Ryan Maxin

East Coast United States

Digital Producer, Autos at U.S. News Cars

covering cars for @usnews | past @statesman | forever @thepost | proud @ohiou alumnus | he/him

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Articles

These Are the Best New and Used SUVs for Teens in 2025

1 week ago | cars.usnews.com | Ryan Maxin |Rusha Shrestha |Cody Trotter

CreditJasmine Sayles | U.S. News & World Report SUVs Teens (and Their Parents) Will LoveA teenager's first car, whether it's bought specifically for them or shared within the household, is a rite of passage of sorts. To the teen, it represents freedom, maturity, and the chance to brag about their awesome new ride. For parents and guardians, it represents the dangers of the road and worries about what their teen's newfound independence might lead to.
What Does the IIHS Do?

2 weeks ago | cars.usnews.com | Ryan Maxin |Rusha Shrestha |Nate Parsons

RUCKERSVILLE, Va. — At a sprawling facility in rural Virginia, engineers at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety busy themselves smashing 4,000-pound vehicles into solid barriers and documenting the results. It’s a pretty cool gig. And it’s only one of the myriad methods the IIHS employs to test the safety mechanisms in today’s vehicles and advocate for systems that make driving safer. AdvertisementKey Takeaways: The IIHS is a nonprofit wholly funded by the auto insurance industry.
Lamborghini Temerario First Look: ‘Unapologetically Italian’

3 weeks ago | cars.usnews.com | Ryan Maxin |Rusha Shrestha |Cody Trotter

BETHESDA, Md. — When it came time to replace an aging icon of Lamborghini’s supercar stable, the automaker’s engineers set out to create something exceptional. Along the way, they achieved history. The new Lamborghini Temerario, a hybrid sports car that supersedes the Huracán as the brand’s smaller offering, is the first and only production supercar to reach 10,000 rpm, according to the brand. In some ways, the feat was a happy accident.
Profoundly Gifted: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ First Drive Review

2 months ago | cars.usnews.com | Zach Doell |Mark Hayes |Tony Markovich |Ryan Maxin

CreditZach Doell | U.S. News & World Report First Impressions: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQSAN FRANCISCO — The Cadillac Escalade has been the epitome of luxury transportation ever since it hit the market in 1999.
Porsche Bets on ‘Studio’ Spaces to Entice Urban Shoppers

Feb 6, 2025 | cars.usnews.com | Ryan Maxin |Rusha Shrestha |Cherise Threewitt |George Kennedy

CHEVY CHASE, Md. – Porsche is bolstering its urban presence in an attempt to attract new buyers, particularly those who also enjoy coffee, branded merchandise and free Wi-Fi.The luxury automaker has established a string of “studios” across the U.S. and abroad, the most recent of which opened its doors in Chevy Chase, Maryland, in September 2024.
2025 Kia Telluride vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe: Head to Head

Jan 16, 2025 | cars.usnews.com | Blair Travers |Rachel Shuster |Ryan Maxin |Cherise Threewitt

CreditKia America, Inc. | Hyundai Motor America|Is the Kia Telluride or Hyundai Santa Fe Better for You? In the crowded midsize SUV class, few match the staying power and reputations of the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Santa Fe. Both models have earned praise for their family-friendly designs and tech-rich interiors, making them favorites among SUV shoppers. They also come with industry-leading 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranties.
The History of American Honda is on Display in LA

Dec 30, 2024 | cars.usnews.com | John M. Vincent |Ryan Maxin |Alex Kwanten

CreditJohn M. Vincent | U.S. News & World Report Tour the New Honda Collection HallTORRANCE, Calif. — By industry standards, Honda’s history is pretty short. Honda of America was established in 1959, just 13 years after its parent company was founded in post-war Japan.
Here Are 10 Cool Things About the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz

Dec 10, 2024 | cars.usnews.com | John M. Vincent |Ryan Maxin |Warren Clarke |Cherise Threewitt

CreditJohn M. Vincent | U.S. News & World ReportDo You Believe in Reincarnation? The Bus Is BackAn icon from the surf culture of the 1950s and the counterculture of the 1960s, the original Volkswagen Bus was a staple of roads across Europe and America. Now, for 2025, it’s coming back, but this bus is a far different creature. The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz is an all-electric three-row minivan loaded with tech and safety features unimaginable when the original bus plied the highways.
These Are the Coolest Cars at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show

Nov 22, 2024 | cars.usnews.com | Nate Parsons |Ryan Maxin |Alex Kwanten

CreditJohn M. Vincent | U.S. News & World ReportFrom EVs to Off-Roaders, These Are the Coolest Cars at the LA Auto ShowLOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the public today and runs through December 1. On the show floor, attendees will be able to get up close and personal with vehicles of all shapes and sizes from automakers like Genesis, Honda and Volkswagen, as well as many others.
First Look: The 2025 Nissan Murano Sports a Bold New Look and More Niceties Than Before

Oct 15, 2024 | cars.usnews.com | Nate Parsons |Ryan Maxin |Warren Clarke |George Kennedy

Key Takeaways: Fully redesigned for the first time since 2015, marking the start of the fourth generation Upgrades include dual 12.3-inch displays and front seats with ventilation and massage functions Inline-four engine replaces the outgoing V6, while a nine-speed automatic transmission will likely be an improvement over the old CVT ProPILOT Assist semi-autonomous driving system joins the features list for the first time FRANKLIN, TN – A decade after its last complete makeover, the Nissan...