First Drives

2021 Ford Bronco Is as Refined as It Is Rugged

We knew the new Bronco would be great off-road, but its refinement is what really impresses.

2022 Aston Vantage F1 Edition: A Sharper Edge
Updates to Aston's Formula 1–inspired Vantage go beyond its stickers…
2021 Mercedes-Benz S580 Resets the Flagship
The ninth generation of the big Benz introduces tech and comfort we …
Everrati Takes the Air-Cooled 911 Electric
An all-electric conversion of a classic 964-generation 911 adds perf…
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Remains True to Form
A third row of seats doesn't diminish the redesigned Jeep Grand Cher…
Jun 16, 2021
Prototype Drive: 2022 Porsche Macan GTS Powers Up

An early drive in Porsche's updated Macan reveals a new top dog in the lineup.

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Jun 11, 2021
2022 Lexus IS500 Brings Back the V-8

This IS harks back to when the M3, C63, and RS4 all had naturally aspirated V-8s.

Jun 7, 2021
2021 Jaguar XF Cuts Off the Dead Wood

To simplify and refocus the XF, Jaguar shrinks the lineup.

Jun 7, 2021
2021 Rimac Nevera May Upend the Hypercar Paradigm

Unhinged acceleration with Croatia's $2.4 million, 1877-hp electric hypercar.

First Drive: 2007 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited

From the Archive: The original Jeep matures while remaining rowdy.
Jun 4, 2021
2021 Volkswagen GTI Clubsport Turns Up the GTI's Heat

If only VW's hotter, 296-hp hot hatch was available in the U.S.

Jun 2, 2021
2021 Land Rover Defender 90 Channels the Defender's Roots

The two-door Defender 90 excels as it crawls, wades, and climbs through the Scottish Highlands.
First Drive: 2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

From the Archive: A longer, more cargo-friendly Wrangler that is still just as capable of tackling rough terrain.
Jun 1, 2021
Prototype Drive: 2022 BMW i4 Takes On Tesla

An early drive of BMW's i4 EV reveals a hatchback that happens to be powered by batteries.
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First Drive: 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

From the Archive: A car nobody needs hits a track nobody knows for a ride nobody will forget.
May 28, 2021
2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Goes Nuclear

Jeep builds a 470-hp V-8–powered Wrangler. Hilarity ensues.

May 27, 2021
Toyota's Prius Rally Car Gets Down and Dirty

A team of Toyota engineers transform an otherwise dull car into a mudslinging experience.

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May 26, 2021
2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm Radicalizes the Sports Sedan

The 533-hp GTAm is a four-door with two seats.
May 26, 2021
2022 Volkswagen Taos Plays Big Among Subcompact SUVs

Nearly as large as the Tiguan, the Taos is an attractive new entry point for VW's crossover lineup.

May 25, 2021
Elemental Motoring: 2021 Aston Martin V12 Speedster

Dodging storm clouds in a nearly $1 million automotive art piece with no windshield.