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The top-of-the-line 2026 Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition starts at $69,745 (including destination), though it isn’t hugely different from the standard car.
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While the Blazer EV’s starting price is in line with other mid-size electric SUVs, the SS trim’s sky-high cost of entry puts it in Cadillac territory.
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For 2026, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is the one to get in the Crosstrek lineup as long as it’s within budget and you don’t need the capability of the Wilderness trim.
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Few EVs match the drama of the EX30's exterior or the simplicity of its interior, but many do a better job being a relatively affordable second car or city runabout, often at a lower price.
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Cars.com owned a 2021 Model Y for more than two years as a long-term test car, and we were curious to see whether the changes for 2026 address the issues we had with the prior generation.
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The 2026 Ram 1500’s newly available Hemi V-8 makes less power and costs more than the truck’s turbocharged inline-six engine, but it makes better sounds.
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The McLaren Artura may look like other McLarens, but it’s McLaren’s first street car with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. We take it for a spin to see how well it works.
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The redesigned Solterra is much more competitive, with more power, significantly more range, improved charging capabilities and a new Tesla-style NACS charging port.
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The E450 All-Terrain is a joy to drive on pavement; it’s a roomy, comfortable and expensive vehicle, laden with overwrought technology that frustrates more than it impresses. Even so, it’s not just a good luxury station wagon, it might well be the epitome of the form.
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The 2025 Polestar 3 is a compelling alternative to mid-size luxury electric SUVs from BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Tesla.