Model Tested: 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport Engine: 4.0-liter V-6, 270 horsepower and 278 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 5-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 19-mpg highway, 17-mpg combined Base Price: $42,025 As Tested: $45,904 Performance: Body on ladder frame toughness for … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD Type S ADV Engine: 3.0-liter V-6, 355 horsepower and 354 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 17-mpg city, 21-mpg highway, 19-mpg combined Base Price: $72,050 As Tested: $73,595 Performance: Pleasant city and highway … read more

Model tested: Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab 4×4 Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Transmission: 6-speed automatic Horsepower: 278 Torque: 265 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 18/city, 22/highway, 20/combined Base price: $46,640 As tested: $50,733 Overview: The Toyota Tacoma is America’s most popular midsize truck. That’s because … read more

Model tested: 2022 BMW X3 M40i AWD Engine: 3-liter TwinPower turbo inline 5-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed sport automatic Horsepower: 382 Torque: 368 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 21/city, 26/highway, 23/combined Base price: $57,800 As tested: $64,990 Overview: The BMW X3 is the second-smallest crossover SUV in … read more

Model tested: 2023 Honda HR-V 5-door AWD EX-L Engine: 2-liter inline four-cylinder Transmission: continuously variable transmission (CVT) Horsepower: 158 Torque: 138 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 25/city, 30/highway, 27/combined Base price: $28,950 As tested: $30,590 Overview: The Honda HR-V, Honda’s smallest crossover, is one of … read more

VW Launches Alexa-Guided Test Drives Dealer response is mixed to Volkswagen’s recent announcement that some shoppers could soon schedule in-person Alexa-guided test drives. The approximately 30-minute-long test drive is enabled through an Echo Auto device on the vehicle’s dashboard, VW says. The automaker … read more

Model tested: 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X AWD Crew Cab Engine: 6.2-liter Ecotec3 V8 Transmission: 10-speed automatic Horsepower: 420 Torque: 460 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 14/city, 18/highway, 16/combined Base price: $73,300 As tested: $76,790 Overview: Updated for the 2022 model year, the GMC Sierra … read more