First drive

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.

The redesigned 2025 Buick Enclave’s luxury trimmings are let down by an uncharacteristically loud cabin and coarse engine.

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.

For enthusiasts looking for a fun combination of refined daily driver and back-road entertainer, the Jetta GLI is a great option, and a good value as well.

Solid performance, range and charging fundamentals combine with Volvo’s trademark restrained luxury and sharp style for one of the better three-row luxury EVs on the market.

The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling is a great choice for shoppers scared of the future: With retro driving manners, dated but effective interior tech and a stripe-heavy appearance package that pays homage to big vehicles of the 1970s, it’s not for everyone – but if it is for you, it won’t disappoint.

The new-for-2024 Subaru WRX TR trim brings a sharper edge to the regular WRX — for better and for worse.

Offering the solidity and solitude of a bank vault, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 mid-size SUV embodies the brand’s classic definition of luxury.

The base variant of the 2024 Genesis G70 is more powerful and more fun — and only slightly pricier — than the 2023 model, but its updated interior is a step backward.

The updated 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid pairs an intuitive multimedia system with good fuel economy and great ride comfort in a car that’s easy and enjoyable to drive for long distances.