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Gas prices might be low, but that's not an excuse for skipping over a green car in favor of a guzzler. Electrification has forced us to rethink just what it means to be eco-friendly. Today's frugal machines may be powered by gas engines that can turn themselves off automatically, they may have an electric motor that provides some assistance, or...View the full article

New cars are not simple. They're beginning to look and act more like electronics than basic transportation. Even basic commuter cars available for under $20,000 now boast high-resolution touchscreens with advanced smartphone connectivity and a host of cameras that feed systems that can steer away from obstacles or apply the brakes to avoid a...View the full article

BMW has long sold compact high-performance cars, but in the past it's called the two-doors part of the 3-Series family. These days, the coupes and convertibles are 4-Series cars, and the best of all is the 2018 M4, a hugely entertaining performance car that get some mild updates this year. We’ve rated it a 7.6 out of 10, a score based on its...View the full article

The 2018 BMW M3 has work to do even before anyone gets in and starts it up. It has a history to live up to and a fan base to satisfy, and that’s not always easy. With the M3, BMW has a car that's been a poster on the wall of car enthusiasts for decades. It established its bona fides in the 1980s and 1990s with brilliant high-revving cars...View the full article

An additional 3.3 million cars using Takata airbag inflators have been added to an already massive recall list. The tally now stands at approximately 34 million vehicles, making it the largest wave of recalls in U.S. history. The latest round affects cars made by Honda, Toyota, Audi, BMW, Daimler Vans, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, General Motors...View the full article

The diesel-powered 2018 BMW 540d xDrive will quietly return to the U.S. next month, the automaker said Monday. Federal officials certified the model for sale in the U.S. this month, after a one-year hiatus while the 5-Series underwent an extensive overhaul for the 2017 model year. The 540d will be the sixth powertrain made available in the...View the full article

Proposed bill calls for ban on internal combustion cars in California by 2040 A California lawmaker has introduced a bill that aims to ban the sale of vehicles powered by fossil fuels. If approved, the ban would take effect in 2040. Under pressure: Ford F-150 diesel aims for big towers, bigger cruising distances The nation’s most popular...View the full article

Volkswagen has dramatically sliced the base price of certain versions of its newly redesigned compact crossover. The 2018 VW Tiguan's base price has been cut by as much as $2,180. First reported by Automotive News, the lower prices apply to S, SE, and SEL trim levels. Here's a look at the new, mid-year base prices, which include a mandatory...View the full article

First, there were insurance companies using dongles — devices that plug into your car’s data port and transfer vehicle information like acceleration and braking data to your phone, which then relays it to insurance companies. Now, one insurer is taking things a step further and directly monitoring cell phone data when assessing a...View the full article

The nation’s most popular vehicle now offers the least marketable powertrain. This week, details about the diesel 2018 Ford F-150 were made available months after the automaker confirmed they would offer the engine in their best-selling pickup. It’s the sixth engine available in the 2018 Ford F-150 in addition to four V-6 engine...View the full article

A California lawmaker has introduced a bill that aims to ban the sale of vehicles powered by fossil fuels. If approved, the ban would take effect in 2040. While at first blush it might sound like a ploy to draw attention to an issue, the man behind the bill insists it’s neither a threat or a publicity stunt. “Until you set a...View the full article

The 2018 Cadillac CT6 is the full-size sedan flagship of GM’s luxury brand. It’s a car GM hopes will move it closer to being viewed as competition for the German luxury trio of Audi, BMW, and of course Mercedes-Benz. With the CT6, Cadillac combines a spare, elegant, and distinctive design with a lightweight body, excellent handling and...View the full article

It took nearly a decade, but the world now can welcome a new Buick Enclave for the 2018 model year. With its lovely silhouette and road manners and hugely comfortable cabin, the new Enclave rings the rating bell at 7.8 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.) Buick delivers its best shape yet with the 2018 Enclave. It relies on the oldest...View the full article

MSRP: From $23,985 Horsepower: 138 hp to 153 hp MPG: Up to 27 city / 33 highway Dimensions: 168” L, 70” W, 65” H Curb weight: 3,327 lbs. The 2018 Buick Encore is a reminder that Buick remains an innovator. Its pint-size crossover bridges the gap between mainstream and megabuck luxury. Its take on downsized but still premium...View the full article

A sedate, polished sedan, the 2018 Buick LaCrosse offers full-size room without the yacht-like driving experience of yore. It offers plenty of compelling reasons to skip far pricier luxury cars thanks to its refined personality, attractive style, and a new mild-hybrid powertrain. In our eyes, the 2018 LaCrosse earns a 6.7 out of 10, a solid score...View the full article

MSRP: From $39,110 Horsepower: 197 hp to 252 hp MPG: Up to 22 mpg city / 29 mpg highway Dimensions: 184” L, 72” W, 69” H Curb weight: 3,755 to 4,083 lbs The 2018 Buick Envision is an international five-seat crossover SUV. A few years ago, it became the first mass-market vehicle from a Detroit automaker to be assembled in China...View the full article

These were the 10 best-selling new cars and trucks in the US in 2017 It's official, America. This is the land of crossovers and SUVs. The best-selling vehicles in America are now pickups and crossovers, not sedans—a marked departure from last year when four-doors took home two of the top five positions. GM: Sticking Rudolf's nose on your car...View the full article

So, you’re not into lining up for the newest smartphone and 4K sounds like an after-school club to you. We get it. The 2018 Kia K900 is comfortable cruising at an affordable price like Velcro shoes. It’s a big sedan that earns a respectable 5.3 on our overall scale. It’s let down by styling and fuel economy, but picks up points...View the full article

The Audi S3 may start out as the relatively pedestrian Audi A3 sedan, but it has some performance upgrades that bring spice to the party. Offered in both Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels, it shares its engine with the Volkswagen Golf R, and can be looked at as a more luxurious sedan counterpart to that hot hatch. That’s either a...View the full article

Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer may be perfectly suited to guiding sleighs in inclement weather, but if you played Santa: The Home Game this year, the chances are the little guy took some of the edge off of your fuel economy. That’s according to GM, which tested a GMC Terrain in a wind tunnel to gauge the effects of antlers and a reindeer...View the full article

It's official, America. This is the land of crossovers and SUVs. The best-selling vehicles in America are now pickups and crossovers, not sedans—a marked departure from last year when four-doors took home two of the top five positions. In 2017, Americans flip-flopped in favor of crossovers and SUVs. The top sellers were once again the Ford...View the full article

The 2018 Audi S5 is the automaker’s performance coupe, convertible, and is now offered as a fastback sedan. The car is new this year after a major redesign of the related A4 and A5 models. The S5 is sold in Premium Plus and Prestige trims. The S5 earns a 7.2 on our overall scale and earned high marks for its performance and...View the full article

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Review The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover may be the definition of capability. It’s cool, calm, collected, and composed on any sort of terrain—from rocky trails to curvy canyons. The Range Rover is one of our highest-rated vehicles at 8.6 out of 10 overall. The Hurricane Harvey and Irma car sales boom is...View the full article

With its cushy cabin, big digital screens, and soft all-season tires, the 2018 Honda Pilot is not so much an SUV as an almost-minivan missing only some sliding side doors. Whether it’s an LX, EX, EX-L, Touring, or Elite, we’re here for that Pilot. It does almost all the family-wagon chores, doesn’t complain much, and tries to...View the full article

The 2018 Honda Odyssey is on a quest. Just when we thought that every possible family-oriented convenience had been plugged into the world of minivans, Honda has delivered a new minivan with every imaginable feature, with one big rival in mind. With the redesigned Odyssey, Honda's translated its Civic-on-steroids styling in its quest to take down...View the full article