Model Tested: 2021 Mercedes E350 4Matic Sedan Engine:2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 250 horsepower 273 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $56,750 As Tested: $64,800 Performance: Strong acceleration Very smooth turbo application Impressive torque for … read more

Kia Telluride Named a Car and Driver 10Best for 2021 The Kia Telluride has been named to Car and Driver’s 10Best list for 2021, marking the second year in a row the full-size SUV has earned that recognition. The highly regarded awards recognize … read more

Model tested: Lexus RC 300 AWD F-Sport Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Transmission: 6-speed automatic Horsepower: 260 Torque: 236 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 18/city, 24/highway, 21/combined Base price: $48,540 As tested: $57,230 Overview: With sporty, aggressively handsome styling and full-time all-wheel-drive (AWD), the Lexus RC 300 … read more

Model tested: BMW M8 Gran Coupe Engine: 4.4-liter twin turbo V8 Transmission: xDrive AWD 8-speed automatic Horsepower: 600 Torque: 553 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 15/city, 21/highway, 17/combined Base price: $130,000 As tested: $152,300 Overview: The BMW 8-Series continues pushing the envelope — big cars … read more

Model tested: 2021 Mazda CX-5 AWD Signature Engine: SKYACTIVE 2.5-liter turbo Transmission: SKYACTIVE Drive 6-speed automatic Horsepower: 227 Torque: 310 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 22/city, 27/highway, 24/combined Base price: $37,405 As tested: $38,630 Overview: The Mazda CX-5 is arguably the sportiest in the highly … read more

Model tested: 2020 Ford F-350 SRW 4X4 Platinum Crew Cab Engine: 7.3-liter V-8 Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive Horsepower: 430 Torque: 475 lb.-ft. EPA rating: Not required Base price: $67,745 As tested: $74,980 Overview: The Ford F-350 Super Duty is the most capable Blue … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Mini Cooper SE Hardtop 2 Door Iconic Trim Engine:135 kW electric motor, 181 horsepower 199 lb-ft torque Transmission: single speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 115-mpge city, 100-mpge highway, 108-mpge combined Base Price: $29,900 As Tested: $37,750 Performance: Very strong acceleration … read more