Expert reviews

Smooth, elegant, comfortable, luxurious and featuring great all-electric range, the Mercedes-Benz S580e plug-in hybrid is still a benchmark — but it’s a harder sell than it once was thanks to its overly fussy screens, touch-sensitive controls and tricky electronics.

Few EVs match the drama of the EX30's exterior or the simplicity of its interior, but many do a better job being a relatively affordable second car or city runabout, often at a lower price.

When it goes on sale, the Leaf S+ trim level will start at $31,485 (including destination), making it the most affordable electric vehicle on the American market.

Cars.com owned a 2021 Model Y for more than two years as a long-term test car, and we were curious to see whether the changes for 2026 address the issues we had with the prior generation.

The 2026 Ram 1500’s newly available Hemi V-8 makes less power and costs more than the truck’s turbocharged inline-six engine, but it makes better sounds.

The McLaren Artura may look like other McLarens, but it’s McLaren’s first street car with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. We take it for a spin to see how well it works.

While demand for electric vehicles fluctuates, hybrids are having a moment, and one of the best when it comes to meeting its fuel-economy mission is the Toyota Prius.

The redesigned Solterra is much more competitive, with more power, significantly more range, improved charging capabilities and a new Tesla-style NACS charging port.

The Kia Sportage gets a nicely executed refresh for 2026 that gives it a slightly more conventional look and some welcome new standard and available features.

The E450 All-Terrain is a joy to drive on pavement; it’s a roomy, comfortable and expensive vehicle, laden with overwrought technology that frustrates more than it impresses. Even so, it’s not just a good luxury station wagon, it might well be the epitome of the form.