Road trip

Though the winter of 2024-25 turned out to be one of the least snowy on record for our Chicagoland environs, we still had enough of the white stuff to test how the EV9 handles snowy, slushy and icy surfaces.

Now that winter temperatures have set in, we wondered what type of range, efficiency and charging times we’d see with our long-term Kia EV9 on a Midwest road trip in subfreezing temperatures.

If you’re one of the millions hitting the road and you need a new ride, check out our list of Cars.com editors’ favorites by vehicle category.

A weeklong drive in a 2024 Chevrolet Suburban cemented the idea that GM’s full-size SUVs make a more compelling case as luxury leviathans than some luxe-brand behemoths.

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Not only did the 2022 GMC Hummer EV pickup make the whole round trip without seeing a plug, but it had 15% battery and 58 miles of range left after driving 336 miles.

Carting a bunch of people and stuff — and getting good fuel economy — is a tall order, but the 2024 CX-90 was mostly up to the task.

The 2023 Kia Carnival is comfortable, spacious, loaded with tech and, despite some of its more unusual ergonomic quirks, makes an excellent long-distance conveyance for young and old alike.

After a weekend carting around family in the 2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport, we learned a lot about how the redesigned SUV handles day trips with young kids.

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