Jasmine Sayles

2 weeks ago | cars.usnews.com | John M. Vincent |Jasmine Sayles |Mark Hayes

PLANO, Texas — With more than 475,000 sold in 2024 alone, not only is the RAV4 the most important vehicle in Toyota’s lineup, it’s also the top-selling non-pickup in America. So it’s a big deal when it’s time for a new-generation RAV4 to come along, and the 2026 RAV4 brings the most significant changes to the SUV that we’ve seen in years.

2 weeks ago | cars.usnews.com | Alex Kwanten |Jasmine Sayles |Nick Spagnoli

CreditAlex Kwanten | U.S. News & World Report First Impressions: 2025 Volkswagen TiguanBOZEMAN, Mont. — It’s been seven years since the second-generation Volkswagen Tiguan grew to proper America-friendly dimensions and vaulted from sporty small-fry to top-tier compact crossover contender. Now the redesigned third-generation 2025 Tiguan is here, packing a host of new features and a vastly upgraded interior wrapped in a handsome, chiseled shape.

3 weeks ago | cars.usnews.com | Zach Doell |Jasmine Sayles |Mark Hayes

CreditZach Doell | U.S. News & World Report First Impressions: 2025 Ford ExpeditionLOUISVILLE, Ky. — If you're a foodie, the "farm to table" experience is about as good as it gets, with food so fresh that it may have been harvested hours before. While I'm no culinary expert, I did have a similar experience at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville.

1 month ago | cars.usnews.com | Jasmine Sayles |John M. Vincent |Nick Spagnoli

CreditJasmine Sayles | U.S. News & World ReportChild-Like Amusement in the Third-Gen Mini JCW ConvertibleSAVANNAH, Ga. — Front-wheel-drive convertibles are a rarity in today’s market. Add in retro yet modern styling plus a lively performance, and the 2025 Mini John Cooper Works Convertible is a unique offering. With an invite from Mini, I had the chance to drive this pint-sized pepster around the heart of Savannah’s Historic District.

1 month 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.