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The all-new Volkswagen ID. Buzz is a colorful joy to drive with ample space and impressive driving capabilities.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Moderately outgunned in performance when compared to the Toyota GR Corolla and Honda Civic Type R, the WRX tS is still a strong performer that balances refinement and interior quality.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
A competent, well-constructed, value-priced compact sedan is an increasingly rare sight, but the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta fits that bill for those who still want such things.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The 2025 Mini John Cooper Works Countryman stands out with loads of style and flair on the inside — plus a roomier interior than before — but in terms of being a performance SUV, it doesn’t seal the deal.
By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor
We tested the redesigned 2024 Nautilus to offer our take on the SUV’s tech features — and its driving experience, which had one especially unusual characteristic.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
The 2025 Carnival’s new hybrid system isn’t as powerful as the standard gas V-6, but its significant improvement in efficiency is a welcome addition, as are the Carnival’s stylistic and equipment changes.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The redesigned 2025 Buick Enclave’s luxury trimmings are let down by an uncharacteristically loud cabin and coarse engine.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The redesigned 2025 Nissan Kicks offers an array of unconventional stylistic touches and a strong mid-trim feature set that belie both its price and class.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
With much of its updated interior and exterior shared with the similarly refreshed 2025 Tucson SUV, the new Santa Cruz is a compelling, refined entry in its class.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The R1S sees many changes for 2025, but they’re all things you don’t see, leaving the rest of Rivian’s outstanding three-row electric SUV just as good as before.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief