Model tested: 2021 Mazda 3 AWD Premium Plus Engine: Skyactiv 2.5-liter DOHC turbo Transmission: SKYACTIVE-Drive 6-speed automatic Horsepower: 227 Torque: 310 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 23/city, 32/highway, 27/combined Base price: $32,450 As tested: $33,890 Overview: The 2021 Mazda 3 is available as a compact … read more
Model tested: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD Engine: 3.8-liter GDI V6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic SHIFTRONIC w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 291 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 19/city, 24/highway, 21/combined Base price: $47,750 As tested: $49,500 Overview: The 2021 Hyundai Palisade is a big, plush, comfortable … read more
Model tested: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Limited plug-in hybrid Engine: 3.6-liter hybrid V6 Transmission: EFlite Si-EV Horsepower: 260 EPA rating: 82 MPGe/EV only, 30/combined EV & gas Base price: $45,845 As tested: $49,835 Overview: The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica checks every luxury — and utilitarian … read more
Model tested: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette 2 LT Stingray Coupe Engine: 6.2-liter V8 Di HP Transmission: 8-speed, dual-clutch automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 495 • Torque: 470 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 15/city, 27/highway, 19/combined Base price: $66,200 • As tested: $78,765 Overview: The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette … read more
Editorial OEMs Struggle with EV Strategies Deciding this early in the game which mainstream automakers have figured out the best electric vehicle (EV) strategy is a bit of a crapshoot, because in today’s sales climate, if an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) doesn’t offer … read more
Model tested: 2021 Toyota Supra GR 3.0 Premium Engine: 3-liter twin-scroll turbo inline-6 Transmission: 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters Horsepower: 382 Torque: 386 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 22/city, 30/highway, 25/combined Base price: $54,490 As tested: $58,255 Overview: The 2021 Toyota Supra is a two-seat … read more
Model tested: 2021 Nissan Rogue SV AWD Engine: 2.5-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder Transmission: XTRONIC CVT w/manual mode Horsepower: 181 Torque: 181 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 25/city, 32/highway, 28/combined Base price: $28,740 As tested: $30,220 Overview: The 2021 Nissan Rogue is new this year, and … read more
