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 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…

2021 Lotus Evora GT Episode 4102
Yes, Lotus is still around; and heck yes they still make some pretty awesome sports cars. The latest is an updated Evora, now known as the 2021 Evora GT. Since we last drove this pint-sized track weapon, Lotus has changed the name from Evora 400 to Evora GT. Why? Well, because it no longer has…

2021 Acura TLX Type S Episode 4102
Ever since the 2nd generation Acura TLX debuted earlier this year; most talk has revolved around anticipation of this version of it to arrive, the 2021 TLX Type S. Well, it’s finally here, and we’re off for a Quick Spin. Starting with what is already Acura’s best performing sedan, the Type S adds…

2022 Polestar 2 Episode 4115
The Polestar 2 all-electric sport sedan has been on the market for just a year; and after launching with dual-motor all-wheel-drive and a range of 233-miles, 2022 brings a best of both worlds scenario when it comes to electric vehicles: lower price, more range. As you can imagine, this is…

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Episode 4116
With the arrival of the new Taos, Volkswagen has given the Tiguan an upscale makeover for 2022 with the aim of creating a clear distinction between them, as they are both technically in the same compact SUV class. The Tiguan is, indeed, bigger than the Taos and its 186-inches of overall length still…

2022 Infiniti QX60 Episode 4113
Our road test with the all-new Nissan Pathfinder airs in just a few weeks so it was only a matter of time before we got behind the wheel of its luxury counterpart, the 2022 Infiniti QX60! We recently had our first drive in this upscale 3-row utility out in California’s wine country, Napa…

2022 Porsche Macan Episode 4116
The revised 2022 Porsche Macan is finally here and it has a new look and more power! We recently got behind the wheel of this Python Green machine---and drove around beautiful Palos Verdes, California. It felt powerful, smooth and sporty, which is what we’ve come to love and expect from Porsche. No…

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Episode 4051
Toyota long ago brought hybrids into prime time; and in more recent times, the word Prime refers to the plug-in versions of their hybrid vehicles. The latest to hit the streets is this 2021 RAV4 Prime. Starting with the RAV’s well-proven hybrid system, the 2.5-liter I4 gets a slight retune, before…