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 Cadillac Escalade V Episode 4146
As more and more electric vehicles charge up for our automotive future, brands are releasing some “last hoorahs” of their internal combustion glories. And that is likely the case with Cadillac’s 2023 Escalade V. This is the first time the V-series badge has made its way to an SUV, so we went to…
2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic
Whether you’re a hard-core enthusiast or have even just seen a car, chances are you can recognize a Porsche 911. That’s partly because it kept the same body style for more than 2 decades after its introduction, but also because each successive generation has maintained a strong link to that original…
2023 Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica
We live in a time where people want what they want...and we want a lot. Performance car makers like BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche have been accommodating of late by making tweener models that offer most of the performance of their track stars with the every day drivability of their base level…
2023 Cadillac LYRIQ Episode 4145
Time to plug into what’s new from Cadillac with a Quick Spin first drive of the all-new and much anticipated 2023 LYRIQ 5-door, the first step in Cadillac’s transition to an all-electric future. The long and low proportions may suggest a traditional wagon, but Cadillac wants buyers to see it as a…
2022 Kia Seltos Nightfall Episode 4145
2022 marks just the second outing for the Kia Seltos, but this subcompact SUV is already learning some new tricks. One of them is the recently added Nightfall Edition trim. Nightfall is powered by the more-powerful of the two available powertrains: a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine. It’s…
2022 Porsche 911 Turbo S with Lightweight Package Episode 4144
The Porsche 911 is a name engraved in automotive legend, and we recently hit the track in this 2022 Turbo S-- outfitted with the Lightweight Package. To tackle that last bit first, the Lightweight Package shaves off about 60 pounds by deleting the electric steering column, heated front seats, and…
2023 Cadillac Lyriq
The transition has officially begun! This 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ marks the first of what is soon to be an all-electric lineup for GM’s luxury brand. It’s certainly one of the best-looking Cadillac’s we’ve seen in some time; long, low, progressive, and definitely new money. Goodbye art and science…
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Episode 4143
The phrase “entry-level” isn’t always synonymous with the Mercedes-Benz lineup, but the truth is there are some more attainable models. One of them is the C-Class sedan, which saw sees some significant changes for 2022. This fifth-generation C-Class comes off as a baby S-Class in many ways, with…
Hyundai’s Electrified Models
It seems like with each passing day, we are seeing more and more new EV’s hitting the streets. Hyundai is attempting to lead the charge as they continue to electrify current models with hopes of having eleven full EV’s by 2030. We were recently invited down to Music City, Nashville, Tennessee, for…
2023 Nissan Ariya Episode 4142
Nissan has turned to a new EV chapter, away from the pioneering Leaf, and to the 2023 Ariya; their first all-electric crossover utility. We recently had a chance in New York to get behind the wheel. The Ariya launches with four models, each powered by an 87 kilowatt-hour battery, but a base 63…