Mike Sutton
Technical Editor
Mike Sutton is an editor, writer, test driver, and general car nerd who has contributed to Car and Driver's reverent and irreverent passion for the automobile since 2008. A native Michigander from suburban Detroit, he enjoys the outdoors and complaining about the weather, has an affection for off-road vehicles, and believes in federal protection for naturally aspirated engines.
2023 BMW XM Is a Buffet of Excess
In trying to appease people with a multitude of tastes, BMW M's plug-in-hybrid SUV flagship loses focus.
2023 BMW iX5 Hydrogen Is a Key Niche Player
The electrified X5 prototype highlights the small-yet-important role hydrogen fuel cells will play in BMW's clean-energy future.
Tested: 2023 Honda Accord Touring Is a Reality Check
A more rational Honda Accord embraces hybridization to improve where it counts.
Tested: 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ Electrifies Luxury
The less powerful version of the EQS offers relative value and impressive range for a six-figure outlay.
2022 Ram 1500 TRX Earned Its Keep
Equal parts workhorse and plaything, our 702-hp Ram pickup seemingly did it all during its 40,000-mile test.
Tested: 2023 Genesis G90 Brings Luxury to Your Door
Packed with features and rich materials, the luxurious new Genesis G90 aims for ecstasy.
2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E-Performance: AMG's New C63 Is a 671-HP PHEV
AMG’s new C63 sedan shuns tradition with an F1-inspired four-cylinder plug-in-hybrid powertrain.
A 2023 Subaru BRZ Limited Manual Joins Our Long-Term Fleet
Kicking off a 40,000-mile adventure with Subaru's joyous BRZ sports coupe.
Tested: 2022 Volkswagen Taos Plays Big among Subcompact SUVs
Nearly as large as the compact Tiguan, the Taos is an attractive new entry point for VW's crossover lineup.
Tested: 2022 Subaru WRX GT Is a Mature WRX
Subaru's fanciest WRX brings solid performance and additional features at a questionably upscale price.
Tested: 2023 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Manual Answers Our Prayers
The long-rumored stick-shift option has a transformative effect on the latest Supra's fun factor.
2023 BMW Lineup Overview: New 7-Series, XM, and More
Here's what's new for BMW for the 2023 model year, including redesigns for the 7-series sedan, X1 crossover, and a new M flagship SUV called the XM.
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: An EQ for the Whole Family
Mercedes's new three-row electric SUV is a high-tech mix of luxury and capability.
2023 Toyota GR Corolla: Triple Overtime
Toyota's home-brewed hot hatch is a 300-hp bonus for driving enthusiasts. It's called the GR Corolla, and we want one.
Tested: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring PDK Is All About Choice
Greater customization and quicker acceleration come to Porsche's wingless GT3.
Tested: 2022 Audi RS3 Hits 60 MPH in 3.3 Seconds
The RS3's wider front track, torque-vectoring rear axle, and 401 warbling horses make anyone feel like a hero.
Tested: 2022 Porsche Macan S Inherits 375 Horsepower
A shuffling of the Macan SUV lineup brings more potent firepower to the now-midrange S model.
2022 Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid Tested: Tradition in Transition
Bentley's first plug-in-hybrid sedan sacrifices some refinement on the road to electrification.
Prototype Drive: 2022 Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX Pushes Boundaries
We get a glimpse of Mercedes's future tech through the lens of its long-range EV concept car.
Tested: 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 Bridges the EV Gap
A gas-to-electric conversion is the first step in the mid-size luxury sedan's transition to full-fledged EV.
Tested: 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Leans on Style
Volvo's compact EV crossover dons a sleeker if less practical slope-back form.
Tested: 2023 Genesis GV60 Is Like at First Sight
Genesis's first EV packs a 483-hp punch and impressive refinement.
Tested: 2022 BMW M4 Competition xDrive Hits 60 MPH in 2.8 Seconds
BMW's M coupe gains supercar-like acceleration with the help of a new all-wheel-drive option.
Prototype Drive: 2023 BMW M2 Promises More of a Good Thing
Hand-me-downs from the M3 and M4 bolster the next M2 coupe's mission as a driver's BMW.
2023 BMW iX M60 Is about EV Theater
More power, less range, and a significant price hike come to BMW's iX electric SUV.
2023 BMW XM Prototype Previews a Different Kind of M
Beneath the SUV body of BMW M's new plug-in-hybrid flagship is a traditionalist's driving machine. Yes, really.
2023 Genesis GV60 AWD Electric Crossover Priced
Genesis’s new compact EV will start under $60K and offer a more luxurious experience than the closely related Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6.
2021 Ford Bronco Wildtrak Tested: The Ultimate Bronco (for Now)
The four-door Wildtrak is the burliest Ford Bronco you can get until the new Raptor model arrives.
2009 Audi R8 4.2 Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day
Just a lovely everyday supercar with a gated manual shifter.
Tested: 2022 BMW X3 M40i vs. Genesis GV70 3.5T Sport vs. Lexus RX350 F Sport
Genesis's new luxury compact crossover, the GV70, made a bold entrance. Now it faces off against segment leaders from BMW and Lexus.
Tested: 2021 Jaguar F-Pace SVR Is Fast and Doomed
As it turns out, the updated 550-hp F-Pace SVR likely will be Jaguar's last model with a V-8.
Tested: 2022 Lincoln Navigator Enters the Tech Era
Lincoln's flagship Navigator SUV evolves with grander style and hands-free driving assistance.