Why is it when you go into an auto repair shop, grease is seemingly everywhere? You don’t want to touch anything and fear getting it on the bottom of your shoes because you’ll never get it out of the white carpet at home. … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Volvo S90 Inscription, all-wheel-drive Engine: 2-liter super- and turbo-charged, direct-inject 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed Geartronic automatic EPA Ratings: 22/city, 31/highway, 25/combined Base Price: $52,950 As Tested: $66,105 Overview: The new 2017 Volvo S90 replaces Volvo’s venerable S80, taking styling cues from … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Kia Cadenza Limited Engine: 3.3-liter direct injection V6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 20/city, 28, highway, 23/combined Base Price: $44,390 As Tested: $46,280 Overview: Redesigned for 2017, the Kia Cadenza presents a more formal and upscale presence than the first … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Genesis G90 Engine: 3.3-liter, twin turbo V6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 17/city, 24/highway, 20/combined Base Price: $68,100 As Tested: $69,050 Overview: The 2017 Genesis G90 is a totally new luxury sedan from Hyundai — which has spun its Genesis … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD  Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 250 horsepower 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city/26-mpg highway/23-mpg combined Base Price: $42,270 As Tested: $43,610 Performance: Powerful, turbocharged I-4 Skyactiv engine Sport mode noticeably … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Mazda3, four-door Grand Touring Engine: Skyactiv 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder Transmission: Skyactiv six-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 27/city, 36/highway, 30/combined Base Price: $24,195 As Tested: $27,930 Overview: The front-wheel drive Mazda3 offers superb driving dynamics coupled with refreshed styling for 2017. The … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Buick Envision AWD Premium Engine: 2-liter DOHC turbocharged 4-cylinder Transmission: Six-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 20/city, 26/highway, 22/combined Base Price: $42,320 As Tested: $43,210 Overview: Owning a Buick in China is a status symbol akin to a Mercedes or Lexus here. … read more