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article Apr 19, 2018

Volvo XC40 Vaults Into Sizzling CUV Segment

Volvo takes on competitors in the rapidly growing small luxury CUV segment with its all-new ’19 XC40, featuring interior panache, powerful driver-assistance systems and an IKEA-worth of Scandinavian design touches.
Article Feb 6, 2018

Infiniti QX50 Fast, Fun

A torque-y new turbo 4-cyl., dialed-in ride-and-handling and a well-done interior are the high points of Infiniti’s second-generation midsize CUV.
Article Jan 31, 2018

’18 Buick Regal Sportback Parachutes Into White Space

In a market snapping up CUVs and SUVs with seemingly unquenchable demand while turning their noses up at old-fashion sedans such as the previous-generation Regal, GM thinks shoppers may embrace an alternative to those increasingly cookie-cutter products.
Gallery Jan 31, 2018

'18 Buick Regal Sportback

The '18 Buick Regal Sportback occupies a niche segment in the U.S., but buyers may gravitate to the car for its good looks, sporty character and tremendous cargo space.
Article Jan 25, 2018

Price Point, Interior Make QX80 Compelling

Infiniti’s 7 ½-year-old large SUV tries to keep pace against the fresh threat of the appealing new Lincoln Navigator.
Gallery Jan 25, 2018

'18 Infiniti QX80

Infiniti gussies up the QX80 inside and out, with tweaked exterior elements and new interior materials.
Article Jan 15, 2018

Here’s Why Lincoln Navigator is North American Truck of the Year

Our test drives of the ’18 Navigator show exactly why Lincoln’s all-new fullsize SUV deserves consideration for the North American Truck of the Year crown.
Article Dec 13, 2017

All-New Wrangler Capable and Civil

The Wrangler’s once-a-decade makeover gives the all-new ’18 model surprisingly civilized on-road manners without sacrificing one iota of the iconic Jeep’s rugged off-road prowess.
Article Dec 11, 2017

Honda Civic Type R Satisfies a Primal Urge

The 5-door Civic Type R hatchback comes with a red-hot interior, a boy-racer wing that adds 66 lbs. of downforce, an aggressively tuned suspension, sticky tires and a throaty 3-way exhaust. With 306 hp, it’s the most powerful Honda ever sold in the U.S.
Gallery Dec 11, 2017

’17 Honda Civic Type R

The Type R, manufactured in Swindon, U.K., comes along at a higher price point ($33,900, about $10,000 more than a less-potent Civic Si), but it will add incrementally to the sales tally. By the end of this year, Honda expects to sell about 2,500 Type R hatchbacks and to double that number in 2018.
Article Dec 5, 2017

Mustang Makes Most of Midcycle Redo

The original pony car gets a significant refresh for the ’18 model year, borrowing performance extras from the GT350 and Focus RS along with some stunning new technologies (see embedded video, p.3).
Gallery Dec 5, 2017

’18 Ford Mustang

For a midcycle makeover, Ford designers and engineers put considerable new content into the ’18 Mustang, including heavily reworked powertrains, sheetmetal changes and a slick digital instrument cluster.
Article Nov 21, 2017

’18 Buick Enclave Feast for American Tastes

The 7-passenger Enclave is Buick’s golden-roasted turkey, a feast for the eyes and as satisfying to the palate of today’s car buyers as anything on the table.
Gallery Nov 21, 2017

'18 Buick Enclave

Redesigned '18 Buick Enclave, all-new Enclave Avenir stylish, comfortable, connected 7-passenger crossover (see related story: ’18 Buick Enclave Feast for American Tastes).
Article Nov 20, 2017

Expedition Ready for Big Role

Ford’s fullsize Expedition SUV gets a complete makeover for ’18 including an aluminum body, a 10-speed transmission and impressive on- and off-road capabilities.
Gallery Nov 20, 2017

’18 Ford Expedition

Ford says its all-new ’18 Expedition is primed and ready to take advantage of a growing appetite for fullsize SUVs.
Article Nov 15, 2017

Hyundai Packs More Into Accent

Hyundai says relatively basic vehicles are an important entry point into a brand for many buyers, helping build loyalty as well as being an alternative to a used car.

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