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When we finally got our hands on a 2025 Honda Civic hybrid hatchback in base Sport trim, we had to see how its real-world efficiency compares to its chief rivals.
By Brian Normile
January 29, 2025

There’s a little bit of something for everyone on this year’s list of retired nameplates, and you may find that your next car is one of them.
By Stef Schrader
January 10, 2025

Automotive award season is in full swing, and the winners of the 2025 North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year awards were announced at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show.
By Mike Hanley
January 10, 2025

The redesigned 2025 Mini Cooper S Hardtop 2-Door leans all the way into its quirkiness — for better and worse — but if that’s not your style, you might find its personality grating.

By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor

For 2025, Toyota is accentuating the Prius’ recent restyling by admitting it to the Nightshade club.
By Jared Gall
January 7, 2025

The 2024 Mercedes-EQ EQS450+ possesses many of the desirable qualities of an S-Class, but more than a few troublesome traits prevent it from being the EV equivalent of Mercedes’ flagship.

By Mike Hanley
Senior Road Test Editor

The big news for the 2025 Corolla is the addition of a sport-oriented FX special edition that replaces the Nightshade trim on the sedan.
By Jennifer Geiger
December 5, 2024

Volkswagen’s performance Golf GTI and Golf R hatchbacks are updated for the 2025 model year — without a manual transmission.
By Brian Normile
November 21, 2024

The fifth special-edition 500e is a collaboration with Italian designer Giorgio Armani and will go on sale in early 2025.
By Jared Gall
November 21, 2024

Volkswagen is refreshing what many enthusiasts consider its halo cars, the GTI and Golf R hatchbacks, for the 2025 model year.
By Jared Gall
November 12, 2024