Model Tested: 2022 Honda Civic 1.5T 4D Touring Engine: 1.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 180 horsepower and 177 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 31-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 34-mpg combined Base Price: $28,300 As Tested: $29,690 Performance: Good performance from the diminutive 1.5-liter … 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

The handsome 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid takes all that’s good about Accord sedans and boosts practicality and economy with its excellent hybrid system.  … read more

Model Tested: 2021 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: $32,450  As Tested: $33,890 Performance: Turbocharger is welcome performance upgrade Sport mode makes … read more

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

Model Tested: 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Engine: 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8, 707 horsepower, 650 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 12-mpg city, 21-mpg highway, 15-mpg combined Base Price: $69,645 As Tested: $80,315 Performance: Incredible acceleration—a true supercar Great sounding exhaust … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Mazda3 Sedan Premium Package AWD Engine:2.5-liter I-4, 186 horsepower, 186 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $27,900 As Tested: $30,770 Performance: Peppy engine, solid acceleration Efficient 6-speed automatic with paddle … read more