Brian Wong, West Coast Editor
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First drive review: 2021 Lamborghini Huracan STO raises the pulse and the bar for track performance Brian WongThe 2021 Lamborghini Huracán STO’s expansive set of digital instruments can tell me just about anything, including the brake temperatures at each wheel. There’s one thing...
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US-built 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback combines sportiness and practicality for $23,915A new Civic hatchback is coming soon, and it will offer a manual transmission and more cargo room for $23,915.
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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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First Drive review: 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance leans on power for a good timeA sonorous 472-hp V-8 engine in the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance goes a long way toward hiding the base model’s flaws.
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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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There’s no point fussing about: if you want the best driving small luxury SUV full-stop, then you’re buying a Porsche Macan.
Dynamically, it’s the most satisfying vehicle to drive...
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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 bodyThe quickest and most agile Cayenne ever made will make you forget it’s 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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Sometimes I have to pinch myself to remember that the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 is a real thing and not the fever dream of an engineer obsessed with horsepower. Jeep, much like sister company...
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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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First drive review: 2021 Aston Martin DBX is a necessary goodYes, it's a bit strange that Aston Martin is making an SUV but sell the 2021 DBX short at your own risk. It offers performance, style, and all-around capability in spades.
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First drive review: 2021 Acura TLX Type S excels as an overqualified daily driverThe 2021 Acura TLX Type S appeals as a value-priced daily driver with a sporty flair, but it lacks the track chops of European rivals.
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First drive review: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness is a better Outback in the city and the wild Brian WongOff-road editions can be hit or miss. Some offer a lot more show than go, while others can compromise the vehicle in unintended ways (usually making them significantly worse on pavement). The good...
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First drive review: 2021 Audi RS 7 Sportback grows up for better or worseThe new RS 7 is an upgrade over the old car in nearly every way. It’s more luxurious, features better technology, offers superior comfort, and the handling has improved as well. But it has also left behind some of the playfulness of its youth and I miss it.
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First drive review: The 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 is the best 911 yetThe 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 is a step up in performance from its predecessor, though it does so without adding power. Improvements to the car's aerodynamics and suspension have resulted in a GT3 that's not just quicker but more fun to drive as well.
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First drive review: 2021 Volkswagen Arteon is an Audi cover band that still rocksThe refreshed 2021 Volkswagen Arteon adds in new technology and styling tweaks, pushing it even closer to near-luxury status.
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First drive review: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 turns something borrowed into something newThe 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a fantastic mash-up of GT350 and Bullitt parts.
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Genesis X Concept: Maybe this time?The third time could be the charm for a Genesis concept coupe to turn into a halo car.
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