Model Tested: 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD RS Engine:1.3-liter turbo 3-cylinder, 155 horsepower and 174 lb.-ft torque Transmission:  9-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $27,400 As Tested: $31,530 Performance: OK performance from tiny 1.3-liter 3-cylinder … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Ford Lightning 4×4 SuperCrew XLT Engine: dual electric motors, 580 horsepower and 775 lb.-ft torque Transmission: direct drive automatic transmission, four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 78-mpge city, 63-mpge highway, 70-mpge combined Base Price: $52,974 As Tested: $76,384 Performance: Impressive acceleration Very … read more

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

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

Model Tested: 2022 Mazda3 Turbo Premium AWD Sedan Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 227-250 horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $33,100 As Tested: $34,750 Performance: Turbocharger boosts personality Quite athletic, nimble Sport … read more