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The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class may carry over its predecessors' trademark style, but it's what's underhood that makes it really stand out. For the first time ever, the CLS-Class is a hybrid (though a mild one) tuned both for performance and efficiency. Available initially as the CLS450 with either standard rear- or optional all-wheel drive...View the full article

The 2019 Infiniti QX50 discards its predecessor's awkward lines in favor of a new, more comfort-oriented positioning with a cutting-edge, turbocharged engine. It seats five passengers and squares off against the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, and Volvo XC60. The 2018 QX50 discards the last model's V-6 in favor of a new 2.0-liter, turbocharged...View the full article

The Jeep Wrangler has endured on the road and on the trail, decades after it was conceived as a military all-purpose vehicle. It’s spawned its own cult, and still mints money for its parent company. It’s still faintly terrible to drive on public roads, but get some dirt in its squirmy tire treads, and all is forgiven. Sold in Sport...View the full article

Chinese automaker aims to sell Trumpchi car line in U.S. The Chinese automaker that builds cars under the Trumpchi name says it's gearing up to sell its cars in the U.S. by the end of 2019. New 2019 Subaru Ascent will climb family crossover mountain The automaker famous for building rough-and-tumble wagons and crossovers ready for off-the-beaten...View the full article

The automaker famous for building rough-and-tumble wagons and crossovers ready for off-the-beaten path missions is tackling another famously treacherous task: family duty. The 2019 Subaru Ascent was officially unveiled Tuesday ahead of the 2017 Los Angeles auto show, and it potentially delivers the rapidly expanding carmaker into more suburban...View the full article

The 2019 Subaru Ascent is a family-focused, three-row crossover SUV and the largest vehicle ever produced by the automaker. It goes on sale in summer 2018. Pricing hasn't yet been announced. When it hits dealers, the Ascent will be offered in base, Premium, Limited, and Touring trim levels. With the Ascent, Subaru finally has a large crossover SUV...View the full article

The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is Ford’s latest take on the mid-size, two-row premium crossover segment, replacing the MKX nameplate without ditching the Ford Edge-based underpinnings. It arrives in dealers in spring 2018. As of this writing, Lincoln has only announced a pair of trim levels—the mid-grade Reserve and the range-topping Black...View the full article

The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line has a spicy look, but it's not matched by any additional underhood or suspension muscle. The automaker announced Tuesday that it will offer what it's calling a "performance-inspired" R-Line appearance package on Tiguan SEL and SEL trim levels. The package runs $1,795 on the SEL and $1,495 on the SEL Premium, and...View the full article

2018 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2018 GMC Terrain: Compare Cars The savvy consumer—that’s you—knows that the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and 2018 GMC Terrain are essentially the same vehicle under their sheet metal. Both are available with a trio of 4-cylinder engines, including a high-mpg turbodiesel, and they can both be ordered with...View the full article

The Chinese automaker that builds cars under the Trumpchi name says it's gearing up to sell its cars in the U.S. by the end of 2019. The move would make GAC, Trumpchi's parent company, the first Chinese automaker with a U.S. market presence. But don't look for the Trumpchi name—which obviously conjures up images of the American...View the full article

BMW has told its dealers to hold all sales of its 2018 i3 electric car due to a compliance issue detected by the NHTSA. The German automaker will also recall about 30,000 examples of the BMW i3. The government agency found during routine testing that the i3 does not provide adequate protection in simulations of a very specific head-on collision...View the full article

Something in the air: 2019 Infiniti QX50 crossover SUV revealed Infiniti needs a lot of "firsts" these days. The relatively nascent luxury brand may be looking for a new flagship with more technology, a defining sedan or crossover to shape the automaker's mold going forward, or a new powertrain to cement its status as a forward-thinking, fuel...View the full article

Infiniti needs a lot of "firsts" these days. The relatively nascent luxury brand may be looking for a new flagship with more technology, a defining sedan or crossover to shape the automaker's mold going forward, or a new powertrain to cement its status as a forward-thinking, fuel efficient marque. We just didn't expect all of the above to be...View the full article

2018 Porsche 911 Review The 2018 Porsche 911 has been unusually busy this year. In addition to purist-focused 911 GTS and 911 Carrera T versions, Porsche has added a world-beating 911 GT2 RS and GT3 variants, a Turbo S Exclusive option, and a GT3 Touring Package that tempts half-million-dollar collectors with its content. 2018 Subaru Crosstrek vs...View the full article

The 2018 Nissan Murano catches up to the safest crossovers this year with some much-needed safety hardware. Standard forward collision warnings with automatic emergency braking are new this year across the Murano lineup, which remains far ahead of other crossovers in many respects, including style and interior comfort. Prices for the 2018 Murano...View the full article

2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV Review The 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV remains a unique vehicle in the market. It's the sole electric car with more than 200 miles of range that you can buy today for less than $40,000. It's available throughout the U.S. and comes in base, LT, and top-end Premier trim levels. 2018 Buick Enclave vs. 2018 Acura MDX: Compare Cars...View the full article

The 2018 Porsche 911 has been unusually busy this year. In addition to purist-focused 911 GTS and 911 Carrera T versions, Porsche has added a world-beating 911 GT2 RS and GT3 variants, a Turbo S Exclusive option, and a GT3 Touring Package that tempts half-million-dollar collectors with its content. Oh, and about that GT2 RS: It’s the fastest...View the full article

Key Safety Systems, a Michigan-based supplier of safety components for manufacturers, has agreed to purchase maligned Japanese airbag manufacturer Takata for $1.6 billion, The Associated Press reported Tuesday. Takata’s ongoing airbag recall scandal forced the company into bankruptcy earlier this year. Tens of millions of vehicles were...View the full article

2018 Acura RLX Review The 2018 Acura RLX steps into some freshly tailored threads in the new model year, as Honda's luxury brand tries to season its lineup with some of the NSX's spice. It’s still an anonymous-looking sedan, though one that positively bristles with tech credentials. 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vs. 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan: Compare...View the full article

The 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV remains a unique vehicle in the market. It's the sole electric car with more than 200 miles of range that you can buy today for less than $40,000. It's available throughout the U.S. and comes in base, LT, and top-end Premier trim levels. Chevy's only battery-electric car does well in our ratings, earning a score of 7.2...View the full article

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC might be more familiar under its old moniker, SLK. It’s still the same idea, and virtually the same car, though some mild updates have been recently applied. We think the Mercedes SLC 300 and the uprated AMG SLC43 still are charming two-doors worthy of consideration if you’re interested in a Z4, or in a...View the full article

The 2018 Aston Martin DB11 is a blockbuster effort after years of low-budget attempts from the small automaker. The DB11 replaces a car that was growing old on the vine, and it selectively uses components from partner Mercedes-Benz. That, and a new stiffer chassis, make the DB11 a thoroughly modern grand tourer that sticks to Aston Martin’s...View the full article

Uber will purchase up to 24,000 Volvo XC90 SUVs between 2019 and 2021, the ride-sharing company announced Monday. According to Volvo, the vehicles are an “autonomous driving-compatible base.” As the name suggests, they constitute the next step for Uber as the rideshare company looks for ways to implement the self-driving technologies...View the full article

The 2018 Acura RLX steps into some freshly tailored threads in the new model year, as Honda's luxury brand tries to season its lineup with some of the NSX's spice. It’s still an anonymous-looking sedan, though one that positively bristles with tech credentials. We give it a 6.3 overall. It loses points for style, but gains big in safety...View the full article

Report: Roughly two-thirds of Takata recall vehicles still need airbag fix The infamous Takata recall still looms over the industry and the latest report from John Buretta, the independent monitor overseeing the recalls for the Justice Department, shows that a majority of impacted vehicles haven't been repaired. New 2019 Lincoln MKC sports updated...View the full article