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We’ve been testing and reviewing SUVs and crossovers for over a decade – and still going strong. An independent, unbiased take by our experienced road test editors, from subcompact to full-size, budget-friendly to luxury. Search by year:

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True Gentleman’s Machine: 1947 Sunbeam S7

Greg Williams Greg Williams -
The history of the British Sunbeam S7 told through this rebuilt 1947 model - a rare barn-find, auction-won diamond in the rough.

Forkless! 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 & the Story Behind a Motorcycle Ahead of its Time

Greg Williams Greg Williams -
Closer look at the Yamaha GTS, bristled with new technologies when it was first introduced - including a forkless front suspension system.

Resurrecting Rust: 1952 B.S.A. A10 Golden Flash

Greg Williams Greg Williams -
Bringing back to life a classic British motorcycle - and the first 650cc parallel twin in the company's range.

The Latest

2018 Lexus NX 300 & 300h Review

Luxury Compact Crossover Russell Purcell -
We put the refreshed compact luxury SUV by Lexus to the test, looking at both the gas and hybrid models.

2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Review

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Chris Chase -
Acura's hybrid SUV is the best-selling three-row luxury sport utility of all time (we had no idea). So we put the Japanese family hauler in the Sport Hybrid trim to the test to see for ourselves.

2018 Buick Enclave First Drive Review

Luxury Full-Size SUV Graham Heeps -
Buick says the redesigned 2017 Enclave is quieter, more spacious, and better connected than ever. But is it? We put the full-size SUV to work.

2018 Mazda CX-3 Review: New 6-Speed Stick Shift for Driving Enthusiasts

Subcompact Crossover Chris Chase -
The Mazda CX-3 gets a refresh for 2018. We review the base GX model, where a new 6-speed stick shift makes up for the lack of glossy features.

First Drive: All-New 2018 Ford Expedition Review – Living Large

Ford Expedition Kelly Taylor -
Redesigned & nimble on its feet despite the full-size SUV frame, the 2018 Ford Expedition is built for adventure. But so is the Chevy Tahoe.

13 Must-Know Features in the Redesigned 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru Crosstrek Amee Reehal -
The 2018 Crosstrek crossover is all-new with 13 key features that set it apart from the 2017 model, including Subaru's new Global Platform.

First Drive: 2019 Porsche Cayenne Review

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Kelly Taylor -
We head to Europe to review Porsche's new, 3rd-generation 2019 Cayenne, including the insane 550-hp Cayenne Turbo still unaware it's an SUV.

2018 Range Rover Velar First Drive Review

Luxury Compact Crossover Kelly Taylor -
As good as the 2018 Velar is off-road, how does it perform for everyday drivers? We put Range Rover's compact SUV to the test in the California Desert.

2018 Toyota C-HR Review

Subcompact Crossover Chris Chase -
Peculiar styling aside how does the new 2018 C-HR compact crossover perform & compare? We review Toyota's all-new small utility to find out.

2017 Nissan Rogue Sport SL Review

Compact Crossovers Graham Heeps -
A bit smaller than the Rogue, we review the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport top-level SL trim providing the right size and utility for active urban lives.
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