First Drive Reviews
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The quickest and most agile Cayenne ever made will make you forget it’s an SUV.
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2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 drives fast over any surface, sometimes too fastThe 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392's 470-hp V-8 makes it fast on the street, but it's not a real Rubicon unless it can perform off-road. We took it to an off-road park to see if it lives up to the "Rubicon" part of its name.
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First drive review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S wagon packs supercar power and crossover space
A wagon may seem geeky, but the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S wagon deals out thrilling power and performance.
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Review update: 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S deals out supercar thrills
The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S sends its 640 hp to the pavement like a supercar.
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Review update: 2022 Infiniti QX55 delivers style without substance
The 2022 Infiniti QX55 looks the part of a coupe-like crossover but can’t measure up inside to German rivals.
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First drive review: 2021 Lexus LS 500 delivers bargain flagship in need of a flagship powertrain
The V-8 Lexus flagship is still missing its V-8, but its touchscreen now stands tall.
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The 2021 Ford Bronco aims for the Jeep Wrangler and hits the bulls-eye with better road manners and lots of off-road goodies.
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First ride: 2022 Toyota 86 redesign rewards drivers
Hot laps with pro drifter Ken Gushi at Eagles Canyon Raceway demonstrates the improved track capability of the redesigned 2022 Toyota 86.
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Review update: 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is in a class of one
The 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is the fastest three-row crossover on the market.
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First drive review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class will go down in history as peak ICE
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan represents the state of the art for the gas-powered car as we transition to electric vehicles.
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First drive review: 2021 Kia K5 GT spins the fun dial way up
The 2021 Kia K5 GT sets out to prove that midsize sedans can be fun, backing up that assertion with a powerful engine, solid handling, and a propensity to leave skid marks all over the road.
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First drive review: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L grows up but remains playful
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L adds a third row to the fifth-generation Grand Cherokee lineup, but keeps its off-road prowess.
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The 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant is a monster hiding in a family friendly package. Style, acceleration, and performance all rank off the charts for this wagon, which was once forbidden fruit but is now being finally offered on U.S. shores.
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First drive review: 2022 Porsche Macan prototype builds a fun bridge to an electric future
The Porsche Macan SUV is getting a 2022 update that only improves upon the most engaging crossover on the market.
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First drive review: 2021 Aston Martin DBX is a necessary good
Yes, it's a bit strange that Aston Martin is making an SUV but sell the 2021 DBX short at your own risk. It offers performance, style, and all-around capability in spades.
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Review update: 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 delivers balanced power and presence
The balanced 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 just might be the best E-Class.
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Review update: 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 combines power and practicality
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Review update: 2021 Genesis GV80 is a budget Benz
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
