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The 2024 Impreza drops the sedan body style entirely, leaving only a five-door hatchback, while trading the fifth-gen’s Premium and Limited trims for the return of the higher-performance RS.
By Brian Normile
November 17, 2022

The 2023 Honda Civic Type R capitalizes on the benefits of the mainstream Civic’s new-for-2022 platform and retains all of what made the previous-generation Type R great.

By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor

A common belief is that larger, higher-riding vehicles are better equipped to protect occupants in a crash, but the latest series of crash tests from IIHS challenge that viewpoint.
By Jane Ulitskaya
November 10, 2022

The redesigned 2023 Civic Type R gets an upgraded engine, a quicker 0-60 mph sprint and improved tech.
By Jane Ulitskaya
October 27, 2022

The 2023 Corolla sedan, hybrid and hatchback all get refreshed exterior styling, updated interior tech and improved safety features, while the Corolla hybrid also adds available all-wheel drive.
By Brian Normile
October 18, 2022

The 2022 BMW i4 compact electric car is fast, powerful and boasts an impressive all-electric range — if you equip it right.

By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor

The redesigned Niro family gains cargo room, new tech, expressive styling and improved efficiency across the model lineup, making all three versions attractive choices.

By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor

The new Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S goes a long way toward putting some EV-naysayer arguments on the trailer.
By Jim Travers
October 7, 2022

With the all-new 2023 GR Corolla, Toyota is coming in hot to the hot hatchback class with a feisty performer that’s a blast to toss around a racetrack.
By Mike Hanley
September 14, 2022

The 2022 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S isn’t a no-compromise vehicle, but it combines attributes of a sports car, electric car and utility vehicle in a way that feels natural and engaging.

By Joe Bruzek
Managing Editor