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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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2027 Audi A6 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
Updated at September 2, 2026
For 2027, Audi's midsize luxury sedan, the A6, gets a host of standard and optional equipment upgrades, plus three years of c...
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2027 Audi Q8 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
Updated at September 1, 2026
Essentially a Q7 with a sloped roofline and less cargo space, the five-passenger Audi Q8 crossover SUV gets a sportier look f...
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2026 Audi e-tron GT Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
Updated at August 26, 2026
After significant updates last year, the electric Audi e-tron GT gets a couple of standard chassis upgrades and visual tweaks...
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2026 Honda Civic Type R Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
Updated at August 14, 2026
Honda's hottest hatch, the 315-horsepower Civic Type R, is offered exclusively with front-wheel drive and a six-speed manual ...
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2026 Buick Encore GX Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
Updated at August 14, 2026
One of two small crossover SUVs from Buick with a three-cylinder engine, the Encore GX offers all-wheel drive and sees only m...
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