Martin Padgett
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Hyundai Kona vs Tucson
Kona vs Tucson: which Hyundai crossover is for you? Compare price, size, fuel economy and more. → Read More
Review: 2024 Maserati GranTurismo tests the true believers
Whether it’s a Folgore EV or Trofeo twin-turbo V-6, the 2024 Maserati GranTurismo spreads its performance wings. → Read More
Porsche Taycan: Best Performance Car To Buy 2023
Porsche's maiden electric EV goes all-out on grip and grins. → Read More
VW Tiguan vs. Toyota RAV4: Compare Crossover SUVs
The Tiguan and RAV4 both take aim on the family-SUV target, but which one hits the bulls-eye? → Read More
Chevy Suburban vs. GMC Yukon XL: Compare SUVs
GM’s full-size SUVs share almost everything—except their overall TCC Rating. Which is the better SUV to buy? → Read More
Review: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 6-speed manual unleashes green hell
Who needs the Nürburgring when you have the play-at-home version—and Porsche’s indomitable 6-speed 911 GT3? → Read More
Review: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq augurs in a new wave of electric luxury
We test drive Cadillac’s flagship SUV EV to see if the Blackwing brand can pivot to battery power without a misstep. → Read More
Review: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq gets in tune with the battery-powered future
Cadillac’s maiden EV lights up the lineup with a virtuoso ride, and lots of performance room to grow. → Read More
Review: 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor bedevils the dust, terrorizes all terrain, for $69,995
Ford passes the bucker through its in-house specialty shop for a Bronco like no other, past or present. → Read More
Review: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid feels at home with its range
With a charge time of less than two hours and 33 miles of electric range—then 35 mpg—the Tucson PHEV offers an attractive set of numbers. → Read More
How I learned to love Formula 1 at the Miami Grand Prix
A new generation of fans have streamed to F1. Will the Miami GP turn me into one? → Read More
Mercedes wants your next Amazon delivery to arrive in an electric eSprinter van
With U.S. production due next year, Mercedes plots a bigger future for its commercial vans, with last-mile delivery packages first on the route to expansion. → Read More
Review: The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQ 350+ slips into the electric-luxury mainstream
Mercedes banks its benchmark mid-size sedan into the EV pocket with EQS-like style and, of course, Hyperscreen. → Read More
We hitch a ride in the Mercedes EQS SUV as Benz christens Ala. battery plant
The first American-made, battery-powered Benz will upend its own gas-powered cousins, says editor Martin Padgett. → Read More
2022 Porsche Taycan Review, Ratings, Specs, Prices, and Photos
The 2022 Porsche Taycan sets a benchmark for electric sedan handling, while ultimate range takes a back seat. Find out why the 2022 Porsche Taycan is rated 8.8 by The Car Connection experts. → Read More
2022 Volvo XC90 Review, Ratings, Specs, Prices, and Photos
The big 2022 Volvo XC90 crossover blesses its complex mechanicals with a serene cabin—and a long warranty. Find out why the 2022 Volvo XC90 is rated 7.7 by The Car Connection experts. → Read More
2022 Volvo XC40 Review, Ratings, Specs, Prices, and Photos
The 2022 Volvo XC40 puts lots of personality into a compact crossover body. Find out why the 2022 Volvo XC40 is rated 7.2 by The Car Connection experts. → Read More
2022 Volvo S60 Review, Ratings, Specs, Prices, and Photos
The 2022 Volvo S60 sedan balances grace with power. Find out why the 2022 Volvo S60 is rated 7.5 by The Car Connection experts. → Read More
2022 Jeep Wrangler Review, Ratings, Specs, Prices, and Photos
The 2022 Jeep Wrangler SUV endures as an off-road icon, and now has the best and broadest set of powertrains in its history. Find out why the 2022 Jeep Wrangler is rated 5.4 by The Car Connection experts. → Read More
2022 BMW 7-Series Review, Ratings, Specs, Prices, and Photos
The 2022 BMW 7-Series brims with brash front-end style, but we like it better for its elegant interior and its vivacious V-8s. Find out why the 2022 BMW 7-Series is rated 7.6 by The Car Connection experts. → Read More