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The much-improved 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan has most of the underpinnings, amped-up tech and nicer trim previewed on the 2019 Corolla Hatchback — but iadds a legitimate backseat and trunk.
By Fred Meier
Washington, D.C., Bureau Chief
The new 2020 Subaru Outback may not look terribly new, but it is — and it’s the best one Subaru has ever made.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The 2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition marks the fourth version of Lexus’ performance coupe that I’ve tested, and it’s also the most special. Did it make me fall in love with the RC? Read on to find out.
By Brian Wong
September 4, 2019
Although our time in the 2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country was brief, we came away with high hopes.
By Brian Wong
September 2, 2019
The 2020 Volvo XC60 sees a bunch of small tweaks for the new model year, but there is one big change for 2020: the new Polestar Engineered trim. Find out how it drives here.
By Brian Wong
L.A. Bureau Chief
For 2020, the XC90 SUV gets what Volvo is calling a refresh, which includes a few usability and styling updates. How are the changes? We found out.
By Brian Wong
L.A. Bureau Chief
With the return of the Aviator mid-size SUV to Lincoln's lineup for the 2020 model year, Ford’s luxury brand is also launching its first plug-in hybrid. See how it drives here.
By Mike Hanley
August 22, 2019
It's not one single thing that makes the 2020 Lincoln Aviator a confident backroad carver, but rather a combination of systems. Read more in our First Drive review.
By Mike Hanley
August 20, 2019
A sumptuous cabin can’t make up for finicky touchscreen controls and an awful hybrid driving experience.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
A strong dose of sportiness — and luxury in the highest trim level — elevates the 2019 Mazda CX-9's driving experience, but the trade-off is less cargo space and third-row passenger room than most competitors.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor