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2018 Cadillac XT5

The 2018 Cadillac XT5 carries over virtually unchanged from 2017. XT5 is Cadillac’s entry-level crossover, replacing the SRX model designation after the 2016 model year. Seating five while straddling the line...
2018 Honda Clarity

Electricity is the prime propulsion factor in Honda’s trio of green, midsize Clarity sedans. A different powertrain goes into each version: Plug-In Hybrid, battery-powered Electric, and a Fuel Cell model that...
2018 Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 offers character in place of spaciousness, Italian charm in place of performance. Under the hood, though, the new turbocharged base engine delivers 33 percent more horsepower than its...
2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD

The Chevrolet Silverado HD heavy-duty pickups come in a broad choice of configurations and trim levels, in 2500 (so-called three-quarter ton) and 3500 (one-ton) versions, the latter with single or dual...
2018 GMC Sierra

The 2018 GMC Sierra is in the fifth year of its third generation. Redesigned for 2014, Sierra was restyled again in 2016, and hasn’t changed in the last two years. For...
2018 Toyota Tacoma

The Toyota Tacoma is an especially rugged and reliable midsize pickup truck, generally regarded as the best in the class for bouncing over boulders. Tacoma TRDs are popular in California for...
2018 Infiniti QX60

Nissan’s luxury division launched its midsize three-row, seven-passenger premium crossover as a 2014 model. Little has changed for the 2018 model year over last year, except for a newly standard Rear...
2018 Infiniti Q60

The rear-wheel-drive Infiniti Q60 is a flagship coupe based on the Q50 sedan. It was redesigned for 2017 with sheetmetal that gives it a gorgeous profile. It carried over unchanged for...
2018 Infiniti Q50

Abundantly equipped and available with a range of powertrains, including the powerful Red Sport version, the Infiniti Q50 sedan has been the most popular model from Nissan’s luxury division. Launched for...
2018 BMW X3

The BMW X3 compact crossover has been redesigned for the 2018 model year. First launched as a 2004 model and now in its third generation, the X3 is one of six...
2018 Jaguar F-Pace

The Jaguar F-Pace crossover SUV was introduced as a totally new vehicle for 2017 with a 340-horsepower supercharged V6. Within months, Jaguar added a high-mileage 2.0-liter turbodiesel, and six months after...
2018 Hyundai Ioniq

Hyundai Ioniq is a five-door hatchback that comes three ways: Hybrid, full Electric, and for 2018 a new Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, or PHEV, as they say. The Hybrid and Electric...
2018 Hyundai Sonata

After its redesign for 2015, Hyundai’s midsize family sedan faced some criticism for lack of passion and distinction in its design. For the 2018 model year, the Sonata gets a fresh...
2018 Jaguar F-Type

The 2018 Jaguar F-Type line was expanded with additional powertrain choices, and the styling was revised with four distinct front bumpers to distinguish models. For 2018, F-Type is available with six...
2018 Subaru Legacy

Subaru Legacy received significant upgrades for the 2018 model year. Often overlooked, the 2018 Subaru Legacy is in the fourth year of its sixth generation. When it was all-new for 2015,...
2018 Subaru WRX

The Subaru WRX is a high-performance version of the Impreza compact sedan, made so with substantial engineering changes, not just bolt-on parts. The engine is more powerful, the chassis is stiffened,...
2018 Subaru Impreza

The Subaru Impreza comes as an all-wheel-drive sedan or hatchback. It was redesigned for 2017, so for 2018 it doesn’t get any significant changes. Headlamps come on with the windshield wipers...
2018 Volvo V90

Introduced for 2018, Volvo V90 is the brand’s latest premium wagon, sharing engines, structure and features with the S90 sedan and XC90 crossover. It’s the longest and largest wagon currently sold in...
2018 Volvo XC90

The Volvo XC90 is a superb luxury sport-utility, and this second-generation model launched for the 2015 model year, is a major competitor in the premium crossover class thanks to high-level technology...
2018 Volvo V60

The Volvo V60 is an upscale wagon available in a dizzying variety of versions that emphasize comfort or performance. Each has a distinctive personality. The V60 lineup includes sporty R-Design and...