Jasmine Sayles

2 months ago | cars.usnews.com | Jasmine Sayles |Mark Hayes |Tony Markovich |Cherise Threewitt

SAVANNAH, Ga. — I stood there, waiting my turn to hop inside the 2025 Mini John Cooper Works (JCW). Everyone around me was going on and on about the specs and features, excited to get their hands on the wheel. But as I stood there, I couldn’t help thinking, “Is it really that great?” Sure, it looked good, but would it truly be good? I had already driven the Mini Cooper S and enjoyed it, but surely, the JCW couldn’t be that much more of a showstopper … surely.

Jun 24, 2024 | cars.usnews.com | Jasmine Sayles |Mark Hayes |George Kennedy |Warren Clarke

CreditJasmine Sayles | U.S. News & World ReportFirst Impression: 2025 Infiniti QX80It has been more than a decade since the QX80 underwent a major redesign, but its dated appearance, which had much in common with the nonluxury Nissan Armada, is now a thing of the past. As I was driving up, down and around California's Napa Valley, the new QX80 fit seamlessly into the posh background.

May 6, 2024 | cars.usnews.com | Jasmine Sayles |Warren Clarke |George Kennedy

CreditJasmine Sayles | U.S. News & World ReportFirst Impressions: 2025 Subaru ForesterThe Forester is Subaru's second-most-popular model behind the slightly larger and more expensive Outback. So, it's only logical for the brand to carry much of what shoppers love about the Forester into its sixth generation. AdvertisementIt retains standard all-wheel drive, 8.7 inches of ground clearance and Subaru's available X-Mode traction control system.

Mar 19, 2024 | cars.usnews.com | Jasmine Sayles |Nick Spagnoli |Warren Clarke |Cherise Threewitt

CreditHyundai Motor America|First Impressions: 2024 Hyundai Santa FeI spent the day behind the wheel of the fully redesigned 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, and I'm convinced it's one of the best three-row SUVs you can buy. AdvertisementYes, you heard that right. The Santa Fe now comes standard with a third row – an accommodation that hasn't been available since it was discontinued in 2020 – making the Hyundai a great vehicle for larger families.

Mar 7, 2024 | cars.usnews.com | Jasmine Sayles |Mark Hayes |Chris Teague |Cherise Threewitt

CreditJasmine Sayles|U.S. News & World ReportFirst Impressions: 2024 Honda PrologueThe all-new 2024 Honda Prologue sits on the same platform as the also-new Chevrolet Blazer EV, but Honda has done a good job of making this vehicle its own. It has different suspension and software tuning than its platform sibling, as well as distinct interior and exterior styling.