Author: Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press

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.

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.

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.

The 2020 CT4-V sport sedan takes Cadillac into uncharted territory. I’m still trying to figure out how successfully.

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

The Venue is an outstanding value that belongs on the shopping list of parents looking for max quality and safety.

Can Cadillac generate interest in its sport sedans with the CT4? Does Genesis have a hit on its hands with the GV80, its first SUV?

The Ford F-150 pickup, redesigned for the 2021 model, will be offered in a hybrid version. It also has several other new features.