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.
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2023 Porsche 911 Dakar Episode 4223
The Porsche 911 needs no introduction thanks to decades of heritage backing it up. But where many people see the 911 nameplate as an asphalt-ready sports car— which it is— Porsche is eager to remind us of the model’s rally pedigree with this: the 2023 911 Dakar.It’s named after the world-renowned…
2023 Kia Telluride Episode 4222
Kia struck gold with their Telluride three-row SUV back in 2020, and now just three years later it’s time for a mid-cycle refresh. So down we went to San Antonio, Texas, for some Telluride trekkin’. Now, this update comes with more than just a new face, but that’s probably one of the first things…
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Episode 4222
The Mitsubishi Outlander seems to find new ways to impress us every time we hop in one. For 2023, it’s the long anticipated plug-in hybrid version that sees the biggest jump forward-- so we made a jump of our own down to Franklin, Tennessee, to get behind the wheel. This all-new generation of…
2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys Episode 4220
This 2023 Wrangler Willys pays homage to Jeeps of old most obviously in name, but also in rugged capability inherited through decades of trail experience. Our tester is powered by the Wrangler’s 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four, making 270 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. It’s paired to an…
2023 Kia EV6 GT Episode 4220
The Kia EV6 is already an all-electric force to be reckoned with, but why stop there… or at all? Instead, let’s go full-send with the 2023 EV6 GT. The GT isn’t to be confused with the EV6 GT-Line and one purposeful jab of the pedal instantly eliminates the conflation, as the GT kicks things up to a…
2023 Porsche 911 Carrera T Episode 4219
When it comes to touring cars, Porsche knows a thing or two. Case in point, the 911 Carrera T, now back for 2023 on the current 992 platform. This car is all about connected driving without excessive power. The rear-mounted, twin-turbo flat-6 conjures up a relatively modest 379 horsepower and 331…
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
So you’re in the market for a new SUV, perhaps a hybrid, or smarter yet, a plug-in hybrid. But there are just so many choices to choose from. However, there is one brand that you probably haven’t considered; Mitsubishi. But, you should. So let’s hop in the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and take a…
2023 Toyota Prius Episode 4218
2023 ushers in a new era for the Toyota Prius. Most obviously, this hybrid hero received a head-turning redesign, but we’ll come back to the dashing new looks; first, we need to talk about what’s underneath. The new Prius introduces a fifth-generation hybrid system: battery-driven motors coupled to…
2023 Honda Civic Type R Episode 4217
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is finally here, and we were stoked to hit Sonoma Raceway for a First Drive track session in the most powerful Type R to date. Credit for that goes to the 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder making a stout 315 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Power meets the front wheels…
2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante Episode 4216
Even if you’re not brushed up on your Italian, you can probably guess that Performante translates to Performance. And with regards to their 2023 Lamborghini Urus SUV, Performante translates into less weight, more grip and a little more power. Lambo managed to shave off 47 kilos, or just over 100…