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Learn five things we like about the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 and two we don’t.
By Jim Travers
A revised Cummins turbo-diesel six-cylinder engine makes the refreshed 2025 Ram 2500 one of the slickest-driving heavy-duty trucks on the market.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The all-new Escalade IQ prioritizes style and technology over usable space, with a focus on the driver and executive passengers rather than those in the rearmost seats.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
Discover four things we like about the 2024 BMW i4 Gran Coupe xDrive40 and three things we don’t.
By Jim Travers
Acura’s first subcompact SUV is only a few tweaks away from being right on the money with sharp looks, above-average dynamic character and a handsome interior.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Though it’s more expensive than ever, the updated and feature-rich 2025 Audi A3 and S3 make a fab case for the primo, pint-size sports sedan.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Though it might be a bit long in the tooth, the 2025 Subaru Outback Touring XT is just about the best do-it-all road-trip car you can find on dealer lots.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
We recently sampled the newest segment-busting offering from Toyota and found it to be a competent if hard-to-classify choice.
By Jim Travers
The 2025 Buick Encore GX Avenir is unlikely to disappoint buyers, but it feels equally unlikely to delight them: It’s a competently executed vehicle with upscale looks, but it does little to stand out.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
A refreshed face, more standard equipment, a retuned suspension and a trick sound system means the updated Outlander isn’t resting on its laurels as the brand’s bestseller.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief