Mercedes-Benz is on fire right now, as all its new cars have been entirely impressive. With beautifully and luxuriously crafted interiors, excellent driving dynamics, obsessive attention to detail, and all the tech you could ever want, these Benzes wholly deserve that three-pointed star.

Fitting in at Monterey Car Week involves a little bit of irony: To fit in at this fancy event, you have to stand out; and to stand out, you need something truly special. 

A gentle squeeze of the treadle-style accelerator is all it takes to reveal the BMW M240i’s unbridled enthusiasm, which lurks just behind a veil of aristocratic civility. Based on its subdued exterior, you’d never guess the explosive performance that’s just a toe tap away.

There’s something to be said about making do with what you’ve got. 

Ford’s run of truck sales dominance can surely be attributed to many things, but one of the biggest is that Ford is constantly working to improve its truck, with updates and new models with legitimate engineering changes coming often, not just paint and plastic packages to keep the truck looking fresh.

For all the similarities shared by the Toyota 86 and Mazda MX-5 Miata, they aren’t exactly direct rivals.

Toyota was really late to the game with a subcompact crossover and jealous that its arch nemesis Honda has its HR-V, it recently came out with the sharp-looking C-HR, which was supposed to be a Scion.

For years Volkswagen neglected the SUV segment, with just the undersized Tiguan and overpriced Touareg in their showrooms, but they’re finally bringing a three-row, seven-seat midsize crossover to market with the Atlas.

Nearly 146,000 versions of the Kia Soul were sold in the U.S. last year, making it the South Korean automaker’s most popular model. 

Head to your local Porsche dealership with a wad of cash — not to mention a willingness to part ways with it — and you can drive away with one of about 20 versions of the 911 sports car.

It’s very rare that I become so enamored with cars I test drive that I’m suddenly rifling through my bank accounts to see if I can afford a new car.

Why are automotive journalists so infatuated with the Mazda Miata?

The Honda CR-V has pretty much always been the benchmark when it comes to compact crossovers and that means it has always been the one to beat.

When you hold the key to an Infiniti Q50, you’re holding the key to something that’s not only gorgeous but something that promises advanced technology and high levels of performance. 

In a bid to keep their rowdy populations distracted from the crushing grind of their daily lives, the ancient Romans held enormous gladiatorial circuses designed to stir the blood and fan the flames of passion in a decidedly non-revolutionary direction.

 “If you keep that up, you’re going to get us kicked off of the track.”

Large luxury SUVs and hybrid powertrains are a natural fit.

With a nameplate that started back in the 1970s, the BMW 5 Series has a long history and has been the standard for executive-sized sport sedans.

The Hyundai Sonata has always been an attractive alternative to cars like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, but sales of the Korean midsizer (and most sedans for that matter) have kind of plateaued.

The Subaru/Toyota twins have been around for almost half a decade now and I thought they were old news, but this bright yellow BRZ got a ton of attention, proving that the Japanese sport coupe still oozes appeal.

The Lexus LC is one of the most visually striking cars on the market right now, and whether you love or hate its design, you can’t deny that it is stunning.

So many companies seem to be dropping wagons from their lineups in favor of crossovers, so it’s refreshing to get into a proper wagon that lives up to all the clichés we longroof aficionados use to defend them: The 2017 Volvo V90 looks better, drives better, carries as much stuff as any average family needs.

Subarus are popping up everywhere. Last year was the brand’s best year in the U.S. in terms of sales, and there’s no hint that Subaru is slowing down anytime soon.

It’s not every day a new vehicle really impresses me. But the Giulia Quadrifoglio is anything but an everyday car.

I’m as nervous as I’ve been in recent memory as I release the heavy clutch and begin rolling down the road in the beautiful English countryside.

Volvo’s cars are all full of surprises. They have clever windshield wipers, handy safety technology and none of its cars seem to sweat the small details.

Thrifty, flexible and affordable, the 2012-2016 Hyundai Accent has long been a go-to small car for budget-minded shoppers after generous feature content, decent fuel mileage, and selection to spare thanks to two body styles and numerous trim grades.

Perched atop the ancient Pyrenees Mountains is the tiny Principality of Andorra.

Have you ever tried a fancy new restaurant that’s been getting a lot of buzz, and after finally being able to secure a reservation after weeks of trying, you leave your meal slightly underwhelmed?

For one of the most densely populated countries on the planet, there are plenty of places in Japan that feel far less so.

Good cars only matter if people are paying attention.