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 Volvo C40 Recharge Episode 4113
Volvo has some pretty ambitious goals in moving toward electrification by the end of the decade. So just a year after they launched their fully electric version of the XC40 here in the U.S., Volvo is adding another full EV to their lineup with the 2022 C40 Recharge. We recently made a trip to…
2022 Subaru BRZ Episode 4112
The second-generation of Subaru's BRZ breezes into the lineup for 2022 with more of everything we’ve always loved about this small rear-drive 2+2 sports car. The basic chassis is still shared with Toyota's GR 86, also new for ’22, but Subaru has tuned it’s version for stability and precision, with…
2021 Lamborghini Huracan STO
The Lamborghini Huracan made landfall in the U.S. back in 2014 and with it came the winds of change for the Italian brand. Not only did it churn up sales records, but it brought on a flood of motorsport success, including three straight wins at the Daytona 24 Hours, which has led to this Huracan…
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition Episode 4107
Sit back relax and let us do the driving with a new round of quick spins. Ford is going electric in a big way. Not by starting a new brand. But rather, by electrifying two of their most popular and historic model nameplates. The F-150, and of course the Mustang. Yes, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E…
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Episode 4106
The Lightning is back! Yes, the long awaited all-electric Ford F-150 pickup will be named the F-150 Lightning. It will do SVT proud, with over 560-horsepower, 775 lb-ft. of torque, and mid 4-second 0-60s. But that’s not what the Lightning is about; with a 10,000-lbs. tow rating and standard…
2022 Lexus NX
I’m behind the wheel of the all new NX. I’m driving it around Scottsdale, AZ and I gotta say it feels really good on the road. For 2022 the NX has been completely redesigned from the ground up...four powertrains are available. Including two hybrid electric models. First, we have the NX 450 h plus:…
2022 Ford Maverick
The 2022 Ford Maverick is the return of the smaller sport truck! And by smaller, I mean just the right size. This time around it's on a more agile unibody platform wrapped in a fun design that looks capable, rugged and cute at the same time. The unique interior with its ice cooler-esque door…
2022 Mazda MX-30 Episode 4119
Mazda is slowly moving toward electrification, with plans to launch two PHEVs and one hybrid crossover next year. But it all starts here, with the brand’s first EV in North America, the 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV which we recently drove for the very first time in Orange County, California. We’ll get this…
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition
Ever since the Mustang Mach-E hit the streets, it’s this car that we’ve been waiting for, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition; and now we’re finally behind the wheel for an exclusive First Drive. The Mach-E GT gets dual motor all-wheel-drive standard, with 480-horsepower and 600…
2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
After spending a lot of time in 911 GT3s lately; it’s time to shift our focus to the Carrera side of things, with a First Drive of the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS in North Georgia. For years now, GTS models have essentially gathered together a bunch of performance options that are available for the…