so unlike traditional BMWs you’ll wonder if the Bavarians have created a new sub-brand.

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

The Civic Type R’s on-track credibility is boosted for 2020, but a new augmented engine sound is a head-scratcher.

By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor