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2018 Infiniti QX80
Autos

2018 Infiniti QX80 — Full-Size AWD Luxury in a Real SUV

Model Tested: 2018 Infiniti QX80 4WD Engine: 5.6-liter V8 • Horsepower: 400 • Torque: 413 pound-feet Transmission: 7-speed automatic with adaptive shift control and manual mode EPA Ratings: 13/city, 19/highway, 15/combined Base Price: $67,850 As Tested: $84,660 Overview: The Infiniti QX80 is the … read more

2018 Infiniti Q60
Autos

2018 Kia Soul — Turbo-Powering The Soul!

Model Tested: Kia Soul! Engine: 1.6-liter turbo gas direct injection 4-cylinder Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission EPA Ratings: Unrated at time of testing Base Price: $22,650 As Tested: $23,620 Overview: The Kia Soul! (“Exclaim”) is a purely fun compact hatchback. Last redesigned for … read more

2018 Toyota Tundra
Autos

2018 Toyota Tundra — Legendary Reliability the Key

Model Tested: Toyota Tundra Limited CrewMax 4×4 Engine: 5.7-liter, DOHC 32-valve iForce V-8 Transmission: 6-speed sequential-shift automatic EPA Ratings: 13/city, 17/highway, 15/combined Base Price: $44,195 As Tested: $51,516 Overview: The main change in the 2018 Toyota Tundra from last year’s model is its … read more

Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Alfa Romeo Stelvio — Putting the “Sport” in SUV

Model Tested: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Engine: 2.0-Liter I-4 Direct Injection Turbo: Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic EPA Ratings: 22/City 28/Highway 24/Combined Base Price: $43,995 As Tested: $53,640 Overview: Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) has reintroduced the storied Alfa Romeo to America — to rave reviews. We’ve driven … read more

2018 Subaru BRZ
Autos

2018 Subaru BRZ — An Outlier for Sports Car Lovers

Model Tested: Subaru BRZ Limited HZE Engine: 2-liter, horizontally opposed DOHC 4-cylinder; 205 horsepower; 156 pound-feet of torque Transmission: 6-speed manual EPA Ratings: 21/city, 29/highway, 24/combined Base Price: $27,645 As Tested: $28,465 Overview: The Subaru BRZ is a no-frills sports car delivering a … read more

2018 Infiniti Q60
Autos

2018 Infiniti Q60 — Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Model Tested: 2018 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 AWD Engine: 3-liter, twin turbo V-6; 400-horsepower; 350 lb·ft of torque Transmission: 7-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 19/city, 26/highway, 21/combined Base Price: $54,000 As Tested: $65,795 Overview: Infiniti’s flagship two-door coupe, the Q60, received a comprehensive … read more

2018 Genesis G80
Autos

2018 Genesis G80 — Quiet, Affordable Luxury

Model Tested: 2018 Genesis G80, AWD 3.3T Sport Engine: 3.3-liter V6 twin turbo; 365 horsepower; 376 pound-feet of torque Transmission: 8-speed Shiftronic automatic EPA Ratings: 17/city, 24/highway, 20/combined Base Price: $57,750 As Tested: $58,725 Overview: Genesis is to Hyundai what Lexus is to … read more

2018 Toyota Corolla
Autos

2018 Toyota Corolla — Nearly Half a Century of Legendary Reliability

Model Tested: Toyota Corolla XSE Engine: 1.8-liter, DOHC 4-cylinder; 140 horsepower; 126 pound-feet of torque Transmission: Continuously variable automatic EPA Ratings: 28/city, 35/highway, 31/combined Base Price: $22,680 As Tested: $23,545 Overview: Everyone knows when it comes to reliability, Toyotas are bulletproof. While the … read more

Flash Drive

2018 Lexus LC 500

Model Tested: 2018 Lexus LC 500 Coupe Engine:5.0-liter V-8, 471 horsepower, 398 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 19-mpg combined Base Price: $92,000 As Tested: $103,150 Performance: Exhilarating acceleration, but docile in heavy traffic Rapid up … read more

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