They say don’t meet your heroes. right? Through a stroke of luck, I got to drive one: the new-generation Land Rover Defender.

Cadillac XT6 has a quiet cabin and suave sensibility.

Subaru WRX is a comfortable, nimble get-around-town sedan infused with historic zest

It’s impressive that so much tech prices out at under $30k in a user friendly package. Wireless charging and a healthy use of interior lighting give the Trailblazer a fresh feeling.

The Rivian R1T is a head turning, formidable electric pick up truck with an extended cabin, and solid styling that feels of the times.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS enters the market focused on the whims of the US consumer: give the people what they want, and that is a new electric 3-row SUV.

The EV6 feels like its built for what most car owner’s crave — attractive family-friendly functionality, expressed in its outer form.

The sensible, easy-going small SUV has a wagonesque form, and a whole lot of curb appeal as the first electric SUV Mercedes offers in the U.S. market.

Quirky, carefree Mini Cooper continues to tread along that well-traveled distinctive path that is Mini dating back to Britain in the late 1950s.

Luxe features come in a compact cabin that add a bit of refinement, which is why folks have called it the baby S Class.

The Toyota RAV4 been on a steady march to demonstrate quality and is the very definition of utility meets sport.

What is responsible for one of the oldest SUVs on the market having its highest sales ever?

The BMW X3 is an all-around sporty contender in the luxury crossover category that show a clear relationship to the classic 3-series sports car

The Mazda 3 hatchback is strong on likability.

The Volkswagen Golf R gives us good feels — and almost a throwback to another era when small cars ruled the road.

The Lexus IS a solid, city friendly sports sedan.

We drove the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX is the world’s most efficient sports car, primed for the Conceptual Future.

The Maserati Grecale, a new small SUV arrives this fall for the 2023 model year, as the Italian brand continues to expand its vehicle portfolio.

The Audi S3 offers straightforward small-sedan fun.