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- 2022 Chevrolet Bolt – Pros and Cons - The Chevrolet Bolt compact electric hatchback impressed us so much when it first hit the market, we named it the 2017 MotorTrend Car of the Year. It was bold and fresh, ushering in a new era of fun electric cars that made sense as…
- 2022 Audi E-Tron GT - Ah, to be young! Established automakers like Audi or Mercedes-Benz likely look upon the Rivians and Lucids of the world with a sense of envy—oh, what can be done if starting from scratch. But with storied legacies to maintain, you're left with…
- 2022 Kia Rio - Surviving another year, the 2022 Kia Rio is better than you'd expect of a subcompact. While others have abandoned the segment entirely, Kia continues to support entry-level buyers who don't want the larger Forte sedan. For the 2022 model year, the Rio…
- 2022 Kia Carnival - "Where are the other ones?!" This frequent refrain from our judges cut to the core of why the all-new Kia Carnival wasn't a 2022 Car of the Year finalist. Blame our organizing committee: The only version we requested was a loaded, top-shelf…
- 2022 Kia Stinger GT - When Kia brought the Stinger five-passenger sport sedan to compete for the 2018 MotorTrend Car of the Year award, we were delighted with its capability, but the lineup suffered from an underpowered base engine. The Stinger is back to address that complaint with a…
- 2022 Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance - The newest Lexus IS sport sedan punches an eight-cylinder peg through a six-cylinder hole with predictably polarizing results. Essentially an IS350 F Sport with a 472-hp naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8, the IS500 F Sport Performance is a throwback to when turbocharged engines…
- 2022 Honda Passport Trailsport First Look - Honda has taken the wraps off the facelifted 2022 Passport, including a new TrailSport trim that offers more aggressive looks and enhanced off-road abilities … but without the enhanced off-road abilities. Confused? Yeah, us too. Bear with us and we'll try…
- 2021 Toyota 4Runner - Toyota 4Runner Video Review: More Than an Off-Roader? Step aside RAV4; for those who want more utility and off-road toughness in their SUV, the 4Runner is a tried and true option. It stands as the middle child of Toyota's SUV…
- 2022 Kia Carnival EX First Test - The mid-level Carnival EX has its charms, and it all comes at a solid price. After falling out of favor in the early 2000s, minivans are finally in vogue again. All right, not really—just checking to make sure you're paying attention.…
- What’s New on the 2022 BMW X3 - The popular BMW X3 has been refreshed for the 2022 model year, featuring new designs and a raft of new standard content. The line's plug-in hybrid goes the way of the dodo, but BMW adds a mild hybrid system in…