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.
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2023 Toyota bZ4X Episode 4141
Toyota is a long-standing name in electrified powertrains, so it comes as no surprise they’re diving head-first into the full EV pool with the bZ4X. That’s ‘bZ' standing for Toyota’s “Beyond Zero” electrification initiative, the number ‘4’ which indicates its size, and ‘X’ signifying it’s a…
2022 Audi S5 Sportback Episode 4141
So often it feels like there’s a tipping scale between practicality and performance. Many find their own way to balance those scales, including Audi with the 2022 S5 Sportback. Putting practicality first, the S5 is traditionally configured as a two-door coupe or a drop-top cabriolet, but the…
2023 Cadillac Escalade V
For decades, General Motors has set the standard for the full size SUV segment, creating people movers that are practical for on-the-go families that need a lot of space and the Escalade being the most luxurious one. Well, it’s time for something a little less practical but a lot more fun. Meet the…
2023 Kia Sportage Episode 4140
Almost every automaker has their hand in the compact SUV-pot, meaning there’s a constant need to innovate. As is the case with Kia’s longest running nameplate, the Sportage. It’s been redesigned inside and out for 2023. Powering this Sportage is a 2.5-liter inline-four engine, sending 187 horsepower…
2022 Infiniti Q50 Episode 4139
The 2022 Q50 may stand alone as Infiniti’s only four-door sedan now, but we went into it with high hopes, figuring they must’ve gone all out in this luxury-sport effort. Underneath its sharp bodylines is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine, putting out a cool 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. If…
2023 Subaru Solterra Episode 4139
Yet another familiar car brand has joined the EV ranks. It’s Subaru with the 2023 Solterra SUV; and we’re just back from a California Quick Spin First Drive. Subaru has partnered with Toyota for this venture, with the Solterra differing from its bZ4X platform-mate in some significant ways. It…
2023 Acura Integra
Just about every car manufacturer that’s withstood the test of time has at least one namesake they’re best remembered for. In Acura’s case, one of those names is Integra; and after a roughly 15-year hiatus, it’s back. We had a chance to drive the 2023 Acura Integra and see how well it honors that…
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
“When I drove the all-new S-Class for the first time, it impressed me inside and out. Exterior styling, the new interior design, plus the new technology. But what really excited me about the new S-Class is what it would mean for the rest of the Mercedes-Benz lineup, including here in this entry…
2022 Hyundai Kona Episode 4138
The 2022 Hyundai Kona brings a lot of change for this sub-compact utility, now updated and with more options under the hood. Hyundai offers a variety of powertrains for the Kona, including electrified solutions and new N performance model. But this decked-out, mainstream Limited model uses a…
2022 Toyota Tundra Hybrid Episode 4137
The third-generation Toyota Tundra full-size pickup is here, and it came in force. i-FORCE, that is, assisted by a new hybrid powertrain. Headlining the show is an i-FORCE 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6. The i-FORCE MAX casts an electric motor in a supporting role, mounted between the engine and 10-speed…