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6 days ago | 
cars.usnews.com | Alex Kwanten |John M. Vincent |Nick Spagnoli
U.K. Prime Minister Kier Starmer and President Trump have announced the framework for a trade deal between the two countries, and cars are one of the most notable parts of the proposed agreement. Notably, the deal isn’t signed yet, and Congressional action is required to make trade deals law. Many details are still unclear, though some broad strokes have been outlined.
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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.
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4 weeks ago | 
cars.usnews.com | John M. Vincent |Nick Spagnoli
NEW YORK — The Palisade is one of Hyundai's top sellers and the largest model in its lineup. In 2024, the Palisade had its best year ever, with more than 110,000 sold. Now there’s a new model on the way, with a complete redesign inside and out, a ruggedized XRT Pro version and, for the first time, a hybrid powertrain option.
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1 month ago | 
cars.usnews.com | Adrian Taylor |Tony Markovich |Nick Spagnoli |Alex Kwanten
CAMDEN, NJ – Like a pro athlete or a seasoned yogi, Subaru has always valued the importance of stretching. For this Japanese automaker, however, stretching refers to crafting longer versions of its standard models to hold more people, cargo or both. In the past, Subaru created wagon variants of the GL and Legacy models, some of which were 4x4s. The all-new 2026 Subaru Trailseeker continues that tradition but with a modern twist.
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1 month ago | 
cars.usnews.com | Zach Doell |Tony Markovich |Nick Spagnoli |Jake Thiewes
CreditZach Doell | U.S. News & World ReportFirst Impressions: 2025 Cadillac OptiqSAN FRANCISCO — When shopping for an entry-level luxury SUV, especially an EV, you typically give up a lot in exchange for its more affordable price point, from performance and standard features to interior space. And to solve many of those tradeoffs, your main option is to spend more money. AdvertisementThe all-new 2025 Cadillac Optiq begs to differ.
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2 months ago | 
cars.usnews.com | Alex Kwanten |Nick Spagnoli |Cherise Threewitt
2024 was an extraordinary year for Mazda. With 424,382 vehicles sold, the Hiroshima-based automaker shattered its old sales record (379,883 cars in 1986) and ended the year with its best-ever December, selling 40,201 cars and SUVs. While its overall sales are modest compared to giants like Honda and Hyundai, Mazda’s 16.8% sales growth last year outpaced every other brand in the U.S. market by a mile, and its sales have grown 52% since 2019.
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Feb 5, 2025 | 
cars.usnews.com | Alex Kwanten |Nick Spagnoli |George Kennedy |Warren Clarke
CHICAGO – It’s only been three years since the Subaru Forester Wilderness burst on the scene to challenge pint-size off-roaders like the Jeep Compass Trailhawk and Ford Bronco Sport, but already there’s a new one. The Japanese automaker unveiled the 2026 Forester Wilderness this morning at a preview for this year’s Chicago Auto Show.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
cars.usnews.com | John M. Vincent |Nick Spagnoli |George Kennedy
CreditJohn M. Vincent | U.S. News & World Report CES 2025: Focusing on Automotive TechnologyLAS VEGAS, Nev. — The annual Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas is simply massive, filling not only the spacious Las Vegas Convention Center but also nearly every event space on the Las Vegas Strip. The technology trade show, which is not open to the general public, hosted 141,000 attendees this year, according to event organizers.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
cars.usnews.com | John M. Vincent |Alex Kwanten |Nick Spagnoli |George Kennedy
CreditJohn M. Vincent | U.S. News & World ReportFirst Impressions: 2025 Audi RS 6 AvantVANCOUVER, Wash. — With the exception of the Subaru Outback, which is near the line between wagon and crossover, station wagons in America have been driven to niche status. Sure, we still have the Volvo V90 Cross Country, Audi A4 and A6 Allroads and Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain, but they don’t sell at high volumes, and they have to pretend to be SUVs to survive.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
cars.usnews.com | John M. Vincent |Alex Kwanten |Nick Spagnoli |George Kennedy
DETROIT, Mich. — Every auto reviewer approaches vehicles differently, finding various pros and cons that form their opinions. Each year, 50 of the top automotive journalists from across the U.S. and Canada come together (including me, the Vehicle Testing Editor here at U.S. News & World Report) to vote for those exceptional vehicles in the car, truck and utility segments of the new car market.
