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The Kia Sedona is gone. Meet the 2022 Kia Carnival, the South Korean automaker's fourth-generation minivan. The Carnival nameplate has been used globally since 1998 and now Kia has brought it to North America. It's also the first model to sport the brand's redesigned logo. And fortunately, the Carnival is everything Sedona owners love about their current minivans and so much more. Kia is calling the Carnival a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) and a "Grand Utility Vehicle" or GUV as part of an effort to attract crossover and SUV buyers, and the somewhat rugged styling reflects that. Like all Kias, ...

It's not every day Mercedes-Benz unveils an all-new model, but today is one of those days. Introducing the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, internally called the W206. The C-Class has been one of the German automaker's best-selling models for years and despite growing SUV crossover popularity, this luxury sedan is still expected to more than hold its own. With its S-Class-inspired exterior and jaw-dropping interior design, the 2022 C-Class sedan is also packed with an abundance of advanced technologies that place it ahead of the game of its most fierce rivals. Mercedes also took a big chance by el...

Like many automakers these days, Hyundai has begun pursuing an aggressive electrification strategy that began with the introduction of its Ioniq sub-brand. And now, the first of three planned EVs has been revealed. Presenting the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, a battery-electric five-door hatchback with edgy styling inside and out, extensive use of eco-friendly materials, and impressive range. The Ioniq 5 is the production version of 2019's 45 Concept and it's nice to see a good portion of its design surviving. The interior is also a dramatic departure from the norm and it'll be interesting to see how...

Say goodbye to the McLaren Sports Series - the limited edition 620R is the last - and say hello to the all-new McLaren Artura hybrid supercar. And yes, the 2021 Artura is very much a supercar in every way, from its exotic and aerodynamic exterior to the hybrid V6 powertrain. Above all, the Artura is the UK firm's first series-production hybrid. Previous McLaren hybrid offerings have included the limited production P1 and Speedtail, both costing in excess of $1 million. Now, hybrid is going mainstream for McLaren. The Artura is all-new from the ground-up, featuring a new lightweight architectu...

Launched back in 2002, the Mitsubishi Outlander has become a vital part of the Japanese automaker's North American lineup. And now the fourth-generation has been officially unveiled. The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is all-new and it features the brand's bold new exterior styling language. Thanks to alliance partner Nissan, the Outlander rides on the same platform as the also new Rogue, sharing the Nissan's engine and transmission. The new Outlander also features an array of innovative technologies that makes it an ideal daily driver and an adventure-seeking crossover. It's not a body-on-frame S...