Bruce Caldwell

Model tested: 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 Engine: 136 kW front and rear electric motors Battery: 87.2 kWh Horsepower: 365 Torque: 516 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 105/city, 89/highway, 35 kWh per 100 miles Base price: $79,825 As tested: $81,495 Overview: The 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 is the all-electric version of the Hyundai’s luxury brand’s popular midsize, gas-powered […]

Model tested: BMW 760i xDrive Sedan Engine: 4.4-liter twin-power turbo V8 Transmission: 8-speed sport automatic Horsepower: 536 Torque: 553 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 18/city, 26/highway, 21/combined Base price: $113,600 As tested: $149,045 Overview: Totally redesigned for 2023, the BMW 7 Series showcases a new generation of BMW’s luxury flagship sedan, and virtually everything about it is […]

Model Tested: 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R 4×4 Supercrew Engine: 5.2-liter supercharged V-8, 700 horsepower and 640 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 10-mpg city,15-mpg highway, 12-mpg combined Base Price: $75,775 As Tested: $111,935 Performance: Incredibly strong, powerful engine Supercharged and inter-cooled Truckloads of torque Wild adjustable exhaust sound levels (4 […]

Model Tested: 2024 Subaru Impreza RS Hatchback Engine: 2.5-liter flat-4-cylinder, 182 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $27,885 As Tested: $31,045 Performance: Stiffer chassis than previous models Excellent, fun-to-drive handling Power steering rack from WRX Auto start/stop Legendary Subaru all-wheel […]

Model Tested: 2023 GMC Yukon 4WD Denali Ultimate Engine: 6.2-liter V-8, 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive EPA Rating: 14-mpg city,18-mpg highway, 16-mpg combined Base Price: $93,255 As Tested: $97,745 Performance: Strong, powerful engine Tons of torque Reasonable fuel economy for its size–our best was 22.2-mpg Very smooth highway […]

Model Tested: 2023 Toyota GR86 Premium 2+2 Coupe 6 Speed Manual Transmission Engine: 2.4-liter flat-4-cylinder, 228 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $30,500 As Tested: $32,363 Performance: Lively responsive engine Athletic acceleration Excellent 6-speed manual transmission First gear pretty short […]

Model Tested: 2023 Lexus LS 500 AWD F Sport Engine: 3.4-liter twin-turbo V-6, 416 horsepower and 442 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 17-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $83,235 As Tested: $88,545 Performance: Impressive twin-turbo V-6 Strong acceleration Small, easy to use shifter Auto park feature Paddle shifters […]

Model Tested: 2023 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4 , 227 horsepower and 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: $48,460 As Tested: $50,455 Performance: Standard AWD Smooth highway ride Better driving dynamics than most SUVs Firm but supple suspension Very […]

Model Tested: 2023 Toyota Venza XLE Nightshade Hybrid AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 hybrid, 219 horsepower and 163 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 40-mpg city, 37-mpg highway, 39-mpg combined Base Price: $38,930 As Tested: $41,665 Performance: Hybrid feature standard on all Venza models Standard AWD Three electric motors–two for front axle, […]