First Drive Reviews
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The 911's first hybrid system improves performance, not fuel efficiency, in keeping with the 911's sports car character.
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Review: 2025 SQ6 E-Tron lights the road ahead for AudiAudi’s new Q6 E-Tron SUVs move the dial for EV technology while maintaining the brand’s typical refinement.
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Review: 2025 Polestar 4 simmers an SUV-coupe-sedan stewPolestar 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 eraThe Maserati GranCabrio Folgore stands alone as an electric convertible—but how does it work as a Maserati?
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Review: 2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS splits the V-8 differencePorsche’s latest Cayenne power move? A lane-splitter that evades the extinction-level event one cylinder at a time.
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Review: 2025 Infiniti QX80 goes big on little detailsThe redesigned full-size SUV embraces twin-turbo V-6 power and all the screens.
Kirk Bell -
The 2025 McLaren Artura provides the supercar experience with a justified price tag.
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Review: 2025 Polestar 3 hits an electric-SUV stridePolestar spikes the EV ball at the intersection of ride, handling, and virtue.
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Review: 2025 Rivian R1S and R1T swap batteries, make more fun with lessWith 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 mudWhile 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.
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M3 Competition, Ioniq 5 N, Dark Horse shine at Road AmericaRoad America revealed the strengths and weaknesses of seven track cars.
Kirk Bell -
Review: 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R rips and runsThe Raptor R costs $31,000 more than the standard Raptor, but it also performs much better on a dystopian desert run.
Robert Duffer -
With its G-Turn double-axel and its BEV edition, the new G-Class gets set for superstardom.
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Review: 2025 Aston Martin Vantage gets serious about performanceAston Martin aims to go even further upmarket, to rival Ferrari and McLaren, and it’s on the mark.
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Review: 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV rules as king of off-road hillGMC’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 hasslesLiving 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 funThe 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 slowBuyers looking at Toyota’s midsize off-road pickup now have to consider their use case and budget.
Joel Feder -
The CLE Cabriolet replaces both the compact C-Class Cabriolet and the midsize E-Class Cabriolet with elements of both cars.
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Review: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser pivots to retro charmToyota’s former SUV leader gives up talent, but hangs on to throwback charm.
Joel Feder -
Review: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N brings fun to electric ageThe 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N manages to deliver a visceral experience despite being an electric car.
Joel Feder -
Review: 2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante opens up a moving museThe DB12 Volante exudes charisma that breaks up the soulless norm.
Bengt Halvorson -
Review: 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT races along without losing its coolIf spending hours, not minutes, on the track is the priority, the 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and Weissach version will one-up any other EV.
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2025 Volvo EX30 review: Fun-sized hatch heats up EV watersAn ice drive in the Volvo EX30 highlighted the premium powertrain in a small package.
Robert Duffer