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 Chevrolet Equinox Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
Still enjoying the glow from last year's redesign, the Chevy Equinox greets the 2026 model year with only minor changes.

2026 Lexus NX Hybrid Review
by Kirk Bell
The Lexus NX350h F Sport Handling prioritizes efficiency over power, while offering a controlled—but not sporty—driving chara...
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2027 Audi RS 5 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
The high-performance Audi RS 5 is back for 2027 with a complete redesign, a new plug-in hybrid powertrain, and a lot more pow...
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2026 BMW XM Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
BMW's high-performance plug-in hybrid SUV, the XM, greets the 2026 model year with a single trim that offers improved chargin...
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2026 Genesis GV80 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
Offered in SUV and four-door Coupe configurations, the luxurious Genesis GV80's lineup expands for 2026, and AWD variants gai...
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2026 GMC Hummer EV SUV Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
GMC upgrades its 2026 Hummer EV SUV with the latest safety tech, additional EV-specific features, a new styling package, and ...
Read more2026 Honda Accord Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
One of the few midsize sedans still on the market, the 2026 Honda Accord gets key infotainment upgrades plus bigger wheels fo...
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2027 Ram 2500 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
Ram is offering its 2500 Heavy Duty full-size pickup truck in off-road Power Wagon guise for the 2027 model year, and availab...
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2026 Genesis G80 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
The Genesis G80 was updated last year, and the midsize luxury sedan returns for 2026 with minor equipment changes and a sligh...
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2026 Ram 3500 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
Fresh from its significant update in 2025, the 2026 Ram 3500 heavy-duty pickup truck is essentially unchanged. In other words...
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2026 Toyota 4Runner Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
After an incredibly long run with few significant changes, the rugged Toyota 4Runner underwent a major overhaul last year tha...
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2026 Audi Q3 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
Audi's entry-level subcompact crossover SUV sees a number of improvements for 2026, including a larger cabin, new technology,...
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2026 BMW Z4 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
BMW is dropping the curtain on production of its two-seater roadster and is recognizing the occasion with the 2026 BMW Z4 Fin...
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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
For 2026, the Mercedes-Benz GLC compact crossover SUV and coupe variants offer new packages that dress up the interior and ex...
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2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
While it may look identical to last year's model, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class arrives with a reshuffled deck of features p...
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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Kirk Bell
Formerly known as the CLA-Class, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA with EQ Technology is an EV dressed as a compact luxury sedan. Ev...
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