Expert-reviews

Having reviewed the two previous generations of the M5, I was excited to test the new, electrified plug-in hybrid M5 wagon with its combined 717 horsepower and EPA-estimated 25 miles of all-electric range.

An increasingly rare breed, the 2025 BMW M440i is a satisfying option for coupe fans, with style and driving satisfaction that only a two-door can bring.

The N Line can do everything the comfortable and composed Hyundai Sonata already does, but with an added dose of spice that sets it apart from bland, mainstream mid-size sedans. 

Lacking a well-rounded, satisfying high-performance driving experience, the 2025 BMW M235 Gran Coupe struggles as a livable daily performance sedan.

While the 2025 Subaru Ascent remains a good choice and a strong value, the current model is showing its age and loses out to competitors offering more room and better fuel economy.

The refreshed 2025 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid is a stunner; from the timeless luxury of its cabin to its seamless blend of gas and electric power, it delivers true luxury and efficiency without compromise.

It’s best to think of compact SUVs the way most people think of pizza: Even if it’s not that good, it’s not that bad. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is efficient and does everything a compact SUV needs to do, but this generation has been around since the 2019 model year and is overdue for a serious update. Good news: That update is here!

The all-new 2026 Cadillac Vistiq is remarkable for being unremarkable — it drives, works and feels like a conventional luxury SUV, but it features the silence and speed that comes with an all-electric powertrain.

The all-new Ioniq 9 takes Hyundai’s already winning EV formula and thoughtfully applies it to a three-row SUV with great success, though the styling and price may not be for everyone.

The redesigned 2025 BMW M5 is an amazing technological tour de force capable of incredible feats of speed, but it might be too complicated for its own good.