Joe Duarte

These 10 mainstream SUVs punch well above their weight — leather, panoramic roofs, and premium audio for thousands less than luxury brands.

With rapidly accelerating gasoline prices at the pump, fuel economy is back at the center of the conversation, as car owners try to wring every drop out of their fuel tanks.

For American families, the SUV has become the default choice—not for image, but for function—because they provide the space, flexibility, and year-round usability families require.

Joe is a classically trained journalist who's been writing about the auto industry and car culture for 40 years, steering the editorial direction

Ford's Escape Hybrid quietly leads American brands at 39 mpg combined — and it's been pioneering hybrid SUV efficiency since 2005.

Joe is a classically trained journalist who's been writing about the auto industry and car culture for 40 years, steering the editorial direction

Joe is a classically trained journalist who's been writing about the auto industry and car culture for 40 years, steering the editorial direction

With 48 miles of electric range, this plug-in hybrid sedan can handle your entire workweek commute on electricity alone.

Joe is a classically trained journalist who's been writing about the auto industry and car culture for 40 years, steering the editorial direction

Joe Duarte Crossovers may have invaded dealership lots and set up camp in suburban driveways, but sedans continue to put up a brave resistance.