Model tested: 2025 Honda Pilot AWD Black Edition Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 285 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19-mpg/city, 25/highway, 21/combined Base price: $54,280 As tested: $56,130 Overview: The 2025 Honda Pilot is the automaker’s midsize, three-row SUV that’s essentially unchanged from the 2024 model. The base LX trim level […]
Bruce Caldwell
A lifelong car enthusiast, Bruce Caldwell has an English degree from the University of Washington. In 1975 he joined CAR CRAFT as associate editor. He was a feature editor at HOT ROD and editor of Chevy High Performance, Muscle Car Review, Mustangs and Fords, Chevy Action, Corvette Milestones, Street Rod Quarterly, Mopar Milestones, Mustang Milestones, and Muscle Car Milestones. He has authored several best-selling automotive how-to books and written for numerous national magazines. He has tested over 2,000 new vehicles. He restores collector cars in a well-equipped home shop. Bruce is married with three children.
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2025 Infiniti QX50
Model Tested: 2025 Infiniti QX50 AWD Engine: 2.0-liter Turbocharged I-4 Transmission: CVT automatic AWD Horsepower: 268 Torque: 280-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 22 city, 28 highway, 25 combined Base price: $57,900 As tested: $61,610 Overview: The 2025 Infiniti QX50 is a compact luxury SUV that has remained largely unchanged since its 2019 introduction. In a highly competitive […]
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2025 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Rebel
Model Tested: 2025 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Rebel 4×4 Engine: 3.0-liter Twin Turbocharged I-6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic 4×4 Horsepower: 420 Torque: 469-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 17 city, 24 highway, 19 combined Base price: $64,195 As tested: $80,535 Overview: The 2025 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Rebel has lost its legendary Hemi V8 which was always a perfect […]
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2025 Mercedes EQE 500
Model Tested: 2025 Mercedes EQE 500 4MATIC Engine: Dual-motor (front and mid-mounted) electric Transmission: Direct-drive 4MATIC Horsepower: 402 Torque: 633 EPA ratings: 91 MPGe city, 86 MPGe highway, 89 MPGe combined Base price: $89,500 As tested: $104,835 Overview: The Mercedes EQE 4MATIC was a new 2023 model and has only seen slight changes for 2024 […]
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2025 Mercedes GLE 450e
Model Tested: 2025 Mercedes GLE 450e 4MATIC Engine: 2.0-liter Turbocharged I-4 and Plug-In Hybrid motor Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 381 combined Torque: 479-lb.-ft. combined EPA ratings: 58 MPGe, 24 MPG gas Base price: $69,500 As tested: $81,080 Overview: The Mercedes GLE 450e 4MATIC was a new model for 2024 and has no major […]
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2025 Lexus UX 300h — An Entry Lexus SUV with Great Value
Model tested: 2025 Lexus UX 300h F Sport Handling Engine: 2-liter I-4, plus three electric motors Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 196 Torque: 139 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 44 mpg/city, 40/highway, 42/combined Base price: $46,375 As tested: $49,545 Overview: The 2025 Lexus UX 300h F Sport is the smallest SUV in the extensive Lexus lineup. […]
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2025 Subaru Forester — The New Forester Retains All Its Traditional Merits
Model tested: 2025 Subaru Forester Touring Engine: 2.5-liter DOHC horizontally opposed 4-cylinder Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 180 Torque: 178 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 25 mpg/city, 32/highway, 28/combined Base price: $39,995 As tested: $41,390 Overview: The 2025 Subaru Forester is a popular compact SUV that’s so well suited to the Pacific Northwest, it could have […]
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2025 Mazda CX-70 — A Welcome New Addition To the Mazda SUV Lineup
Model tested: 2025 Mazda CX-70 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus Engine: 3.3-liter, turbocharged I-6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 340 Torque: 369 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 23 mpg/city, 28/highway, 25/combined Base price: $55,950 As tested: $57,775 Overview: The 2025 Mazda CX-70 is an all-new model that’s essentially a two-row version of the popular Mazda CX-90. […]
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2024 Honda Ridgeline
Model Tested: 2024 Honda Ridgeline AWD TrailSport Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Transmission: 9-speed automatic AWD Horsepower: 280 Torque: 262-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 18-mpg city/23-mpg highway/20-mpg combined Base price: $44,980 As tested: $46,830 Overview: The 2024 Honda Ridgeline is a highly practical SUV with a pickup bed. It makes sense for families who value functionality over Baja-bashing lifted […]