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  • 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E: Earning Its Horseshoes

    Now in its third year of production, the hot-selling five-passenger Mustang Mach-E crossover ute continues to be a star in Ford’s push towards a full lineup of electric trucks and utility vehicles. The Mach-E is targeted to consumers who want...
  • 2023 Cadillac XT4: Decent, But Leaves You Wanting More

    The Cadillac XT4, short for Crossover Touring 4, is a five-seat, two-row compact SUV. The smallest model in Cadillac’s sport-ute stable, it slots below the larger XT5 and XT6 and the venerable full-size Escalade. Cadillac also offers the new Lyriq...
  • 2024 Volvo EX90: Moving Quickly Towards The Electric Future

    Volvo CEO Jim Rowan introduces the new-from-the-ground-up EX90 in Stockholm, Sweden. The automaker's new flagship SUV, it will eventually displace the XC90. Brian Armstead The future of Volvo Cars is electric. By 2025, the goal is for 50% of global...
  • 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: At The Top Of The Heap

    Technically, Mercedes-Benz now offers two different luxury sedan flagships. The all-electric EQS has gotten more attention for the past year, but the traditional S-Class is still the same luxury limousine leader it’s always been. Though the S-Class concept was created...
  • 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV First Drive: Credible Competition For A Plug-In

    The Outlander's fascia certainly makes a statement. Behind that polarizing mug is a new for 2023 plug-in hybrid powertrain. Mitsubishi Japanese automaker Mitsubishi has taken significant steps over the past few years to resurface brand credibility in the U.S. after...
  • Questions To Ask When Buying A Used Car

    It can be stressful shopping for a used car, but going into the process prepared and confident helps. Here's advice to be a savvy shopper. Getty If you’re in the market for a used car, truck or SUV in 2022,...
  • 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E: Galloping Towards The Future

    Voicing the idea that an all-electric compact SUV would be labeled as a Ford Mustang might once have gotten you a good chuckle. But laugh no more as Ford moves toward a full lineup of electric trucks and utility vehicles....
  • What To Look For When Buying A Used Car

    It's about as difficult as its ever been to find a used car, with demand high and supplies now constrained for two years, but there are ways to search that can yield a quality new-to-you ride at a fair price....
  • How To Sell A Car

    If it's time to sell your car, there are time-proven steps you can take to maximize its value and provide both sides of the transaction with a happy outcome. Getty Images Congratulations! You’ve decided to sell your car, truck or...
  • 2021 Karma GS-6 Plug-In First Drive: New Name, Lower Price

    The Karma GS-6, here in Imperial Copper paint, is handsome from every angle. Seating is good in front, passable in back (short passengers sit there), and its six-square feet of trunk room barely beats out a Mazda Miata. Karma The...
  • The Best Car Lifts for Home Garages of 2022

    Car lifts raise the entire car, unlike jacks that raise one corner or one end. This is a two-post lift. Getty Images Home garage mechanics, and those wanting storage for extra cars, should consider the benefits of portable and permanent...
  • 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat: Freshman Super SUV With 710 Horsepower

    Dodge The 2021 Dodge Durango serves more purpose than just another minivan alternative. Fiat Chrysler, Dodge's parent company, is betting that some parents will find its supercharged 6.2-liter V8 Hellcat engine a strong selling point against others of its kind...
  • 2021 Chrysler Pacifica First Drive Review: AWD And Plug-In Hybrid Variants Reign Supreme

    The new 2021 Chrysler Pacifica now offers both a gas and plug-in hybrid powertrains, and while the PHEV is front-wheel drive only, an all-wheel drivetrain can be added to every trim across the gas lineup. Chrysler Fiat Chrysler is giving...