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Few competitors offer the same level of space and amenities for this kind of money. Factor in its polished driving dynamics, and the Kia Telluride immediately becomes a benchmark in the large crossover class.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
With sporty driving characteristics and a premium interior, the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan isn't like a lot of other compact SUVs available today — and that's a good thing.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
The debut of the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon has been a long time coming, but we finally got a chance to drive it. Here are our thoughts.
By Brian Wong
May 3, 2019
The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus offers some compelling features, but its price tag climbs quickly, leaving interior quality behind.
By Brian Wong
L.A. Bureau Chief
Chevrolet has built the SUV-obsessed 21st century’s answer to the traditional family sports sedan.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The Volkswagen Tiguan is more enjoyable to drive, the Jeep Cherokee has off-road capability and the Hyundai Tucson is value-packed, but the Honda CR-V is a balanced competitor with exceptional cargo space. It’s missing a few popular features, though, in an extraordinarily competitive class.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
Executive Editor
A rare plug-in hybrid that delivers a good balance of the basics: good
electric-only range, decent gas mileage after the charge is depleted, and
no onerous tradeoffs.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
Executive Editor
It got a lovely styling update, but a stiff ride and the proliferation of touch-
sensitive controls haven’t made the new Audi A6 better than the old one.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The redesigned 2019 Mazda 3 is a step in the right direction, but it falls
short of the brand's premium/luxury aspirations.
By Brian Wong
March 25, 2019
After driving it, we can say that with its combination of comfort, cargo
space, technology, safety, performance and value, the new 2020 Kia
Telluride is a worthy three-row SUV competitor.
By Aaron Bragman
March 20, 2019