– For those like us who have been disappointed in the most recent batch of BMWs, which have seemingly forsaken driving verve, we’ve got good news: The verve is back! Surprisingly, it’s back not in the form of a BMW sedan but in the all-new X3 crossover. Poised for success with a dual-purpose nature, it […]
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2018 Nissan Rogue Sport in Depth: Practical but Not Playful
– Striking a near-perfect balance between youthful design and grown-up practicality, the Nissan Rogue Sport is among our favorite subcompact crossovers. Its handsome exterior exerts a quiet, upscale individuality where some of its rivals resort to wild styling gestures. Inside, occupants are treated to a spacious and handsomely appointed cabin with more room for people […]
2018 Maserati Levante in Depth: Zesty Italian Motoring with an Off-Road Flavor
– Like the warm Mediterranean winds for which it’s named, the Maserati Levante has ushered in a change in season for its brand, representing the very first time the storied trident badge has graced an SUV. The Levante’s vaunted status as a luxurious, athletic, and uniquely Italian example of the tall-bodied breed guarantees that it […]
2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C and R, Tested in Depth: Hot and Heavy Heathens
– Mercedes-AMG’s GT C, in both coupe and convertible guises, along with the full-howitzer GT R coupe, represent the upper echelon of AMG’s sports-car lineup. While not as otherworldy as its Formula 1–inspired Project One hypercar, which is expected in mid-2019, these sultry two-seaters up the performance ante versus the base GT and mid-grade GT […]
Filling Out the Family Tree: 2018 Kia Niro, In Depth
– It has been more than a century since automobiles became part of the fabric of human society, and in many ways we are still waiting for an automotive future that we were promised would have arrived by now. Where are the flying cars? The self-driving cars that are truly autonomous? The hydrogen fuel-cell cars […]
More Range, Same Golf Flavor: 2017 e-Golf in Depth
– It’s hard out there for an electric car. Enthusiasts tend to doubt the driving chops, consumers are unsure about the ability of EVs to serve the diverse needs of the American driver, and, to make kicking the fossil-fuel habit even harder, electric powertrains still command a significant premium—they can put a lightly equipped compact […]
Growth Spurt: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, Tested in Depth
– It can be hard to explain America and Americans to Europeans. “What is a Big Gulp?” they’ll ask. Or, “You know American cheese isn’t cheese, right?” And always, inexplicably: “Have you ever been to Texas?” But the brass at Volkswagen’s Virginia offices seem to have finally succeeded in communicating at least one of our […]
2018 Audi A4 in Depth: An Energizing Sport-Luxury Blend
– The Audi A4 is perhaps the most well-rounded car in the entry-luxury sedan segment, thanks to its compelling combination of athletic performance, a comfortable and well-built interior, high-tech features, and handsome exterior design. It excels in almost all areas of our testing, outaccelerates its rivals while sipping fuel, and cocoons its occupants in a […]
2018 GMC Terrain, Tested in Depth: Smaller and Better
– Completely redesigned for the 2018 model year, the second-generation GMC Terrain trades the prior model’s blocky styling and available V-6 engine for svelte—albeit somewhat polarizing—looks and a trio of turbocharged four-cylinder engines, including a fuel-efficient turbo-diesel. On the road, the Terrain prioritizes comfort over driver engagement, and its refined chassis provides the smooth serenity […]
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe and Cabriolet in Depth: Relaxing in Style
– As with the four-door sedan on which they are based, the Mercedes-Benz C-class coupe and cabriolet offer style that mimics that of the larger E- and S-class models. The svelte junior Benz two-doors serve as an entry point to the motoring high life, where sleek lines and luxurious cabins mean more than practical considerations […]