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Offering the solidity and solitude of a bank vault, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 mid-size SUV embodies the brand’s classic definition of luxury.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
The base variant of the 2024 Genesis G70 is more powerful and more fun — and only slightly pricier — than the 2023 model, but its updated interior is a step backward.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
The updated 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid pairs an intuitive multimedia system with good fuel economy and great ride comfort in a car that’s easy and enjoyable to drive for long distances.
By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor
Taken on its own, is the two-row CX-70 any good? And is it worth choosing over a three-row CX-90? We drove it to find out.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The Elantra Hybrid is dynamically unobjectionable, with a pleasant ride, predictable handling and adroitly balanced steering with a buttery-yet-responsive feel.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
There’s nothing "wrong" with Nissan’s three-row SUV, and the complaints that did surface in our recent comparison test were certainly not glaring enough to keep it off any shopping lists.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
With its highly intoxicating twin-turbocharged V-8, the 2024 BMW X5 M60i blurs the line between simply being an X5 with an uplevel engine and a full-blown performance SUV.
By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor
The redesigned 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is ready to shine as one of the most affordable EVs you can buy.
By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor
The new xDrive40 version of the all-electric BMW i4 luxury hatchback is the most well-rounded i4 in terms of performance, range and price.
By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor
The funky new X2 M35i seeks to differentiate itself from other cars in the BMW lineup.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
