Kirk Bell

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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2028 Volkswagen ID.Tiguan Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2028 Volkswagen ID.Tiguan Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

Updated at November 12, 2026

The 2028 Volkswagen ID.Tiguan is essentially a heavily reworked version of the ID.4 electric crossover, which it replaces in ...

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2027 Honda Civic Type R Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2027 Honda Civic Type R Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

Updated at November 10, 2026

The 2027 Civic Type R has been updated for the new model year with styling tweaks, revised suspension, and more standard equi...

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2027 Honda Civic Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2027 Honda Civic Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

Updated at November 9, 2026

The 2027 Honda Civic sedan gains a Sport-L trim for gas models and new Honda S+ Shift technology for hybrid versions.

2027 Honda Civic Hatchback Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2027 Honda Civic Hatchback Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

Updated at November 9, 2026

The 2027 Honda Civic Hatchback introduces a Sport-L trim for gas models and new Honda S+ Shift technology for hybrid versions...

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2028 Jaguar Type 01 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2028 Jaguar Type 01 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

Updated at November 5, 2026

The 2028 Jaguar Type 01 is an all-new electric GT that marks the brand’s reinvention as a luxury car maker. We've got all the...

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2026 Toyota 4Runner Review and Video

2026 Toyota 4Runner Review and Video

Updated at October 27, 2026

The old-school SUV connotes adventure, and the 2026 Toyota 4Runner is here to serve that purpose.

2027 Audi SQ9 Review

2027 Audi SQ9 Review

Updated at October 27, 2026

Audi has been missing out on a significant segment of the luxury market. The 2027 SQ9 is here to remedy that.

2027 Audi Q9 Review

2027 Audi Q9 Review

Updated at October 27, 2026

For some families, luxury and capability are more important than budget consciousness. The 2027 Audi Q9 is arriving now to fi...

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2027 Audi SQ7 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2027 Audi SQ7 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

Updated at October 23, 2026

The 2027 Audi SQ7 is an all-new model that features bold styling, high-tech features, and a turbocharged V8 engine with almos...

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2027 Audi S8 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2027 Audi S8 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

Updated at October 23, 2026

The 2027 Audi S8 now comes standard with heated rear seats, while the Black Optic package features a new alloy wheel option. ...

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2027 Audi SQ9 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2027 Audi SQ9 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

Updated at October 23, 2026

The 2027 Audi SQ9 is a sportier version of the all-new Audi Q9—the brand's first full-size, three-row luxury SUV.

2027 Kia Sportage Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2027 Kia Sportage Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

Updated at October 12, 2026

The 2027 Kia Sportage continues largely unchanged after a major update for 2026, but some trim levels have extra features and...

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2026 Toyota Sequoia Review

2026 Toyota Sequoia Review

Updated at October 12, 2026

Toyota’s entry in the full-size SUV class, the Sequoia, stands out for its hybrid powertrain but also suffers from compromise...

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2028 Land Rover Range Rover GT Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2028 Land Rover Range Rover GT Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

Updated at October 8, 2026

The 2028 Land Rover Range Rover GT is an all-new model that will be the brand's most road-focused vehicle yet. It's due on sa...

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2027 Kia EV3 Review

2027 Kia EV3 Review

Updated at October 6, 2026

The 2027 Kia EV3 is here to crystallize the brand’s entry-level EV strategy.

2028 Genesis GV90 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2028 Genesis GV90 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

Updated at October 5, 2026

The Genesis GV90 is an all-new model for 2028. It’s a flagship electric SUV offered with two- or three-row seating rows and a...

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2027 Land Rover Range Rover Electric Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2027 Land Rover Range Rover Electric Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

Updated at October 5, 2026

The 2027 Land Rover Range Rover Electric is a new, battery-powered version of the luxury SUV with a claimed maximum range of ...

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2027 Audi S5 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2027 Audi S5 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

Updated at October 2, 2026

The Audi S5 enters the 2027 model year with a simplified trim lineup and a range of new or updated option packages.

2027 Buick Enclave Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2027 Buick Enclave Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

Updated at September 30, 2026

The 2027 Buick Enclave has a range of trim and color updates for the 2027 model year to compete with rivals such as the Honda...

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2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

Updated at September 18, 2026

The 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty has updated option packages to keep it competitive against heavy-duty truck rivals such as the...

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2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

Updated at September 17, 2026

The Ford F-350 Super Duty has been updated for the 2027 model year with extra trim and option combinations and a stylish new ...

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2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

Updated at September 9, 2026

The 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty offers extra trim and option combinations, as well as a stylish new Carhartt package.

2027 Audi A5 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2027 Audi A5 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

Updated at September 4, 2026

Audi has greatly simplified the A5 lineup for 2027, with a single trim level and multiple option packages.

2027 Audi Q3 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2027 Audi Q3 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

Updated at September 2, 2026

One year on from a redesign, the Audi Q3 subcompact luxury crossover SUV returns with a smattering of content tweaks and the ...

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