First Drive Reviews
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With its trick rear end, the Polestar 1 carves up corners in a manner that's second to none for its price.
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First drive review: 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 boasts drag car speed, road-racer moves
The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 performs in a straight line and around corners.
Kirk Bell -
4 x 4x4: Who is the king of mid-size pickup off-roading?
We pitted four mid-size trucks against each other in an off-road challenge. Find out which came out on top.
Byron Hurd -
First drive review: 2020 Aston Martin Vantage AMR's manual transmission grows on you
The 2020 Aston Martin Vantage AMR's dogleg 7-speed manual transmission adds confusion and engagement to the super sports car.
Kirk Bell -
First drive review: Speed never felt so good in the 2020 Bentley Flying Spur
The exclusive sedan continues Bentley's tradition of performance, high-dollar four-doors in our test in and around the streets of Monaco.
Aaron Cole -
First drive review: The 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody is thick with excess
The 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody handles its power better thanks to more tire, but it still wants to get rowdy.
Joel Feder -
Toyota’s tough-talk in’ TRD Pro lineup gets put to the test in Texas.
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First drive review: 2020 Audi A8 plug-in hybrid reflects new priorities
Audi’s new family of plug-in hybrids supports today’s push toward fully electric E-tron models, with more than 20 miles of electric range and strong electric motors.
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First drive review: The 2020 Lincoln Corsair's quiet cabin is the luxury crossover soft cell
Lincoln’s latest, smallest SUV has dueling turbo-4 powertrains, a cushy ride, leather and high-end audio—but does it have luxury right?
Aaron Cole -
First drive review: 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo runs laps around EV performance expectations
We drive the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo through Denmark and Germany and test its range and top speed.
Aaron Cole -
First drive review: 2020 Ford Mustang 2.3 High Performance Package challenges the GT
With a mid 4-second 0-60 mph time and greater agility due to its lighter engine, the 2020 Ford Mustang 2.3 High Performance Package is a viable option to the Mustang GT.
Kirk Bell -
The VW ID Buggy is how normal cars will be cool again
The all-electric platform may be used by other automakers, and coachbuilders, for a new era of affordable niche vehicles.
Aaron Cole -
Polestar took the 2020 Volvo XC60 T8 and created something special with adjustable dampers and nearly 500 pound-feet of torque.
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First drive review: 2019 BMW M850i xDrive convertible goes big on performance and luxury
It may be big, but the 2019 BMW M850i xDrive convertible drives small, and delivers big power to match its luxury.
Kirk Bell -
Preview drive: 2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid is a stealth fighter for the family
Porsche’s most powerful SUV ever offers up a bevy of contrasts, from quiet electric commuting to track-ready snarl.
Bengt Halvorson -
First drive review: The 2020 Lincoln Aviator Black Label pilots a winning luxury course
With the new 2020 Aviator, Lincoln scales down the Navigator’s all-American bling into a more usable package.
Martin Padgett -
2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 first drive review: A stable genius
Turn 16 at Atlanta Motorsports Park is a test of a driver’s courage and a car’s ability to stick to the track. Though it’s only a slight right-hander, it follows the turns 13, 14, and 15 left-handers that link to create one big, high-speed arc. Turn 16 is the moment of truth when...
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Review update: The 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 can tackle the concrete jungle
The 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 turbodiesel is a tool for both on- and off-road adventures.
Joel Feder -
The 2019 Cadillac CT6 is a tech-filled luxury sedan that shows what the automaker can do.
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First drive review: 2020 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante is the right light
Aston Martin’s 211-mph convertible dashes through the Spanish countryside at brilliant and intoxicating speeds.
Kirk Bell -
First drive review: The 2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo sets all the thirst traps
The 2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo isn’t just the ultimate performance SUV—it’s a taste of the electric Taycan to come.
Martin Padgett -
The red line that never existed: We cross the Rubicon in a Rubicon, we think
We take the long way through history in a Jeep Wrangler to find out where the Rubicon really is.
Aaron Cole -
First drive review: Feeling good in the 2020 Bentley Continental GT V8
The 2020 Bentley Continental GT V8 weighs less and costs less than the W-12-powered model, but it offers the same luxurious experience and better dynamics.
Kirk Bell -
First drive review: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class luxury SUV barrels ahead
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a modern-day Pullman train car.
Andrew Ganz