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There are some good things to say about the 2024 Lexus TX, but we found that the newest Lexus comes up short on the luxury front.
By Jim Travers
The 2024 Honda Prologue is the first — and last — electric vehicle of its kind, serving as a solid and mostly competitive electric SUV that paves the way for future ground-up Honda EVs to come.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Die-hard fans may lament the passing of the Hemi V-8, but the 2025 Ram 1500’s new Hurricane twin-turbo straight-six engines make up in power and smoothness what they lack in audible growl.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
Here are five things we like about the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and three things we don’t.
By Jim Travers
The 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid is a perfectly practical, affordable and efficient mode of transportation — especially when equipped with available AWD.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
While the 2023 Mini Cooper S Countryman’s lofty price tag makes more sense after extensive seat time with it, it isn't exactly a slam dunk.
By Jim Travers
The redesigned 2024 Kona gets a more nicely finished and roomier cabin, along with yet more features and a more stylish and sophisticated look.
By Jim Travers
The all-new — and we mean that — 2024 Lexus GX 550 is a remarkable improvement over the longstanding prior generation.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
A 33-inch touchscreen and suite of subtle aesthetic changes make the refreshed 2024 XT4 a “killer app” in the fiercely competitive luxury compact SUV class.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The 2024 Kia EV9, the world’s first semi-affordable three-row electric family SUV is big, bold and expensive — but excellent to drive and use.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief