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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
Efficiency has never been associated with the Jeep Wrangler, but that’s about to change for the 2020 Wrangler four-door, called the Unlimited, which adds a diesel powertrain. Here’s how it drives.
By Brian Wong
L.A. Bureau Chief
Slotting between the turbocharged hatchback and the crazy Type R, the new 2020 Civic Si is the frugal, feel-good tweener.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief