The S.U.V. and crossover segment now dominates the automotive world. Tom Voelk joins the Northwest Automotive Press Association journalists on a go kart track and muddy off-road course to find the best SUVs and pickups of 2016.

Smaller than the Cayenne S.U.V., Porsche proves that compact crossovers can be more than just practical transportation. They can be a thrill to drive.

With graceful sheet metal and a roomier back seat, Chevy’s new

Adding plug-in hybrid system to Volvo’s legendary safety

Honda returns the Civic sedan to former its glory, offering small families a way to live large.

Recent scandals have made diesel a dirty word. Land Rover’s first diesel in the U.S. is the best PR the technology could hope to have.

The sixth generation BMW 7-Series is an amalgam of transportation, high technology, and advanced carbon fiber construction. Most will simply appreciate it for its serine ride quality.

A commendable compact crossover and some weird advertising might help Lincoln escape Mercury’s fate.

Lexus builds an extroverted V8-powered fun machine to challenge Cadillac ATS-V and BMW M4. It may want to drop by Jenny Craig on its way to the track though.  

BMW installs a plug-in hybrid powertrain in its biggest SUV. Offering a painless way to use less gasoline it also helps to meet those pesky governmental requirements.