First Drive Reviews
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The go-faster AMG EQS is the first mass-market electric AMG, and it’s quietly catching up with the firepower of its turbo V-8s.
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First drive review: 2022 Acura NSX Type S makes parting sweet sorrow
The 2022 Acura NSX goes out with a bang, with a Type S version that adds more power and performance to the hybrid supercar.
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First drive review: 2023 Porsche Macan T offers incomplete upgrades
The 2023 Porsche Macan T represents a handling upgrade over the base Macan, but its turbo-4 engine doesn’t mesh with the handling’s promise.
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First drive review: 2023 Mazda CX-50 makes for a better CX-5
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 sets out to be a more rugged CX-5, but ends up being better on the road as well.
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First drive review: 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS writes a love letter to mid-engine design
The subject of rumor for years, the 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS pushes this mid-engine chassis to its limit, and the result is an utter delight to drive.
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First drive review: 2022 Volkswagen Golf R hits on dynamics, misses on controls
The 2022 VW Golf R is a better performer and it’s still refined, but the control layout confounds.
Joel Feder -
The 2022 BMW 440i xDrive hatchback combines versatility and M performance bits, and is more practical than a true M track star.
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First drive review: 2022 Acura MDX Type S shoots for sport, ends up more comfortable than ever
The sportiest and somehow most comfortable version of the SUV, the 2022 Acura MDX Type S pushes the brand into true luxury territory.
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First drive review: 2022 Lincoln Navigator aims to keep up with big luxury
The 2022 Lincoln Navigator steps up its ride quality, infotainment system, and driver-assist technology to keep up with the best full-size luxury SUVs.
Joel Feder -
Review update: 2022 BMW X3 M Competition cranks up more
The 2022 BMW X3 M Competition slathers on the power, handling, and speed, but also ratchets up the price and firmness.
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Review update: 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance dethrones Tesla
The 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance model may be expensive, but it beats Tesla at its own game and previews more affordable models.
Joel Feder -
Review update: 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S combines the best of all worlds
The 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S may have big power and sharp moves, but it's still comfortable and luxurious.
Kirk Bell -
The 2022 Subaru WRX looks the part of a sport sedan while gaining sharper moves and more everyday usability.
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Review update: 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing serves crow to other luxo-missiles
The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing will go down in history as the best gas-powered car Cadillac ever made.
Joel Feder -
Review update: 2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Xtreme Recon goes on offensive
The latest Rubicon upgrade comes at a cost.
Joel Feder -
Review update: 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ pushes EVs into the luxury segment
The EQS shows Mercedes’ path forward with electric vehicles—and with charging and range meeting expectations, it’s a strong launch point.
Joel Feder -
Review update: 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor levels up control and comfort
The high-speed off-roader improves, but the competition has as well.
Joel Feder -
First drive review: 2022 Maserati MC20 builds confidence through feedback
It takes a quick-witted sports car to handle Big Willow; the raucous MC20 has the track’s number.
Kirk Bell -
With its off-road prowess and powerful new twin-turbo V-6, the 2022 Lexus LX 600 conjures visions of adventure.
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First drive review: 2022 Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid deftly substitutes electrons for cylinders
Bentley’s limousine-like 2022 Flying Spur Hybrid previews what a shift to electric might be like for the brand.
Kirk Bell -
First drive review: 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL sharpens its edge as it becomes more welcoming
A four-seat rethink of Mercedes’s beloved SL gets honed by AMG.
Kirk Bell -
Review update: 2021 Polestar 1 thrills as the hybrid link to future electric performance
Fewer Polestar 1s will be sold than originally planned, but all buyers will get a beautiful car that performs better than it should.
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First drive review: 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo revives the Ferrari FF for the electric era
A sporty electric wagon with sharp moves and plenty of power, the 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo reminds us of a cool wagon of the recent past.
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First drive review: 2022 Hyundai Elantra N excels in every environment for $32,925
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N slays the track and works as a daily driver.
Brian Wong