Brian Wong, West Coast Editor
Articles
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Few places are more demanding on a sports car than Sonoma Raceway just north of San Francisco, with its blind crests, limited runoff, and bumpy braking zones. But that’s where Hyundai chose to...
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First drive review: 2022 Hyundai Kona N doesn’t know how to turn down the volumeThe 2022 Hyundai Kona N can be frisky fun but tough to live with.
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2023 Subaru Solterra revealed, shares design with Toyota BZ4XSubaru has provided an early look at its new electric crossover jointly developed with the Toyota BZ4X.
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First drive review: 2022 BMW 2-Series gets bigger, but feels smallerThe 2022 BMW 2-Series grows to the size of the E90 3-Series, but it manages to feel lighter and more tossable.
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Preview: 2023 Acura Integra prototype revives hatchback body, aims for past gloryAcura resurrects a name from its past with a new Integra prototype, along with a promise to return to the hatchback's performance roots.
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Time machine test drive: 1971 Datsun 240Z hints at the Nissan Z’s future (we hope)The 1971 Datsun 240Z provides a beacon for the 2023 Nissan Z’s driving dynamics.
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Much of the wailing from the “save the manuals” crowd has come from the lack of stick shifts in high performance models like the BMW M5 and Toyota Supra. If I’m being honest, I...
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First drive review: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT pushes the family name in new directionThe 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT pushes the performance envelope for Ford's electric crossover with greater acceleration and a Performance Edition that shouldn't be missed.
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Genesis GV60 displays impressive technology, luxury, and even boost and drift driving modesGenesis has presented the next step in its journey toward full electrification.
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First drive review: 2021 Lamborghini Huracan STO raises the pulse and the bar for track performanceThe 2021 Lamborghini Huracan STO intimidates with its track bona fides then inspires confidence.
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First drive review: 2022 Porsche Macan GTS makes the gas-powered Macan’s last standThe 2022 Porsche Macan GTS combines everyday comfort with high-performance as a fitting coda for the gas-powered Macan before the small crossover goes all-electric in its next iteration.
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Preview: 2022 Subaru WRX revealed, tries to rehabilitate the CVT, adds GT gradeThe redesigned fifth-generation 2022 Subaru WRX adds an adaptive suspension for the first time and its CVT receives some upgrades to make it more palatable for enthusiasts.
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The Lexus IS suffers from fundamental flaws in backseat space and interior controls that won’t be resolved until the car gets a full redesign. However, that doesn’t mean Lexus...
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First drive review: 2021 Lotus Evora GT offers a refreshingly unfiltered motoring experienceThe 2021 Lotus Evora GT’s unfiltered feedback reminds us of the joys of driving.
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First drive review: 2022 Porsche Macan and Macan S emphasize the driveThe refreshed 2022 Porsche Macan and Macan S see light updates that help the small luxury SUV maintain its crown as the best vehicle to drive in this competitive class.
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First drive review: 2022 Nissan Frontier arrives late, but with plenty of charmThe redesigned 2022 Nissan Frontier is finally here, and features ride, technology, and style improvements that make it the best all-around mid-size pickup truck on the block.
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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan preview: Update for compact crossover with a light touch for $27,190The refreshed 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan offers technology and feature updates, though the proliferation of touch controls on the interior means the news isn't all good.
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First drive review: 2022 Audi E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT make electric sexy, but not funThe 2022 Audi E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT arrive with style and panache, with more of a focus on comfort and grand touring than their sportier cousin, the Porsche Taycan.
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First drive review: 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT jams the soul of a sports car into an SUV body Brian WongConsider me a “performance” SUV skeptic. When I hear those two terms in such close proximity my eyes roll and I make no effort to hide my disbelief. That’s because building an SUV...
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2022 Subaru BRZ preview: No turbo, but more power for $28,955The updated 2022 Subaru BRZ gets a new look, a stiffer structure, and a new engine, but no turbo.
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2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 drives fast over any surface, sometimes too fastThe 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392's 470-hp V-8 makes it fast on the street, but it's not a real Rubicon unless it can perform off-road. We took it to an off-road park to see if it lives up to the "Rubicon" part of its name.
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Preview: 2022 Infiniti QX60 coming with 295-hp V-6, 9-speed automatic, sharper looks for $47,875A sexier, sportier Infiniti QX60 three-row crossover SUV is coming for the 2022 model year, with an improved interior that offers luxurious materials and first-class seats.
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First drive review: 2021 Kia K5 GT spins the fun dial way upThe 2021 Kia K5 GT sets out to prove that midsize sedans can be fun, backing up that assertion with a powerful engine, solid handling, and a propensity to leave skid marks all over the road.
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First drive review: 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant blends massive performance and mass appealThe 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant is a monster hiding in a family friendly package. Style, acceleration, and performance all rank off the charts for this wagon, which was once forbidden fruit but is now being finally offered on U.S. shores.
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