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

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…

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…