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 Ford Maverick
Just when you thought you’d heard all that was new for Ford trucks with the official debut of the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning just a few weeks ago, Ford unveils even bigger news in a smaller package... an all-new compact-sized Ford Maverick. When the Escape-based 2022 Ford Maverick arrives…
2022 Volkswagen Taos Episode 4050
Man, does it feel good to get back out on the road and drive some cars and I’m doing it this week in rural Northern Virginia in the all-new 2022 Volkswagen Taos. I swore I’d never do it, but I had to think back to 2020 to refresh my memory on Volkswagen's all-new entry-level SUV, as it was revealed…
2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness
As we start to emerge on the other side of this pandemic, it seems that Americans have adventure travel in their plans, as more and more manufacturers seem to be jacking upride heights and tacking on cladding with off-road excursions in mind. It only seems fitting Subaru would join this trend with the…
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
While Volkswagen’s transition to all electric is well underway, it’s just that, a transition; that means there are still plenty of gasoline-powered vehicles in their mix, including this freshened up 2022 Tiguan, which is their best-selling model. Styling updates bring it more in line with the Arteon…
2022 Honda Civic
There’s an all-new Honda Civic headed our way. This 2022 Honda Civic Sedan represents the 11th generation of Honda’s longest running model. With its cleaner and more matured styling, this one is a clear evolution of what Civic has always been; a sporty looking, feature-packed 4-door sedan with…
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition Episode 4045
The Ford Mustang Mach-E has already been a galloping hit. But, things are about to get even more “unbridled” with the arrival of the 2021 Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition. Yes, this is the one we’ve been waiting for. The standard Mach-E GT gets a dual motor all-wheel-drive setup with…
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS
While there are some luxurious EVs; none could be described as a true luxury sedan like this 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS. The ultra-slick rounded shape may not be so easy on the eyes, but it sure is easy through the wind; Mercedes claiming it has the lowest coefficient of drag for any production car…
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Hyundai has been floating the idea of a pickup truck for some time, going back at least to 2015. But, that idea is about to become a reality, with the 2022 Santa Cruz. Built in Alabama on the compact front–drive based Tucson platform, means that it’s smaller than any other pickup currently…
2024 GMC HUMMER EV SUV Episode 4041
When General Motors relaunched Hummer last fall as an all-electric brand, we knew that a pickup truck was just the beginning. And now, the Hummer as we used to know it, has returned, or will return, as the 2024 Hummer EV SUV. No big surprises here, as the SUV uses the same Ultium Platform as the…
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe
The Hyundai Santa Fe midsize crossover just got a complete redesign for 2019, but it appears that was only the first chapter; as for 2021, the story gets a whole lot more interesting with updates all around, as well as a new Santa Fe Hybrid. Hyundai has been in the hybrid game for quite some time…