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The Hyundai Palisade is a truly special vehicle with a formidable mix of value, interior quality and technology.

By Brian Wong
L.A. Bureau Chief

Though the 2020 Genesis G90’s structure remains the same, changing the look of it might move the needle in gaining it some well-deserve awareness.

By Brian Wong
L.A. Bureau Chief

The new 2020 Nissan Sentra seems not only to fix the problems of the old generation, but also to swing the needle back in the other direction. It’s good.

By Brian Wong
L.A. Bureau Chief

Mazda now has a subcompact SUV in the 2020 CX-30 that offers upscale quality and driving fun as well as better size and practicality to compete for American buyers.

By Fred Meier
Washington, D.C., Bureau Chief

The 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 53 delights; with an impeccable interior and grin-inducing performance, it’s a true jack of all trades.

By Brian Wong
L.A. Bureau Chief

While some rivals are doubling down on mid-size sedans and others are abandoning the shrinking market, Volkswagen hedged its bet with a cost-conscious freshening of the 2020 Passat.

By Fred Meier
Washington, D.C., Bureau Chief

Even though it just got a slew of changes, the 500X feels like it needs a few more already, including ergonomic improvements and a better transmission.

By Brian Wong
L.A. Bureau Chief

Nissan’s upgrades to the refreshed 2020 Titan pickup have eliminated a lot of the excuses that kept the last one from being great.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

The 2019 Cayenne impresses on the road with fantastic performance credentials, but SUVs need to do more than that, and its control scheme is confounding.

By Brian Wong
L.A. Bureau Chief

The updated 2020 Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h receive numerous enhancements that go a long way in normalizing the somewhat awkward RX luxury SUV.

By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor