First Drive Reviews
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The Ram RHO might not pounce and growl like a Hellcat and dial it up to 11 like the TRX, but it’s a Hurricane of an off-road truck.
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Review: 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish packs power and purityThe Vanquish is a reborn grand tourer that excels as a driver’s car backed by big V-12 power.
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Review: 2025 Audi S5 states the case for gas power in EV transition
In replacing the S4 sedan and S5 Sportback, the redesigned S5 streamlines the sport sedan with a tech overhaul.
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Test drive: 2024 Lincoln Nautilus hybrid dethrones Lexus RX
Lincoln has a tech-filled luxury hybrid that challenges the midsize luxury crossover leader.
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Review: 2025 Subaru WRX tS delivers STI lite
The 2025 Subaru WRX tS is as close to an STI as we’ll come for now, and it fixes the TR’s shortcomings.
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Prototype test drive: 0 Series EVs aim for lean performance, tech excess
A quick drive and deep dive in Honda’s 0 Series EV promises a brand reset.
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The 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV isn’t a vehicle you need, but it might be the vehicle 10-year-old you wants.
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Review: Bentley Continental GT Speed proves PHEV power is no compromise
A powerful new plug-in hybrid system and attention to detail justify the Bentley Continental GT Speed’s $300K price tag.
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Review: 2025 Honda Civic Si proves good manual transmissions still exist
The sporty Civic Si sedan remains at the top for three-pedal fun.
Emme Hall -
Review: 2024 Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato excels on-road but longs for dirt
We waited a year to drive the lifted supercar and lawyers kept us from taking it off-road.
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Review: 2024 Polaris Slingshot R stands out as the ultimate toy
The three-wheeler pleases most on perfect roads and in perfect conditions.
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Review: 2025 Volvo EX90 3-row EV beckons the future, juggles priorities
Conceived as Volvo’s first software-defined vehicle, its first with lidar safety, and a dedicated EV, the EX30 loads on the tech but hasn’t lost sight
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The new G80 retains its value with some smart updates.
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2025 Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch steps out from Bronco’s big foot
Ford boosts the Bronco Sport’s off-road game with a Sasquatch package that has been elusive until now.
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Review: 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 leans harder into exuberance
Updates to the performance SUV make it more extroverted than ever.
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Test drive: 2024 Cadillac Lyriq previews bright future
The Cadillac Lyriq delivers a solid design and build quality, but it skimps on efficiency and the smartphone app experience.
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Review: 2025 Audi SQ8 still has it, but Q7 falls behind
The SQ8 SUV handles like a car half its size, but the Q7 three-row would benefit from room.
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Review: 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe slicks back its roof, aims high
The 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe pairs sharp driving dynamics with a stunning design, but you’re going to pay for it.
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The 2025 Ram 1500 doesn’t stand out with the highest tow rating, but it’s one of the best at getting the job done.
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Review: 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten sits atop luxury truck hill
The 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten sets a new standard for luxury trucks both in content and price.
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Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S E Performance goes heavy on speed
A plug-in hybrid system makes the AMG GT 63 S E Performance the quickest Mercedes ever, but it comes with a weight cost.
Kirk Bell -
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.
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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.
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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
