Rivian's R2 Nails It — in the Trim Nobody Will Buy

Six reviewers drove the $60,000 launch edition and came away impressed; the $45,000 volume car that decides Rivian's survival is the one none of them have touched.

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Subaru Outback

Subaru Listened: The Outback's Real Win Is Inside

Ferrari Luce

Five reviewers split on the Luce — and unite on the cabin.

Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door

The AMG Nobody Will Call Ugly

Nissan Z

The Manual Z Nismo Is a Homecoming

Lexus ES

The New Lexus ES Earns Its Badge Everywhere But Underneath

Audi Q9

The Q9 listens on materials, argues on UX.

Land Rover Defender

The Octa Lost Its Only Fair Fight

Mazda CX-5

Mazda finally fixed the chassis. The segment moved on.

Mazda MX-5 Miata