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
2023 Porsche Macan T
What do you think of when Porsche pops into conversation? Posh, premium, powerful? Maybe some other adjectives. What about the letter “T?” Well, that letter is exactly why Porsche brought us out to Los Angeles: to check out the upcoming 2023 Macan T SUV. The Macan has been in the United States since…
2023 Mazda CX-50 Episode 4136
It seems like so many automakers are trying to tackle the great outdoors with special trims, additional packages, and even new models. Mazda has picked up the trail with their upcoming 2023 CX-50 SUV. The CX-50 is said to be purpose built for the active lifestyles of North Americans; think a week…
2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Episode 4137
The best keep getting better at Porsche, and the new 718 Cayman GT4 RS brought out the best in us during our initial track laps at the Streets of Willow race course in central California. When you’ve got a parts bin as extensive as Porsche’s to pick from, you can create some pretty amazing…
2023 Volkswagen ID. Buzz
For some, Woodstock and bell-bottomed jeans are just a distant memory. For others, artifacts of a time come and gone. But, Volkswagen has defibrillated one of their most prolific icons, the VW microbus, now revived as the all-electric ID.Buzz. It’s true, the bus is back and it’s all-electric, as VW…
2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Episode 4126
It wasn’t surprising to see this 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback join the Sedan for its 11-th generation. It’s a commuter with sporty European flair, and an excellent value. This Sport Touring, along with the EX-L, comes with a 180-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four. LX and Sport models get…
2022 Kia EV6 Episode 4131
The Kia brand is no stranger to electric vehicles, having produced all-electric versions of the Niro and Soul since the late 2010s. But the brand is ready to launch their first fully dedicated EV, the 2022 Kia EV6, and we recently ventured out to Northern California to get some time behind the wheel…
2023 Toyota Sequoia
The full-size SUV segment is more competitive than ever and Toyota’s Sequoia hasn’t seen a proper redesign since 2008. Well, the third-generation is officially on the horizon as Toyota recently revealed their all-new 2023 Sequoia. The 3-row SUV will share the same body-on-frame platform as the…
2022 Porsche Taycan GTS & GTS Sport Turismo Episode 4124
Porsche sedans are nothing new, but when they released the all-electric Taycan in 2020, it turned heads and quickly became a hot-seller-- and for good reasons. The satisfaction of an electric powertrain, the handling of a purebred Porsche, and the luxury of a Panamera; what’s not to love? Well,…
2022 Mercedes-AMG EQS Episode 4121
Most every model in the Mercedes-Benz lineup has been touched by the brand’s high-performance arm, AMG. So, it was only a matter of time before they headed into uncharted waters with their first all-electric performance sedan, the 2022 Mercedes-AMG EQS. The EQS is the EV equivalent of the flagship…
2022 Ford Bronco Raptor
When a Ford pickup needs a pickup, it gets the Raptor package, courtesy of the Blue Oval’s in-house Ford Performance division. Well, the ever-so-popular revival of the Ford Bronco SUV is set to receive the Raptor treatment for the 2022 model year. The Bronco Raptor will be sold exclusively in the…