Brian Silvestro

Not all hybrids are boring. These cars prove it. From 1000-plus-hp supercars to electrically assisted luxury barges, here are some of the coolest hybrids you can buy new right now. 2024 Ferrari 296 GTB Price: $338,255There’s one hybrid to rule them all, and one supercar that shines brighter than any other car we’ve tested in the past year. The Ferrari 296 GTB is absurdly quick and powerful with all-wheel drive and 818 hp from a hybrid twin-turbo V-6. It’s almost too good for the road, and guara…

Like it or not, the age of electric performance is upon us. Instant torque and and a low center of gravity means EVs can be well-suited for high-performance driving—so long as weight is kept in check. Right now there are only a handful of performance-minded electric cars on the market, though we expect that number to grow exponentially as time goes on. These are the best electric sports cars for 2023 and 2024. 2024 Porsche Taycan Price: $92,550Range: Up to 246 milesDon’t let the Porsche Taycan’…

Back in the day, there was no such thing as an efficient SUV. Early sport utility vehicles were mostly based on trucks, meaning they’d get the same pitiful fuel economy (or worse). But these days, there are dozens of SUVs and crossovers designed with fuel efficiency in mind, to the point where some are even more efficient than their sedan counterparts. These are the most fuel-efficient SUVs you can buy right now. 2024 Kia Niro Price: Starting at $28,165Fuel economy: up to 53 mpg combinedThe Kia…

If you need to transport more than five people at a time, you’re spoiled for choice. There are dozens of three-row SUVs on sale right now, some of which can sit up to nine occupants. But no two are alike, with some delivering more features, better designs, and more fulfilling driving experiences. These are the best three-row SUVs for 2024 and 2025. 2024 Genesis GV80 Price: $58,645The Genesis GV80 is one of the best value propositions on the new car marketplace right now, delivering luxury design…

The terms “all-wheel drive” and four-wheel drive” are often used interchangeably in the car industry, but it’s important to know they mean different things. All-wheel drive systems vary torque distribution between the front and rear axles, usually with a set of clutches in the center differential. Four-wheel drive, on the other hand, sends a fixed amount of torque to each axle through a centrally located transfer case, and can sometimes be switched off by the driver. All-wheel drive systems tend…

The used car market is tough to pin down. The pandemic and the ensuing chip shortages made pre-owned cars more valuable than ever, but prices are finally starting to cool off after a year of manic transaction prices. iSeeCars.com analyzed over a million used cars sold between October 2022 and September 2023 to figure out where the trend is going, and found these 10 cars became way cheaper on the used market. Tesla Model 3 Average 3-year-old used car price: $32,861Price drop from 2022: -28.9 per…

Fun fact: Walter Röhrl and I have something in common. No, I haven’t won the World Rally Championship twice, nor have I secured a class victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It’s just that we agree on something: We both think the Porsche 911 S/T is the greatest road car we’ve ever driven.To be fair, Röhrl was a key figure in development for the S/T, joining engineers on hours of validation drives to help the team to finalize its calibration. Certainly his success is relevant here, but his opinion…

If you’re in the market for an honest-to-goodness sedan, you’re in the minority. The buying public is shifting away from traditional four-doors in favor of SUVs, to the point where they’ve taken over the market. Thankfully there are still a few manufacturers out there offering sedans. These are the cheapest sedans on sale right now in 2023. 2023 Nissan Versa Price: $17,075With a base price of just over $17,000, the Nissan Versa is the cheapest passenger vehicle on sale today, regardless of body…

Our Take on the 2023 Hyundai Santa CruzIn a vacuum, the Hyundai Santa Cruz is a nice vehicle. It looks good, drives just fine, and comes with many desirable features. But we wish it drove more like a truck.From behind the wheel, the Santa Cruz feels extremely car-like. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but it leaves us wishing the truck was better capable of handling tough environments. For most people, that’s not really an issue, because many truck owners never leave pavement anyway. But a s…

The average price for a new truck continues to rise. Even a new Ford F-150 can cost over six figures when sufficiently optioned. But there are still a few pickups on the market you can own on a budget. These are the cheapest trucks on sale in 2024 and 2025. 2024 Ford Maverick Price: $24,995With a starting price under $25,000, the Ford Maverick costs about half what new cars sell for on average. It’s also the cheapest new pickup truck you can buy right now. Based on Ford’s Escape crossover, the…

Our Take on the 2023 Acura IntegraLight curb weights and luxury are at odds with one another. Luxury cars are almost always heavier because they have more features, more sound deadening, and more tech to keep the driver more comfortable. That means it’s tough to find a luxury car that’s lightweight enough to consider truly fun. The 2023 Acura Integra balances weight and comfort in a way that no other affordable car on sale right now can. At just 3026 pounds, the Integra A-Spec is far lighter th…