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2024 Porsche 911 S/T First Drive Review: One Of The All-Time Greats

2024 Porsche 911 S/T First Drive Review: One Of The All-Time Greats

The 518-horsepower 911 S/T is an understated alternative to the GT3 RS.

By Basem Wasef Sep 25 2023

2024 Nissan Z Nismo First Drive Review: A Zestier Z-Car

2024 Nissan Z Nismo First Drive Review: A Zestier Z-Car

Even without a manual, the Z Nismo has the power and poise to keep up with BMW and Porsche. But it is pricey.

By Jeff Perez Sep 25 2023

2024 Lexus GX 550 Prototype First Drive Review: Off-Road, On Trend

2024 Lexus GX 550 Prototype First Drive Review: Off-Road, On Trend

Thanks to E-KDSS roll bars and a variety of off-road technology, the 349-horsepower GX is a smooth operator in rough conditions.

By Brett T. Evans Sep 19 2023

2024 Lexus TX Prototype First Drive Review: First-Generation American

2024 Lexus TX Prototype First Drive Review: First-Generation American

Lexus’ rival to the Acura MDX and Infiniti QX60 is spacious and serene, but not even slightly sporty.

By Brett T. Evans Sep 19 2023

2025 Volvo EX30 First Ride Review: Little EV Goes Big On Charm

2025 Volvo EX30 First Ride Review: Little EV Goes Big On Charm

The Volvo EX30 hopes to one-up the Audi Q4 E-Tron and Tesla Model Y by offering big personality in a small and affordable package.

By Steven Ewing Sep 19 2023

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class First Drive Review: Transcontinental Cruiser

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class First Drive Review: Transcontinental Cruiser

Rakish styling and a 375-horsepower inline-six help set the CLE apart from its E-Class and C-Class predecessors.

By Brett T. Evans Sep 12 2023

2024 Polestar 2 First Drive Review: Making A Great Car Even Better

2024 Polestar 2 First Drive Review: Making A Great Car Even Better

A new rear-wheel-drive base model brings more fun and performance to this handsome EV.

By Daniel Golson Sep 06 2023

2023 Rivian R1T Dual Motor First Drive: Technically Less, But Still Capable

2023 Rivian R1T Dual Motor First Drive: Technically Less, But Still Capable

The dual-motor Rivian might seem less exciting on paper, but it sure doesn’t feel that way.

By Kevin Williams Aug 30 2023

2024 Porsche Panamera Prototype First Drive Review: Luxe And Lively

2024 Porsche Panamera Prototype First Drive Review: Luxe And Lively

Porsche's third-gen Panamera gets a bigger hybrid battery and more range, but it doesn't come at the expense of performance.

By Tim Stevens Aug 23 2023

2024 Lucid Air Sapphire First Drive Review: Crystal Blue Persuasion

2024 Lucid Air Sapphire First Drive Review: Crystal Blue Persuasion

The superlative sedan makes 1,234 horsepower and costs a cool quarter-mil.

By Brett T. Evans Aug 08 2023

2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse First Drive Review: New Name, Same Great V8

2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse First Drive Review: New Name, Same Great V8

With power and poise, the 500-horsepower Dark Horse could remain a staple for years to come.

By Jeff Perez Aug 01 2023

2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron Prototype First Drive Review: Applied Learnings

2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron Prototype First Drive Review: Applied Learnings

The Mercedes EQE SUV rival looks promising thanks to a targeted 373-mile WLTP range.

By Steven Ewing Jul 25 2023

2024 Ford Mustang GT First Drive Review: Wild Horses Keep Dragging Me Away

2024 Ford Mustang GT First Drive Review: Wild Horses Keep Dragging Me Away

The new five-oh has tons of technology, but with 486 naturally aspirated horsepower, it doesn’t forget its roots.

By Brett T. Evans Jul 25 2023

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class First Drive Review: A Subtly Sublime Sedan

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class First Drive Review: A Subtly Sublime Sedan

The rival to the BMW 5 Series has a mild-hybrid powertrain to be even more civilized.

By Tim Stevens Jul 24 2023

2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost First Drive Review: Hobby Horse

2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost First Drive Review: Hobby Horse

With 315 horsepower and available Drift Brake, the base-model Mustang is still good fun to chuck around.

By Brett T. Evans Jul 24 2023

Prodrive P25 First Drive Review: Leveling Up An Icon

Prodrive P25 First Drive Review: Leveling Up An Icon

Subaru's legendary 22B has been updated for the 21st century, and it $%@ing rips.

By Seyth Miersma Jul 19 2023

2024 Buick Envista First Drive Review: A Smart Reskin

2024 Buick Envista First Drive Review: A Smart Reskin

Will the sleek shape of the newest baby Buick entice buyers away from the Honda HR-V and Kia Seltos?

By Seyth Miersma Jul 11 2023

2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV: All That Glitters Is Not Gold

2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV: All That Glitters Is Not Gold

An unsettled ride dulls some of the 677-horsepower EV’s shine.

By Brett T. Evans Jul 10 2023

2024 Lotus Eletre First Drive Review: New Beginnings

2024 Lotus Eletre First Drive Review: New Beginnings

Lotus’ 905-hp electric SUV breaks away from the company’s past and shows its direction toward the future.

By Steven Ewing Jul 10 2023

2024 Aston Martin DB12 First Drive Review: Tres Bien

2024 Aston Martin DB12 First Drive Review: Tres Bien

Aston’s new 671-horsepower “Super Tourer” brings the fight to Ferrari with relentless speed and a new upscale interior.

By Jeff Perez Jul 04 2023

2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre First Drive Review: Bitter Sweet Symphony

2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre First Drive Review: Bitter Sweet Symphony

You can miss the 6.75-liter V12 all you want, but the all-electric Spectre is a glorious replacement.

By Brandon Turkus Jul 03 2023

2024 Jeep Wrangler First Drive Review: Winches, Willys, And Waypoints

2024 Jeep Wrangler First Drive Review: Winches, Willys, And Waypoints

The refreshed Wrangler has plenty of new features to get excited about, but it's still the plug-in hybrid that gets us – wait for it – electrified.

By Emme Hall Jun 29 2023

2024 Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance First Drive Review: Big Daddy

2024 Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance First Drive Review: Big Daddy

The most powerful S-Class of all time gets 791 horsepower thanks to a plug-in powertrain.

By Brett T. Evans Jun 27 2023

2024 Audi RS6 Avant Performance First Drive Review: Supercar With Storage

2024 Audi RS6 Avant Performance First Drive Review: Supercar With Storage

With 621 horsepower from a twin-turbo V8 and a 0-60 time of 3.3 seconds, Audi’s performance wagon packs power and room for five.

By Jeff Perez Jun 27 2023

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