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The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV delivers impressive power along with top-of-the-class driving range and DC fast-charging speed, but trim choices are limited for now, and some of the pricey First Edition RST’s features are of dubious value.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
Whenever a new F-150 arrives, the question is always if Ford went far enough with its update. For 2024, the answer is simple: It’s more about not fixing what ain’t broken.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The Honda Ridgeline mid-size pickup truck gains a more rugged TrailSport trim level for 2024, but the truck remains chiefly a convenient on-road cargo hauler. It’s starting to feel very dated, though; it would benefit immensely from the same platform switch and upgrades that the Honda Pilot SUV recently received.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
Overall, the new 500e is a comfortable, decidedly quiet, nicely damped but expensive little commuter car.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
With a standard hybrid drivetrain and available all-wheel drive and second-row captain’s chairs that can slide a long way forward and back, the 2024 Toyota Sienna minivan has a number of compelling attributes for families.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
The 2024 Santa Fe’s wild redesign not only makes the SUV stand out in a crowd, it also offers a compelling interior and cargo package sure to entice families of different sizes.
By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor
The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus is the cushy, stylish, tech-forward cruiser that both brand and customer hope it will be.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Can swapping a third row for more cargo space turn the big Defender into an even more desirable off-roader?
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
With the Z NISMO, Nissan has transformed the Z into a hard-edged sports car that’s even more suited to track-day duty.
By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor
The 2024 Kia EV9, the world’s first semi-affordable three-row electric family SUV is big, bold and expensive — but excellent to drive and use.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief