Author: Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press

The Polestar 2, a four-door fastback from Volvo’s performance and tech brand, is loaded with advanced features and performs like a sport sedan.

As automakers like GM and VW switch to all-electric vehicles, Toyota’s best-selling RAV4 swims against the current with a plug-in hybrid.

Interest in electric pickups is growing, and early leaders, which aren’t even on the market — are Rivian’s R1T and the Tesla’s Cybertruck.

GM’s Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV spent an average of 19 days on dealer lots from March through June, a fraction of the 96.9-day industry average.

The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe is 6.7 inches longer than the outgoing model, but size is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the SUV’s improvements.

‘User experience’ is an awkward name, but it refers to features that are high on customer lists. Good ones make vehicles safer and easy to use.

How many sizes and types of SUV do people want? Judging by Buick’s Encore GX, the answer is “at least one more.”

The 2021 Lexus LC 500 convertible was developed to wow the crowd when you arrive for dinner or a day on the lake. It also is a bit of a bargain.

Toyota’s stylish Venza hybrid SUV hopes to compete with Chevy Blazer, Ford Edge, Nissan Murano, Honda Passport and VW Atlas Cross Sport.

The 2021 Ford Bronco comes with standard four-wheel-drive, torque vectoring, 33-inch water fording and a host of other tech and features.