Performance

The 2023 Mercedes-AMG SL63 is a muscular, tech-forward 2+2 convertible that splits the difference between an all-out high-performance sports car and a full-luxe grand-touring machine — and those two halves of its personality don’t always complement each other.

The new Ioniq 5 N we saw at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show is an electric car with massive power and performance promise — and also one glaring flaw.

The 2024 Jaguar F-Type R75 convertible may feel dated on the inside, but with stunning exterior looks and a raucous V-8, it’s hard not to fall in love with it from behind the wheel.

Though the brand remains committed to an all-electric lineup by 2030, a gas-engine John Cooper Works Countryman remains in the lineup for 2025.

While the 2024 Mustang Dark Horse’s capability is impressive, what was more surprising is how livable this sports car is in everyday driving, a few trade-offs aside.

The 2023 XM is modern, luxurious and loaded with tech. It also has the performance buyers in the category are looking for.

There are many EVs on the market now that can handle light- or medium-weight trailers, and a handful of new electric light-duty pickup trucks can even go “tow-to-tow” with their gasoline counterparts.

The new WRX TR gets a number of track-focused enhancements as well as the addition of EyeSight, the first time Subaru has employed the safety suite with a manual transmission.

For 2024, a new Premium trim splits the difference between the Core and Circuit trims; there’s no word yet on the return of the all-out, two-seat Morizo track maniac.

An update for the 2024 model year has brought improvements to the Cayenne, including a bump in power across the lineup, updated tech features, a new interior and revised styling.