First Drive Reviews
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The 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 is a grown up hot hatch with a luxury price.
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Review update: The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet swipes right on summer
Our super season begins with an invincible 640-hp convertible—er, Cabriolet, sorry.
Martin Padgett -
First drive review: 2021 Acura TLX Type S excels as an overqualified daily driver
The 2021 Acura TLX Type S appeals as a value-priced daily driver with a sporty flair, but it lacks the track chops of European rivals.
Brian Wong -
Review update: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands will make Jeep (Compass) buyers reconsider
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport is a fun small crossover with an appealing design and some compromises for its off-road ability.
Joel Feder -
First drive review: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness is a better Outback in the city and the wild
The 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness was built to be better off-road, but many of its changes make it better to drive on pavement as well.
Brian Wong -
Review update: 2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport stands out from the turbocharged crowd
The 2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport appeals as an old-school compact sport sedan though with a few warts.
Joel Feder -
Genesis’ first SUV delivers on luxury but lacks sportiness.
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First drive review: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 excels as a big-boy toy
The Wrangler Rubicon 392’s 470-hp V-8 rumbles on the street, churns through the dirt, and can go everywhere in between.
Kirk Bell -
First drive review: 2021 Audi RS 7 Sportback grows up for better or worse
The new RS 7 is an upgrade over the old car in nearly every way. It’s more luxurious, features better technology, offers superior comfort, and the handling has improved as well. But it has also left behind some of the playfulness of its youth and I miss it.
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First drive review: 2021 Hyundai Veloster N builds hot hatch credibility with 8-speed dual-clutch transmission
The 2021 Hyundai Veloster N rewards on a twisty road, but its sub-$35,000 affordability brings with it some refinement tradeoffs.
Kirk Bell -
First drive review: The 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 is the best 911 yet
The 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 is a step up in performance from its predecessor, though it does so without adding power. Improvements to the car's aerodynamics and suspension have resulted in a GT3 that's not just quicker but more fun to drive as well.
Brian Wong -
Review update: 2021 Toyota Supra appeals with its fun and flaws
The same enthusiasts who are eager for the 2021 Toyota Supra’s 382-hp turbo inline-6 might find the lack of a manual gearbox unforgivable.
Kirk Bell -
The refreshed 2021 Volkswagen Arteon adds in new technology and styling tweaks, pushing it even closer to near-luxury status.
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Review update: 2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 Cabriolet drives a second wind
The E450 Cabriolet's few minor flaws can't drive off its invincible summer vibe.
Martin Padgett -
First drive review: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 turns something borrowed into something new
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a fantastic mash-up of GT350 and Bullitt parts.
Brian Wong -
First drive review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 barks like a big dog
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 straddles the line between hot hatch and small SUV with a youthful vibe and a muscular body.
Robert Duffer -
Review update: 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost summons a sense of occasion
Driving the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost shows the benefits of true luxury.
Kirk Bell -
First drive review: 2022 Infiniti QX55 has the look, not the touch
Infiniti charges $7,000 for the QX55’s style versus the QX50. Is it worth it?
Brian Wong -
A hot hatch in SUV clothing, the 2020 Porsche Macan GTS offers an engaging driving experience unmatched by other SUVs.
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First drive review: The 2021 BMW M3 Competition goes into reverse puberty
It’s a teenage dream, with all the screens and touch controls, but the 2021 BMW M3 hasn’t lost its grip on reality. Or adulthood.
Martin Padgett -
First drive review: 2021 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel adds more fun and fuel efficiency
The Jeep Gladiator adds a turbodiesel for 2021 and the engine enhances both the pickup's fuel efficiency and performance, especially off-road.
Brian Wong -
First drive review: 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat will not go gentle into that good night
The 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat family SUV takes a defiant stand against the coming electric revolution.
Kirk Bell -
Review update: 2021 Ram 1500 TRX marks peak truck
The 2021 Ram TRX takes the gasoline engine about as far as it will go before the electric car era.
Joel Feder -
First drive review: 2020 Audi SQ8 stands out by fitting in
The 2020 Audi SQ8 delivers performance and utility in a no compromise, understated package.
Robert Duffer