What I Look for When Test Driving New CarsWhat I Look for When Test Driving New CarsWhat I Look for When Test Driving New Cars 

USA TODAY Network / ReutersI’ve test driven over 20 brand-new cars, trucks and SUVs in 2026 for USA TODAY Cars, including best-selling models and models that top segment ranking lists. I drive new cars weekly, and there are key characteristics I look for in every new vehicle from the moment I step inside its cabin. From EVs to gas guzzlers with V-8 engines, there are universal qualities drivers can look for on a test…