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2019 McLaren 720S and 600LT Spider first drive

When developing convertible models, McLaren targets the same performance, design, and functionality benchmarks of its coupes. To see how disruptive McLaren drop-tops have become, we ventured to Phoenix, AZ, where the new 600LT Spider ($256,500) and 720S Spider ($315,000) awaited a test on road and track.
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2019 Mazda MX-5 RF review

Mazda has always ignored complaints, but for the 2019 model year, a concession has been made. A bump in output enhances the MX-5 Miata’s already entertaining character while maintaining its accessibility. Our test of the MX-5 RF gauges the sports car’s convenience, style, and handling against fierce competitors.
2019 Genesis G70 Review

2019 Genesis G70 review

The 2019 Genesis G70 is Korea’s first attempt to take on the vaunted German trio of BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Competition doesn’t come much tougher than that, but Genesis came prepared with an upscale interior, well-tuned chassis, and available manual transmission.
2019 Ferrari Portofino review

2019 Ferrari Portofino Review

Succeeding the polarizing California T, the 2019 Ferrari Portofino is the Italian automaker’s entry-level model, and its only convertible grand tourer. To compete against the Aston Martin DB11 Volante and the Bentley Continental GT Convertible, the Portofino must excel as both a driver’s car and cruiser.
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Classic Recreations builds its ‘Burple’ Shelby GT500CR Mustang for a Sheikh

Classic Recreations is back with another supercharged '60s era Shelby Mustang, this time painted in a stunning "burple" paint color.
Lamborghini Huracan Performante

Introducing the most powerful V10 Lamborghini ever, the Huracan Performante

Lamborghini has revealed its 631-hp Huracan Performante at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The new sports car is Lambo's most powerful V10 yet.
2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro review

Toyota’s 2015 4Runner TRD Pro is your capable weekend mountain-tamer, dune-runner, and mud-mucker. During the week, it’s one hell of a chest-inflator.
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2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat review

Dodge’s 2015 Charger SRT Hellcat signals the end of an era with sound, fury, and one hell of value proposition.
2016 Bentley Continental GTC

2016 Bentley Continental GTC Speed Convertible review

Effortlessly quick, graceful, and lavish, the 2016 Bentley Continental GTC Speed owns the grand touring category.
2016 Cadillac ATS-V-back-3 Coupe

2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe review

Cadillac’s ATS-V Coupe may fly under a badge snob’s radar, but those in the know will bow before its princely performance.
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2016 Audi TTS review

Nimble, tech-laden, and striking, Audi’s 2016 TT-S proves that cutting-edge performance isn’t just for the supercar realm.
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2016 McLaren 675LT review

McLaren’s 675LT is the star athlete, teachers’ pet, and after-school tutor to struggling supercars through a combination of performance, road manor, and innovation.
2016 RAM Rebel

2016 RAM 1500 Rebel review

RAM’s 1500 Rebel has the rugged looks, but can it handle itself off-road without sacrificing ride quality or underbody panels?
2017 Cadillac XT5

2017 Cadillac XT5 review

Cadillac’s XT5 is a genuine competitor, but blending in won’t cut it when buyers are convinced their only choices hail from foreign lands.
2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus

2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus review

Audi’s all-new R8 attempts to be the do-it-all supercar with a cohesive design, refined interior, and potent V10. But can a supercar really be thrilling and practical?
2016 Ducati XDiavel

2016 Ducati XDiavel review

Ducati’s XDiavel is a cruiser/sport bike hybrid that introduces two opposing camps of riders to an excit-ing new experience with a blend of performance and comfort.
2016 Audi RS7 Performance

2016 Audi RS7 Performance review

The Audi RS7 Performance bundles supercar performance, interior refinement, and streamlined design into a premium four-door coupe without equal.
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2017 Audi A4 Quattro review

Consumers shopping compact luxury sport sedans have abundant choices, but the 2017 Audi A4 is the right blend of sophistication, speed, and smarts.
2017 BMW X5 xDrive40e review

2017 BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance review

Digital Trends takes BMW’s plug-in hybrid X5 xDrive40e on a road trip from New York to Boston to test its real-world fuel economy, comfort, and performance.
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric review

If you’re ready to take the all-electric plunge, Hyundai’s Ioniq Electric has the range, gadgets, and com-fort to ease your transition.
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2018 Lamborghini Huracán Performante first drive

Sculpted by the wind and powered by a vicious V10 engine, the Lamborghini Huracán Performante takes the street-legal supercar experience to a new level.
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2017 Bugatti Chiron first drive review

Over a decade after the Veyron shattered the road car ceiling, Bugatti is back with a hotter, sleeker successor.
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2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe first drive

Mercedes-Benz gives its midsize luxury E400 Coupe a top-down redesign with S-Class styling, C-Class dynamics, and a presence all its own.
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2017 BMW M240i review

BMW’s M240i and its all-new turbocharged engine offers M2 acceleration without sacrificing comfort. Long live the ultimate driving machine.
2017 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Review

2017 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid review

Can a gas-sipping hybrid SUV really deliver true Porsche performance? Find out in our 2017 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid review.
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Review

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar first drive review

The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is unlike anything we’ve seen from the U.K. automaker, combin-ing effortless beauty with effortless capability.
2018 Aston Martin DB11 V8

2018 Aston Martin DB11 V8 first drive review

The 2018 Aston Martin DB11 V8 widens the grand touring spectrum like never before with a new extremes for performance and comfort.
2017 Jeep Compass Sport Review

2017 Jeep Compass Sport review

Jeep’s all-new Compass boasts upscale styling and convenience features. Read on for our full take in this 2017 Jeep Compass Sport Review.
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2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S First Drive

Digital Trends heads to Germany for our 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S first drive review.
2018 Audi RS3 review

2018 Audi RS3 review

In our 2018 Audi RS3 Review, Digital Trends tests the pint-sized powerhouse on road and track to see if it’s a true RS Sport product.
2018 Infiniti QX80 Review

2018 Infiniti QX80 First Drive Review

Digital Trends travels to Charleston, South Carolina to put Infiniti’s range topping model to the test. Read on for our full 2018 Infiniti QX80 First Drive Review.
2018 Porsche 718 Cayman Review

2018 Porsche 718 Cayman review

Can Porsche’s Cayman still charm with a four-cylinder? Find out in our 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman Review.
2018 Honda Accord 2.0 Sport

2018 Honda Accord Sport review

Our 2018 Honda Accord Sport review uncovers the brilliance of one of the most popular cars ever made – completely re-engineered to conquer its class.
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2019 Infiniti QX50 first drive review

Infiniti introduces the world’s first variable compression engine as part of the all-new QX50. Read on for our 2019 Infiniti QX50 first drive review.