First Drive Reviews
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A plug-in hybrid system makes the AMG GT 63 S E Performance the quickest Mercedes ever, but it comes with a weight cost.
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First ride: 2026 Polestar 5 performance sedan targets Tesla Model S
Sino-Swedish electric car brand prepares to branch out with a sleek new model line—and with a historic EV in its sights.
John Voelcker -
Review: Jeep and Ram’s Hands-Free Active Driver Assist system debuts late and behind the leaders
Stellantis hands-free system arrives late to the party, and it’s already DOA.
Joel Feder -
Test drive: 2024 Defender 110 shrugs off Wrangler, Bronco
Can it be true? Could the 2024 Defender 110 be the well-built value in the land of $90,000 Wranglers and Broncos?
Joel Feder -
Review: The 2025 Porsche 911 GTS arrives as the anti-hybrid
The 911's first hybrid system improves performance, not fuel efficiency, in keeping with the 911's sports car character.
Motor Authority -
Review: 2025 SQ6 E-Tron lights the road ahead for Audi
Audi’s new Q6 E-Tron SUVs move the dial for EV technology while maintaining the brand’s typical refinement.
Robert Duffer -
Polestar fills out its menu with a category-evading EV—but does the 4 fit any bill?
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Review: 2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore kicks off the EV convertible era
The Maserati GranCabrio Folgore stands alone as an electric convertible—but how does it work as a Maserati?
Joel Feder -
Review: 2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS splits the V-8 difference
Porsche’s latest Cayenne power move? A lane-splitter that evades the extinction-level event one cylinder at a time.
Martin Padgett -
Review: 2025 Infiniti QX80 goes big on little details
The redesigned full-size SUV embraces twin-turbo V-6 power and all the screens.
Kirk Bell -
Review: 2025 McLaren Artura Spider screams with topless plug-in fun
The 2025 McLaren Artura provides the supercar experience with a justified price tag.
Joel Feder -
Review: 2025 Polestar 3 hits an electric-SUV stride
Polestar spikes the EV ball at the intersection of ride, handling, and virtue.
Martin Padgett -
With a raft of changes to the R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck, these models look much the same but are different in all the right ways.
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Review: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally finds clarity in the mud
While the idea of a dirt-track-tuned Mach-E might seem like a sideshow player, it’s the best riding, most dynamically entertaining one in the EV lineup.
Bengt Halvorson -
M3 Competition, Ioniq 5 N, Dark Horse shine at Road America
Road America revealed the strengths and weaknesses of seven track cars.
Kirk Bell -
Review: 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R rips and runs
The Raptor R costs $31,000 more than the standard Raptor, but it also performs much better on a dystopian desert run.
Robert Duffer -
Review: 2025 Mercedes G-Class tank-turns into EV celebrity
With its G-Turn double-axel and its BEV edition, the new G-Class gets set for superstardom.
Martin Padgett -
Review: 2025 Aston Martin Vantage gets serious about performance
Aston Martin aims to go even further upmarket, to rival Ferrari and McLaren, and it’s on the mark.
Kirk Bell -
GMC’s electric SUV carves through Moab with tech that shrinks its width and weight.
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Review: 2024 Lexus GX 550 towing reveals virtues and hassles
Living and towing with the 2024 Lexus GX 550 reveals some strengths and weaknesses of embracing its new SUV body.
Joel Feder -
Review: 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ brings big coupe fun
The AMG CLE 53 claims its stake as the best grand touring in the new coupe and convertible lineup without the track focus.
Kirk Bell -
Review: 2024 Toyota TRD Pro and Trailhunter excel at fast and slow
Buyers looking at Toyota’s midsize off-road pickup now have to consider their use case and budget.
Joel Feder -
Review: 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class Cabriolet aims for fun, sun or not
The CLE Cabriolet replaces both the compact C-Class Cabriolet and the midsize E-Class Cabriolet with elements of both cars.
Kirk Bell -
Review: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser pivots to retro charm
Toyota’s former SUV leader gives up talent, but hangs on to throwback charm.
Joel Feder