Kirk Bell
Kirk grew up in the car culture, going to the drag strip to watch his dad race Pontiacs rather unsuccessfully. He edited Scale Auto Enthusiast magazine before moving to full-size cars as Managing Editor, then Associate Publisher at Consumer Guide. Most recently, he was Senior Editor at Motor Authority, focusing on luxury and performance cars and also contributing to TheCarConnection.com and GreenCarReports.com. A member of the North American Car and Truck of the Year jury, Kirk now freelances for Edmunds.com, Cars.com, Autoblog.com, and The DuPont Registry.
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2026 Audi S3 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
While it looks like last year's model, the 2026 Audi S3 sport sedan's lineup has been simplified, and it offers more standard...
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2026 Kia Sorento PHEV Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
For 2026, the Kia Sorento PHEV returns with new standard features, and its top SX trim sports black exterior accents.

2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
Hyundai announces a high-end, special-edition trim level for its three-row EV: the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 AWD Performance Calli...
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2026 Audi A3 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
For 2026, Audi updates its compact A3 sedan with more standard equipment and a sporty new trim.

2026 Lucid Gravity Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
Lucid, a relatively new player in the luxury EV segment, offers its take on the large SUV with its spacious and powerful 2026...
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2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
For 2026, Kia updates the Sorento Hybrid with a new top-of-the-line trim and a revised list of standard features.

2026 Subaru BRZ Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
Bright paint highlights the Subaru BRZ's big change for 2026: the limited-edition Series.Yellow trim level. It sits atop a li...
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2026 Lexus LX Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
The LX is Lexus's largest luxury SUV, featuring bold styling, four-wheel-drive capability, turbocharged power, and seating fo...
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2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
Toyota's large three-row crossover SUV is offered in multiple configurations, including the Grand Highlander Hybrid with its ...
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2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
Blending the efficiency of a hybrid with the added benefit of roughly 40 miles of electric-only range, the 2026 Toyota Prius ...
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2026 Nissan Frontier Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
For 2026, the V6-powered Nissan Frontier midsize pickup truck debuts a few new packages that add style, comfort, and capabili...
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2026 Lexus LX Hybrid Review
by Kirk Bell
The Lexus LX 700h excels in power and towing capacity, but its hybrid powertrain does little for fuel economy and it lacks sp...
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2026 Hyundai Venue Review
by Kirk Bell
The Hyundai Venue replaces the fading subcompact car with a crossover aesthetic that brings higher prices but just as much co...
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2026 Lexus RX Hybrid Review
by Kirk Bell
The 2026 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance uses hybrid technology to achieve power similar to the turbocharged six-cylinder e...
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2027 Kia Seltos Hybrid Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
The Kia Seltos gets a redesign and an all-new hybrid version with the introduction of the 2027 Kia Seltos HEV.

2027 Kia EV3 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
The 2027 Kia EV3 is an all-new compact crossover EV, adding another all-electric vehicle to the automaker's lineup.

2027 Ford Expedition Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
Ford celebrates 30 years of the Expedition in the 2027 model year with a special 30th Anniversary Appearance Package.

2026 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
In addition to some minor equipment changes, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class gains a new trim level that turns this four-pass...
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2026 Infiniti QX80 Review
by Kirk Bell
The QX80 delivers the power, the towing capacity, the interior space, and the refinement to take on luxury SUV rivals, but it...
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2026 Audi Q5 Sportback Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
Revised just last year, the 2026 Audi Q5 Sportback features only minor content changes while continuing with its lively turbo...
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Audi RS 3 Competition Limited Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
To celebrate 50 years of the five-cylinder engine, Audi is introducing a limited run of 750 RS 3 Competition Limited models.

2026 BMW M5 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
BMW's asphalt-ripping plug-in hybrid, the 2026 M5, offers sedan or wagon versatility, fast charging, and performance aplenty ...
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2027 Ram ProMaster City Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
The Ram ProMaster City is back as an all-new commercial vehicle for 2027, and this time, it's midsized.

2026 GMC Yukon Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
After a recent update, the 2026 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL models continue to offer full-size SUV capability with an assortment o...
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