Joe Bruzek

2 weeks ago | cars.com | Joe Bruzek

After we put the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz through our standardized cargo testing, we found that it’s as roomy as a minivan in some ways, but less roomy than a three-row SUV in others. So let’s see how it compares to traditional minivans like the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna as well as mainstream three-row SUVs like the Hyundai Palisade, Toyota Grand Highlander and Volkswagen Atlas. Related: 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Vs. 2024 Kia EV9: Which Is the Better Family EV?

3 weeks ago | cars.com | Joe Bruzek

Is the BMW M235 Gran Coupe a Good Car? Lacking a well-rounded, satisfying high-performance driving experience, the 2025 BMW M235 Gran Coupe struggles as a livable daily performance sedan. How Does the BMW M235 Gran Coupe Compare With Other Affordable Luxury Cars? BMW’s own 3 Series sedan and many other competing sports sedans offer more comfort and driving engagement for similar money.

2 months ago | cars.com | Stef Schrader |Mike Hanley |Joe Bruzek |Damon Bell

The new-for-2025 Volkswagen Tiguan compact SUV was already lighter and more powerful than its predecessor, but what if that wasn’t enough? Good news: The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo, on the floor at the 2025 New York International Auto Show, is the new top trim level for the line and features 67 more horsepower, luxurious interior appointments and more comfort and safety features.

2 months ago | cars.com | Mike Hanley |Joe Bruzek |Aaron Bragman |Damon Bell

Golden Age of Travel InteriorOne of the most striking things about the concept’s cabin is its lack of any large displays. Is it a sign that the screen-based arms race in the luxury segment has reached its end? Time will tell, but the simplicity of the dashboard is refreshing. That’s not to say there aren’t any screens, as there are actually a total of seven smaller ones: three in front of the steering wheel and four inset in the middle of the dash.

2 months ago | cars.com | Joe Bruzek |Aaron Bragman |Damon Bell

Cargo RoomWhat the K4 Hatchback lacks in length versus the sedan, it makes up for in an open cargo area that expands with a 60/40-split, folding backseat on the GT-Line Turbo I sampled. I didn’t observe any underfloor storage, and the cargo area appears to be shallower and less roomy than the Civic hatchback’s, though we’ll have to wait for our official cargo testing to compare cargo volume.