Model Tested: 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE AWD Engine:  3.5-liter V-6, 295 horsepower, 263 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $43,355 As Tested: $47,152 Performance: Sport-tuned suspension Good acceleration Smooth highway ride Efficient 8-speed … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e Hybrid Engine:  1.8-liter gas/electricI-4, 121 horsepower, 105 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 51-mpg city, 47-mpg highway, 49-mpg combined Base Price: $29,575 As Tested: $31,629 Performance: Incredible fuel economy—our best was 53.5-mpg Smooth, comfortable … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Lexus UX250h AWD Engine:  2.0-liter gas/electricI-4, 181 horsepower Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 41-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 39-mpg combined Base Price: $35,200 As Tested: $41,535 Performance: Impressive fuel economy—our best was 44.4-mpg Pretty good acceleration with electric motor assist … read more

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Begins Production on 2022 Corolla Cross With the push of a button and an engine roaring to life, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) and its team of more than 2,000 members celebrated the start of production of the all-new 2022 Corolla … read more

Model tested: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD Engine: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 187 Torque: 178 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 24/city, 29/highway, 26/combined Base price: $36,200 As tested: $37,620 Overview: The Hyundai Tucson is a crossover SUV that’s all new for … read more

Model tested: 2021 BMW M5 Competition Sedan Engine: 4.4-liter, twin-turbo V8 Transmission: 8-speed automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 617 Torque: 553 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 25/city, 32/highway, 27/combined Base price: $103,500 As tested: $136,045 Overview: The 2021 BMW 5-Series M5 Competition is a midsize, high-performance, … read more

Flash Drive 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Model Tested: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands First Edition 4×4 Engine:  2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 250 horsepower, 277 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $38,160 As Tested: $40,050 … read more