First Impressions
As soon as the test cars arrive, we can't wait to get behind the wheel and give viewers a first impression of the latest vehicles to hit the MotorWeek lot.
Most Recent First Impressions
2022 Hyundai Kona Episode 4138
The 2022 Hyundai Kona brings a lot of change for this sub-compact utility, now updated and with more options under the hood. Hyundai offers a variety of powertrains for the Kona, including electrified solutions and new N performance model. But this decked-out, mainstream Limited model uses a…
2022 Toyota Tundra Hybrid Episode 4137
The third-generation Toyota Tundra full-size pickup is here, and it came in force. i-FORCE, that is, assisted by a new hybrid powertrain. Headlining the show is an i-FORCE 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6. The i-FORCE MAX casts an electric motor in a supporting role, mounted between the engine and 10-speed…
2023 Nissan Z
Some say it’s best to show up for a party fashionably late and dressed to kill, if you want to make a grand entrance. Nissan apparently agrees, as the long-awaited 2023 Nissan Z has finally arrived at the sports car ball, wearing a well-tailored tuxedo and showing off some impressive moves. The…
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
It's been almost two decades since Ford has had a new F150 Lightning, and the 2022 effort at revival is vastly different as a full-on electric truck. And with such a drastic change over to an EV, this had many pickup fans more than a little concerned. Well, we’re here to calm any of those nerves…
2022 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate & AT4X
The premium pick-up segment is alive and well in America. For 2022, GMC is pulling out all the stops with two new top-of-the-line trims for the Sierra 1500: the Denali Ultimate and the AT4X. We crossed the continental United States all the way to San Diego, California, to try out both. First up was…
2023 Kia Sportage
In the crowded realm of compact SUV’s, it can be challenging for automakers to stand out among the competition. So for 2023, Kia thought it was the perfect opportunity to give the Sportage a complete overhaul inside and out. We recently had the opportunity to fly out to Palm Springs, California for an…
2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Episode 4135
As Volvo continues to strive towards its electrification goals, the North American launch of the 2022 XC40 Recharge EV gives further credence to their resolve. It’s powered by a battery with 67-usable kilowatt hours, energizing the standard dual-motor all-wheel drive system to 402 horsepower and 486…
Mercedes Level 3 Drive Pilot
In December 2021, Mercedes-Benz became the first OEM to meet the legal requirements for international Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities. Their Level 3 system, called Drive Pilot, is currently only offered in Germany but the brand now has plans to get the system certified right here in the U.S.…
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Episode 4134
The easiest way to describe the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is as the little sibling of the CT5-V Blackwing. But we found it to be totally deserving of a life not hidden in its big brother’s shadow. As its name implies, it’s based off Cadillac’s CT4 compact sedan. A smaller platform means a…
2022 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup Episode 4134
Our Quick Spins are quickly becoming electric vehicle spins, as more and more EVs are being launched. Many of them, like this 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup, are ones we’ve been hearing about for years; which has a way of building up high expectations by the time we finally get behind the wheel. Most of…