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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.

By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor

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.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

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.

By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor

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

By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor

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.

By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor

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!

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

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.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

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.

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

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.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

The Volkswagen Tiguan gets a nicely executed redesign for 2025 that gives it a bit more horsepower, lots of new features and curvier styling that picks up VW’s latest design cues.

By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor