First Drive Reviews
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The track-focused variant of the M4 Competition coupe sheds weight and dials up the fun.
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Review: 2023 Honda Civic Type R grows up but remains fun
Cold temperatures, wet pavement, and a demanding track couldn’t hide the improved character of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R.
Emme Hall -
Ride along: Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 ePerformance challenges gas with electrons
Today’s most powerful Porsche is electric—and we got a ride.
John Voelcker -
Review: 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R shoves more power at the problem
The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R aims to retake the throne as king of the off-road pickup trucks.
Joel Feder -
Review: Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica balances track and street
When you’re screaming along in Lambo’s 631-hp Huracán Tecnica, it’s always blue-light special.
Kirk Bell -
Test drive: 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V barks loudly but wears sheep's clothing
Cadillac's most powerful SUV yet sounds a loud bark but looks like any other Escalade.
Joel Feder -
The slippery look of the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 could usurp the Tesla Model 3 to set a new electric sedan trend.
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Review: 2023 Range Rover Sport passes the plug-in vibe check
Sure, there’s a BMW-sourced V-8 and a mild-hybrid on tap, but the sleek Range Rover Sport plug-in’s the one you want.
Martin Padgett -
Review: 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 heaps sound and fury on an exotic design
With a roaring flat-plane-crank, 670-hp V-8 at your back, it’s impossible to drive civilly in the track-ready Chevy Corvette Z06.
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Review: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV rocks the electric crossover cradle
The three-row EQS SUV puts the priority on comfort but in dual-motor form it won’t shy away from steep mountain tracks.
Robert Duffer -
Review: 2023 Bentley Bentayga EWB stretches the limits of luxury
Bentley crafts the finest interiors on the market; the new EWB makes the most of the Bentayga’s back-seat accommodations.
Kirk Bell -
Review: 2023 Toyota GR Corolla has the willpower to back up its attitude
Toyota engineers managed to turn an digital-age automotive appliance into a hot hatch with analog appeal.
Kirk Bell -
The 2023 Lexus RX has a tamer look and a model for every taste.
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Review: 2023 Toyota GR Supra manual unlocks new levels of sports car fun
Adding a 6-speed manual to the 2023 Toyota GR Supra increases the engagement for sports car drivers.
Kirk Bell -
Review: Volkswagen ID.Buzz EV is tripping on the future
VW’s electric van is nearly all it needs to be, but the company’s confounding timeline for the product means it won’t arrive in America until 2024.
Bengt Halvorson -
Review: The 2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone plays follow the leader
The redesigned Tundra and its hybrid powertrain fall short of the Ford F-150 when it comes to towing.
Joel Feder -
Review: 2022 Lincoln Navigator’s Activeglide system cruises into second place
Lincoln’s version of Ford Bluecruise is in its infancy, but it has potential for greatness with future updates.
Joel Feder -
Review: 2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport hyperactivates the hypercar experience
The monstrous 16-cylinder Bugatti Chiron Super Sport goes from zero to bonkers in what the hell just happened.
Emme Hall -
Versus Tesla Autopilot or other such driver-assistance systems, Mercedes is willing to accept liability with its traffic-jam-oriented system—and provide a game-changing 10-second control-handoff time.
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Review: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 6-speed manual unleashes green hell
Who needs the Nürburgring when you have the play-at-home version—and Porsche’s indomitable 6-speed 911 GT3?
Martin Padgett -
Review: The 2023 Nissan Z digs into the past to exceed expectations
The Nissan Z fixes the issues of the 370Z with a better looking, more powerful car that looks great in blue on blue.
Joel Feder -
Review: 2022 BMW i4 M50 marks a fast start for M’s electric performance era
The first electric M production car proves its worth as a sport sedan, and shows the Tesla Model 3 still has something to learn.
Kirk Bell -
Review: Mercedes Vision EQXX is a benchmark for future EVs, and it’s fun to drive
By applying all the technology possible to make the most of the energy available, Mercedes-Benz has made an unexpectedly fun-to-drive concept car.
Bengt Halvorson -
Review: 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring plays follow-the-leader
We went chasing the Stig with 1,050 hp, in the quietest way possible.
Kirk Bell