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Test Drives and Car Reviews of the Latest New Vehicles

Car reviews and test drives of new vehicles by the editors of AutoGuide.com. Each new car review article by our in-house team of experts includes information on: standard features, trim levels, performance statistics, price (MSRP), fuel mileage (mpg), driving impressions and how it compares with the competition. Complete with industry leading video car reviews, also look for our definitive verdict on if you should buy this car.

2013 Ford Escape Review – Video

Colum Wood 1

Will Ford regret its dramatic design shift for the once-square Escape? And will the lack of a hybrid option send fuel-economy seekers elsewhere?

2013 Buick Verano Review

Nauman Farooq 1

The 2013 Buick Verano delivers better handling and fuel economy with next-level brand qualities like a quiet and smooth ride. But will younger buyers bite?

2013 Acura ILX Review

Colum Wood 1

Far more than just a glorified Civic, the Acura ILX looks to take the compact premium segment from niche market to mainstream.

2013 Acura ILX 2.4 Review

Colum Wood

If you could combine the Acura TSX and Honda Civic Si and then completely botch it, the ILX 2.4L is what you’d have.

2012 Toyota Yaris Review

Mark Atkinson 7

There’s a lot that isn’t new about the all-new 2012 Yaris. And yet in a field of more attractive offerings, Toyota’s sub-compact remains a smart buy.

2013 Ford Flex Review

Nauman Farooq

Ford aims to make its polarizing box-on-wheels more attractive with a mild refresh, more power, better fuel economy, plus new safety and convenience features.

2012 Kia Forte 5-Door Hatchback Review

Mark Atkinson 13

With fewer hatchbacks than sedans available in the compact segment, Kia’s Forte 5-Door should have room to shine. But does it?

2013 Acura RDX Review

Colum Wood

As far as a performance machine goes, the second generation Acura RDX is undeniably watered-down. It’s also much improved.

2013 Infiniti JX35 Review

Colum Wood 1

Infiniti expands its product line and brand identity with its first three-row crossover that delivers “Inspired Performance for Seven”.

2013 Ford Mustang GT Review

Nauman Farooq 1

Ford continues its ongoing improvements to the Mustang to deliver an even more exciting sports car, with new toys and even more options.

2012 Chevy Sonic Sedan Review

Lee Kasper

For a sub-compact the Chevy Sonic sedan is big, comfortable and well-powered, which raises the question, why buy a sub-compact?

2013 Ford Taurus Review

Nauman Farooq

With better driving dynamics, improved fuel economy and more power is the updated Ford Taurus a segment leader, or just a mid-pack contender?

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T Review

Colum Wood

It may be sportier, with black leather, 17-inch wheels and a V6 engine that makes almost 300 hp, but there’s another reason Dodge calls the Grand Caravan R/T the ‘Man Van’.

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer SE AWD Review

Ken Glassman 11

Mitsubishi’s long-in-the-tooth Lancer gains all-wheel drive for 2012 in the hopes of attracting a few Snow Belt buyers.

Mercedes 4MATIC AWD System Review

Huw Evans

Known in much of the country as the winter that wasn’t, you wouldn’t know it in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where Mercedes is showcasing the latest version its 4MATIC all-wheel drive system and planning ahead for next year.

2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Review – Video

Dave Pratte

The team behind the Camaro ZL1 deserves a serious pat on the back, because they’ve clearly listened closely to their critics when refining the SS into this surprisingly high-tech and hugely capable sports car.

2013 Mazda CX-5 Review – Video

Colum Wood 1

Driving Mazda’s new crossover on the racetrack is plenty fun. But it’s the rest of this package that makes the CX-5 a viable compact crossover.

2012 Mercedes E350 Cabriolet Review

Mark Atkinson 10

For those who can appreciate and afford luxury, who enjoy the thought of top-down motoring and who value a three-pointed star above all else, we present the Mercedes E350 Cabriolet.