First Drive Reviews
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The three-row EQS SUV puts the priority on comfort but in dual-motor form it won’t shy away from steep mountain tracks.
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Review: 2023 Bentley Bentayga EWB stretches the limits of luxuryBentley 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 attitudeToyota engineers managed to turn an digital-age automotive appliance into a hot hatch with analog appeal.
Kirk Bell -
Review: 2023 Lexus RX cuts the luxury crossover in quartersThe 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 funAdding 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 futureVW’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 -
The redesigned Tundra and its hybrid powertrain fall short of the Ford F-150 when it comes to towing.
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Review: 2022 Lincoln Navigator’s Activeglide system cruises into second placeLincoln’s version of Ford Bluecruise is in its infancy, but it has potential for greatness with future updates.
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Review: 2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport hyperactivates the hypercar experienceThe monstrous 16-cylinder Bugatti Chiron Super Sport goes from zero to bonkers in what the hell just happened.
Emme Hall -
Review: Mercedes’ Drive Pilot could safely free up time for freeway commutersVersus 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 hellWho 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 expectationsThe Nissan Z fixes the issues of the 370Z with a better looking, more powerful car that looks great in blue on blue.
Joel Feder -
The first electric M production car proves its worth as a sport sedan, and shows the Tesla Model 3 still has something to learn.
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Review: Mercedes Vision EQXX is a benchmark for future EVs, and it’s fun to driveBy 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-leaderWe went chasing the Stig with 1,050 hp, in the quietest way possible.
Kirk Bell -
Review: 2023 Rivian R1S electrifies the adventure SUVThe 2023 R1S impresses as an electric combination of a Jeep Grand Cherokee and a Land Rover Range Rover. It’s priced accordingly, too.
Kirk Bell -
Review: 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 pulls like a hungry dog on a leashThe 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 is a powerful and capable monster that enjoys premium fuel in a compact package.
Joel Feder -
Review: 2022 Kia Stinger delivers performance value in a comfortable packageThe 2022 Kia Stinger adds more power and features while still remaining a value for enthusiasts.
Joel Feder -
Cadillac’s maiden EV lights up the lineup with a virtuoso ride, and lots of performance room to grow.
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Review: 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades wades deeper off-roadThe 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades raises the SUV’s breather tubes and adds a standard winch enabling enthusiasts to traverse the water and muck with ease.
Joel Feder -
Test drive: 2022 Subaru WRX embraces rally-car rootsThe 2022 Subaru WRX goes back to its roots packing performance per dollar despite its quirks.
Joel Feder -
Test drive: 2022 Hyundai Kona N goes beyond hot hatch to wild childThe small crossover heats up big thrills in the latest Hyundai N performance model.
Kirk Bell -
Review: 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor bedevils the dust, terrorizes all terrain, for $69,995Ford passes the bucker through its in-house specialty shop for a Bronco like no other, past or present.
Martin Padgett -
Test drive review: 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V goes big in every wayThe monster full-size SUV approaches supercar spec with a supercar price.
Kirk Bell