First Drive Reviews
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The Cape’s the place, and the electric SUV’s the ride, in my quest to find my tribes.
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Review: 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class keeps the coupe alive
Benz blends its E-Class and C-Class two-doors into a single family again—but this one’s more than the CLK ever was.
Kirk Bell -
Review: 2023 BMW XM misses the ultra-luxury bull’s eye
As a plug-in hybrid wrapping in a twin-turbo V-8 and track-ready performance, the XM shows BMW M can make one vehicle do a lot of things, but not all of them well.
Kirk Bell -
Touring: 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZR2 Bison watches the sky
The Silverado ZR2 Bison is an ideal way to get away from the crowds to watch a meteor shower.
Emme Hall -
Review: MegaRexx MegaRaptor commands attention
The MegaRaptor demands attention, but is it the right kind?
Joel Feder -
Review: 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse unleashes the inner track star
The 500-hp Mustang Dark Horse improves on the Mustang GT, and may inspire NASCAR fantasies.
Kirk Bell -
It’s not the best-handling toy out there, but the Slingshot delivers a mighty good time.
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Test drive: Subaru WRX by Prodrive brings back some STI edge
The edgy alternative at Subaru dealerships used to be the WRX STI, but this Prodrive version provides a proof point that a WRX with smart upgrades could help fill the gap.
Bengt Halvorson -
Test drive: GMC Hummer EV resets peak pickup truck bar
The GMC Hummer EV goes big in every way to take the throne as peak pickup.
Joel Feder -
Review: 2024 Ford Mustang GT opens up the sports car toybox
There’s much for dedicated pony-car fans to play with in the Mustang that wears the 5.0.
Kirk Bell -
Review: 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost distills the pony-car essence
Cabin tech and a Drift Brake feature add novelty to what’s otherwise a soft evolution for a sharp pony.
Kirk Bell -
Review: Prodrive P25 supercar celebrates the origin of speedy Subies
Driving a $600,000 Subaru supercar proves that rally and restomod go together like Goodwood and England.
Bengt Halvorson -
While not exactly a Lotus in the traditional sense, the Eletre is nevertheless a well-equipped, nice-driving electric SUV.
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Review: 2024 Aston Martin DB12 flaunts power, poise, and prowess
This one goes to 12: Aston Martin’s latest effort isn’t a grand tourer—it’s a super tourer, thanks very much.
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Review: 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre EV charms with effortless extravagance
Rolls’ first electric car shows that the era of the EV won’t complicate the storied brand but help emphasize what it’s all about.
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Review: 2024 Jeep Wrangler tows more, recovers better
With a full-float rear axle and an available Warn winch, the redesigned 2024 Jeep Wrangler gets better at doing Jeep things.
Robert Duffer -
Review: 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E Performance civilizes big horsepower
The S 63 E Performance may have supercar power, but it doesn’t hit like a supercar. At its core, the big Benz is a very civilized luxury car—one that uses plug-in hybrid tech for speed more than miles or mpg.
Kirk Bell -
Test drive: 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R plays smarter
It doesn’t win in horsepower, but the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R is well-rounded versus the competition.
Joel Feder -
The 2023 Ford Super Duty adopts some technology from the F-150 Raptor and now fits 37-inch tires.
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2024 Acura Integra Type S plays well with kids and adults
The sport-tuned hatchback grows up and out of the punkier Honda Civic Type R.
Kirk Bell -
Review: 2023 Lucid Air Touring costs less, but refuses to skimp
While it might not be as quick as Lucid’s more expensive models, the midrange Air Touring is every bit as satisfying.
Motor Authority -
Review: 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron boosts EV cred with better range
The 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron boasts longer range, fresher styling, and sportier handling, but it lacks one important advantage Tesla enjoys.
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Review: 2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone starts from behind
The 2023 Toyota Sequoia doesn’t measure up to the competition.
Joel Feder -
Review: 2023 Mercedes GLC lives its best life with hardly any SUV in it
Mercedes’ best SUV value wears a comely new shape and turbo-4 energy.
Martin Padgett