2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4Matic+ first drive review
Nuttier than the Project One hypercar and GT R track monster, the 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4Matic + Wagon is the fusion of practicality and brute force. Is a 603-hp station wagon a doomed concept or the most incredible family hauler ever conceived? We find out with some road and track testing in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
2018 BMW X3 M40i review
Some would argue that BMW is not the automaker it once was – that its hunt for luxury market share has clouded its original vision, to build the “ultimate driving machine.” To uncover the truth, we saddle up in BMW’s X3 M40i for a week of corner carving, cruising, and cargo hauling.
2019 Honda Insight first drive review
The 2019 Honda Insight hides its hybrid nature behind conventional sedan styling. Honda’s latest hybrid offers impressive fuel economy, but without the quirkiness of some of its rivals. It’s pitched as a nice sedan that just happens to be a hybrid, but is that the right approach? Read our first drive review to find out.
2018 Kia Forte5 SX review
It’s not a true hot hatch, but the Forte5 SX comes awfully close to being one. And with loads of standard features at a reasonable price, you’ll be too busy enjoy your heated seats and Apple CarPlay to mind the missing power or sloppy shifts.
2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro review
Toyota’s range-topping Tacoma combines beefier hardware with smarter software for impressive off-road capability, but is it enough to keep up with Chevrolet’s Colorado ZR2 and Jeep’s new Wrangler Rubicon. In this 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Review, we put the hardcore taco to the test.
2018 Porsche 718 GTS first drive review
Porsche’s historical GTS nameplate appears once again on its mid-engine Boxster and Cayman GTS models, promising enhanced performance at a high-value price. We strap into the dynamic duo on the twisting roads of Napa, California, to learn more about these two-door sports cars.
2018 BMW M5 review
Lighter, more powerful, and now packing all-wheel drive, the latest M5 is the fastest road-going sports sedan BMW has ever made. But is it the best? We get behind the wheel of BMW’s latest top-spec sports sedan.
2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo review
The 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo is a vehicle of sheer excess – of sheet metal, horsepower, sophisticated technology, premium details, and characters in its name. Taking on the Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon and Jaguar XF Sportbrake, Porsche’s wagon must prove its excess is worth its excessive price.
2018 Nissan Kicks first drive review
The 2018 Nissan Kicks aims to compete with subcompact crossovers like the Honda HR-V and Hyundai Kona, but with better fuel economy and value. To do that, the Nissan sacrifices many traditional SUV qualities. Read our first drive review to see whether that strategy paid off for Nissan.
2019 Lexus ES Lineup first drive review
We get first-driving impressions behind the wheel of the all-new seventh generation 2019 Lexus ES in all forms in Nashville to see if the new model’s changes go more than skin deep. They do, making this the best driving, most dynamic, and most stylish Lexus ES ever.
2019 Acura RDX first drive review
The 2019 Acura RDX aims high with sporty driving dynamics and lots of new tech. But is the third generation of Acura’s compact luxury SUV ready to take on the German establishment? Read our first drive review of the 2019 RDX and see how it compares to Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz rivals.
2018 Nissan Maxima first drive review
Nissan’s Maxima wants to be the sportiest full-size sedan in the land. But can Nissan’s flagship recapture its past “4-Door Sports Car” glory, and measure up to competitors like the recently redesigned Toyota Avalon? Read our 2018 Nissan Maxima first drive review to find out.
2019 Subaru Ascent first drive review
The 2019 Subaru Ascent is the Japanese automaker’s largest-ever production model. It was built to keep Subaru owners with large families in the fold, but should put competitors on notice as well.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado first drive review
The upcoming 2019 Chevrolet Silverado features an all-new 2.7-liter turbocharged and direct-injected engine good for 310 horsepower and 348 pound-feet of torque. Mated to Chevy’s 8-speed automatic, this is a powerful new package for Chevy’s bread-and-butter truck. Will it compete with Ford and Ram?
2019 Audi A6 first drive review
This is the 2019 Audi A6, as you've likely guessed given the familiar design. Almost everything under the sheet metal is new. It receives several tech features from the bigger A8, including one of the best infotainment systems in the business, and the cocoon-like interior Audi is known for.
2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid first drive review
The gasoline-electric variant of the third-generation Cayenne gets a V6-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain that aims to deliver Prius-like emissions while remaining the sports car of the SUV segment. We put it through it spaces in southern France in our 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid first drive review.
2018 Nissan 370Z first drive review
The 2018 Nissan 370Z is essentially the same sports car that first appear roughly a decade ago. That means buyers get an excellent driving experience, but without the array of tech and convenience items many have come to expect in new cars. Can the 370Z’s character make up for that?
2018 Porsche 911 GT3 review
Porsche’s 911 GT3 returns for 2018 with a beefier flat-six engine, a choice of unspoiled or spoilered rear end, and a manual gearbox. With fresh challengers like the Mercedes-AMG GT R and McLaren 570S, is the 911 GT3 still the ultimate daily drivable track weapon?
2018 Cadillac ATS Sedan Review
Cadillac jettisoned the ATS, its smallest sedan, into a cut-throat segment historically dominated by the Germans. In our 2018 Cadillac ATS review, we take one on a road trip to find out if it stands a fighting chance. We look at in-car tech, including Cadillac's newest infotainment system, and performance.
2018 Volkswagen T6 Transporter California first drive review
For our 2018 Volkswagen T6 Transporter California First Drive Review, we glamp out in SoCal for three days in a camper van not even sold in this country, to celebrate its 30th anniversary of the California trim. It is literally what camper van dreams are made of.
2018 McLaren 720S review
The 2018 McLaren 720S is the latest Super Series offering from the British supercar manufacturer, boasting more power and neck-snapping performance figures than many of its rivals. In this review, we see whether the 720S has the daily driving comfort and style to match its incredible specifications.
2018 Volvo XC40 review
Boasting fresh styling, clever convenience features, and superb value for money, the Volvo XC40 enters a highly competitive luxury compact SUV segment. Is the brand known for safety out of its element, or well equipped to conquer a new market?
2018 Lincoln Navigator review
The 2018 Lincoln Navigator takes on the Cadillac Escalade and other full-size luxury SUVs for country-club supremacy. The redesigned Navigator has a lot of new tricks up its sleeves, but should you buy one instead of one of its rivals? Read our full in-depth review to find out.
2018 Ford F150 Power Stroke Diesel first drive review
In our 2018 Ford F150 Power Stroke Diesel first drive, we get behind the wheel of the first diesel-powered version of America’s best-selling vehicle as it answers the calls of many customers with a truly balanced compromise between fuel efficiency and comfort, without sacrificing utility.
2019 Aston Martin Vantage first drive review
The 2019 Aston Martin Vantage is a fun, attractive luxury sports car that’s coming to dethrone the Germans from track domination. It’s stylish, as well as brutish, and badass – and it’s going to make a splash at the track and just about anywhere else you take it.
2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited review
Our 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited Review puts the off-road icon to the test – on both tricky terrain and trafficked tarmac.
2018 Nissan Armada Platinum review
In our 2018 Nissan Armada Platinum Review, we’re reminded that full-size SUVs are still a trend despite the push towards electric vehicles.
2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso First Drive
We test the all-weather capabilities of Ferrari’s only all-wheel drive mode, the V12-powered, 200 mph+ 2018 GTC4Lusso, in the middle of a brutal Canadian winter, breaking the stereotype that Ferraris are for warm weather only.
2019 Bentley Bentayga V8 First Drive
The Bentley Bentayga just received a V8 engine. Read our 2019 Bentley Bentayga V8 first drive review to find out how it compares to the W12 model.
2018 Genesis G80 Sport 3.3T AWD Review
The 2018 Genesis G80 Sport 3.3T AWD vanquishes any preconceived notions you may have about Korean cars with Japanese-caliber quality and German-caliber luxury, at a price that puts both to shame. Korea truly has what it takes to battle the midsize luxury sedan segment’s best.
2019 Jeep Cherokee First Drive
As Jeep’s entry into the hotly-contested crossover segment, the new Cherokee gets more than a simple nip-and-tuck treatment for its 2019 refresh – and it’s all the better for it.
Tesla Model 3 review
Our Tesla Model 3 review reveals whether the most exciting vehicle on the market lives up to all the hype. Is this the electric vehicle we've all dreamed of?
2019 Ram 1500 first drive review
All new for 2019, Ram’s 1500 pickup brings a plusher, more smartly designed interior, an enormous 12-inch infotainment screen, bombastic 900-watt speakers, and trim levels from rough workhorse up to pure luxury.