Jasmine Sayles

2 days 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.

2 weeks 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.

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.