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The 2022 Hyundai Kona’s tidy dimensions make it city-friendly, while available all-wheel drive makes it a true SUV.
By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor
What did we think of Mazda’s first EV? Here are some firsthand impressions from our editors on the 2022 Mazda MX-30 SUV.
By Brian Normile
November 26, 2021
The 2022 Lucid Air is a totally clean-sheet design for a luxurious, all-electric, incredibly powerful and opulent car.
By Aaron Bragman
November 23, 2021
We had a brief spin in the 2022 Nissan Rogue with its newly standard powertrain to see if it improved a vehicle we already thought was top-notch.
By Aaron Bragman
November 17, 2021
The 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback trades some of the regular Q5’s utility for a sportier look — and sacrifices less practicality than expected in doing so.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
Our early take is the 2022 Golf GTI and R remain fun to drive fast, with new rear-axle torque vectoring paying dividends for the R’s dynamics.
By Kelsey Mays
November 1, 2021
Through an array of technological wizardry, the Acura TLX Type S makes you grin in the corners without frowning in the straights.
By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor
We tested the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500’s two new top trim levels, the Denali Ultimate and the AT4X.
By Aaron Bragman
October 28, 2021
After a quick spin in Rivian’s 2022 R1T electric pickup truck, it was clear that the R1T is not only real, but really compelling.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
October 26, 2021
The 2022 Audi A3/S3 boasts strong power and good handling, but its cramped interior has more than a few signs of cost-cutting.
By Kelsey Mays
October 26, 2021