Brian Wong, West Coast Editor
Articles
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One of the few rally-inspired cars still on sale, the Subaru WRX retains a vice-like grip on the hearts of many enthusiasts and for 2022 the legend gets a comprehensive redesign that introduces some...
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First Drive review: 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance leans on power for a good time
A 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 experience
The 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 drive
The 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 charm
The 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 $27,190
The 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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Audi’s first forays into battery electric vehicles were SUVs, and while they didn’t look bad, they weren’t styled to be the slinky machines that the 2022 Audi E-Tron GT and the RS...
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First drive review: 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT jams the soul of a sports car into an SUV body
The 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 $28,955
The 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 fast
The 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 $47,875
A 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 up
The 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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As a formerly shy child myself, I do not hold it against my neighbor’s daughter that she hadn’t spoken any words to me in the five years we’ve lived in the same building....
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First drive review: 2021 Aston Martin DBX is a necessary good
Yes, 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 driver
The 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
The 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness was built to be better off-road, but many of its changes make it better to drive on pavement as well.
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First drive review: 2021 Audi RS 7 Sportback grows up for better or worse
The 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 yet
The 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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After just two years on the market, the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon gets a refresh that seems too soon, but starts to make more sense when you consider that three new Arteon varieties (the...
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First drive review: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 turns something borrowed into something new
The 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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First drive review: 2022 Infiniti QX55 has the look, not the touch
Infiniti charges $7,000 for the QX55’s style versus the QX50. Is it worth it?
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First drive review: 2021 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel adds more fun and fuel efficiency
The Jeep Gladiator adds a turbodiesel for 2021 and the engine enhances both the pickup's fuel efficiency and performance, especially off-road.
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First drive review: 2021 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo adds substance to style
The 2021 Maserati Trofeo's suspension and Ferrari-built V-8 give it real performance substance to go with its luxurious style.
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