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Even with a mere 73 miles of range, the original Nissan Leaf was a pioneer. It was one of the first mass-market electric vehicles you could buy here in the US and helped ease buyers into electrification. But with more companies debuting better alternatives to the Leaf – like Chevrolet, …

Just a few years ago, Hyundai found itself in an awkward position. At a time when consumers were going crazy about crossovers, the South Korean automaker had just three high-riding nameplates in its stable: the Tucson, Santa Fe Sport, and Santa Fe. The rest of its lineup was awash in …

Too often, we think of convertibles as elemental sports cars, designed for going fast and attacking curves with the wind whipping through your hair. But we’d posit that while convertibles make great sports cars, the body style is at its best in more a relaxed role. Take the 2020 BMW …

Now in its fifth generation, the Toyota RAV4 is a more complete package than it’s ever been. Cohesive looks, upgraded tech, and an expanded hybrid lineup make this RAV4 a very compelling sell to a large portion of crossover shoppers. To expand the appeal even further, Toyota added an off-road-centric …

One of the top five cars I drove last year was almost as old as I am.  I found it in an oceanside parking lot, next to a row of ancient Volkswagens. It fired up with a fitful sputter and found first with less confidence than an American League pitcher …

Nissan is making 2020 a bit more of an occasion. By offering 50th Anniversary Editions of its two sports cars, the GT-R and 370Z, the company commemorates 50 years since the debut of the Datsun 240Z. With that, the 50th Anniversary 370Z comes with a custom two-tone paint job, special …

What can we say about the Mazda MX-5 Miata that hasn’t been said already? The lovable, lightweight convertible – now 30 years old in its current iteration – is as good as ever. And for the 2019 model year, the punchier 2.0-liter engine makes it even better. Our latest tester, …