2017 BMW 3 Series
The 2017 BMW 330e gives a taste of electric driving, with its associated efficiency, in a competent sport sedan, but its multiple combinations of drive modes will really appeal to number nerds.
2016 BMW M3
A bit more mature than before, the M3 is still quite a ride.
2016 Cadillac CTS-V
Part luxury sedan and part race car, the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V makes up for a few small tech shortcomings with overwhelming performance.
2016 Toyota Tacoma
If you're looking for a reliable truck to carry you from the city to the playgrounds of the deserts or mountains, it's tough to beat the 2016 Tacoma. Consumers would be well-served by sampling the six-speed manual as well as the automatic before making a purchase.
2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 Hybrid adds reasonable fuel economy and a few miles of pure electric driving to an already extraordinarily comfortable, capable and high-tech luxury sedan, brought down only by slow-to-connect onboard data.
2015 BMW X5 M
The 2015 BMW X5 M seems to defy physics with its performance technology, letting it take turns at tremendous speed, but the sports focus of this SUV takes away some of its practicality.
2015 BMW 740Ld xDrive
It's no surprise that the 2015 BMW 740Ld xDrive is a comfortable cruiser, but the big Bimmer handles like a much smaller sport sedan.
2015 BMW M4
With excellent power and handling, the 2015 BMW M4 makes for an intense ride on backroads and will really shine on the track, but it falls short on comfort for day-to-day transportation.
2015 Dodge Challenger
The 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack links the thrills of a classic muscle car with the tech and amenities of today.
2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
The 2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid offers a serious increase in efficiency over the standard model without compromising its power, comfort, or parent-friendliness.
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Among the long line of Corvette models, the Stingray feels like something special, a thoroughbred sports car for the 21st century that must be put on the track to be really enjoyed.
2014 BMW M6
The 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe requires real skill to enjoy the extent of its capabilities, but its performance is exhilarating, while advanced cabin electronics help the driver under more sedate driving conditions.
2011 Porsche Boxster
The Porsche Boxster has always been one of the best-handling cars on the road -- a mind-boggling achievement considering it's a convertible. The latest models continue that tradition and now (especially in Boxster S form) offer sensational acceleration, great, usable technology and -- crucially -- a certain cool factor.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC
The GLC63 S Coupe is fun, but flawed.
2019 Honda Civic Coupe
The 2019 Honda Civic Coupe offers great driving dynamics at an affordable price.
2019 Honda Civic Sedan
The 2019 Honda Civic is an even stronger compact sedan than before.
2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV
The 2019 Chevrolet Bolt is still one of the best EVs on the road, with range that nearly eliminates anxiety, but it faces strong opposition from more fully equipped competitors.
2018 Tesla Model 3
A really fun, really livable car that only really works if you ignore the cost and the competition.