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The 2021 Cadillac Escalade is a technological showcase, a coddling limousine and a worthy claimant of the flagship American luxury vehicle title.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
A few mild updates for 2021 keep Lexus’ sporty IS sedan alive and kicking, aimed squarely to capture the few remaining sports sedan buyers left on the market.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The 2020 Lexus UX 250h hybrid subcompact SUV drives like a small hatchback and has great gas mileage estimates, but a small cargo area limits its utility.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
Replacing the 2021 Corolla’s suspension with a sportier one sadly does not make for a sporty Corolla.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
Acura refocuses its TLX sports sedan into something more upmarket, less mass market, for 2021.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
Sporting revised styling and an updated battery, the 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid is a posh, efficient high-performance cruiser.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The new GMC Yukon Denali is slightly posher than a Chevrolet Tahoe High Country, with a price tag to match.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The 2021 Honda Odyssey minivan offers a host of solutions designed to help keep parents comfortable and kids from mutinying.
By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor
The 2020 Compass has the potential to stand out in a bland compact SUV class, but with an anemic drivetrain and embarrassing fuel economy, it has lost its way.
By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor
The 2021 Polestar 2 is a highly entertaining sports sedan packed with Scandinavian design, but its range, room and price keep it from true greatness.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief