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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2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat & Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Episode 4020
Dodge is upping the high performance ante this year with the 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat, and the 2021 Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye. We were fortunate enough to get invited to North Carolina where we got to take both of these powerhouses on a leisurely cruise through the countryside, as well as put them…
2021 Hyundai Elantra Lineup Episode 4022
Hyundai is set to deliver 3 all-new 7th Gen Elantra models for 2021; the comfortable standard Elantra, the sporty N-Line, and the fuel efficient HEV. All three of which came dressed to impress for our first drives in and around Los Angeles. First let’s start with the extremely fuel efficient Elantra…
2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Episode 4015
Time for a very Quick Spin in the 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo; Mazda’s latest attempt to put even more vroom, in their zoom-zoom. It comes courtesy of the CX-9’s 2.5-liter I4 turbo. But, it’s not an exact engine swap, as it wouldn’t quite fit in the Mazda3’s engine bay. Mazda took advantage of the…
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Episode 4019
We’ve been talking about the Ford Mustang Mach-E ever since it debuted at the 2019 L.A. Auto Show. Well, 12 months, a global pandemic and presidential election later, we finally got our time behind the wheel of the Blue Oval’s first all-electric SUV. Yes, if you’re just now returning to the grid,…
2021 Ford Bronco Sport Episode 4017
Of all the things that have happened in 2020, the return of the Ford Bronco has to be one of the high points. And while the rough and tough two and four door Broncos get most of the attention, chances are, the smaller Bronco Sport will get most of the sales. The Bronco Sport rides on the Escape’s…
2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 Episode 4024
Maybach officially became a sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz back in 2015 and, so far, the badge has only graced the flagship S-Class sedan, which recently saw a world reveal of its own. But the growing segment of ultra-luxury SUVs has the Maybach family expanding with the launch of the 2021…
2021 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel Episode 4013
This week, we’re off on a diesel-powered Quick Spin in the 2021 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel. This was just a matter of time, after FCA’s third-gen 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 was added to the Wrangler lineup last year. And output here, is an identical 260-horsepower and 442 lb-ft. of torque as in the…
2021 Lincoln Nautilus Episode 4025
The Lincoln Nautilus has come a long way since it first set sail in 2019 as a rechristening of the MKX midsize Ford Edge-based crossover. The name change did bring some updates with it, but 2021 sees even bigger changes. Most impressive is the interior redo; an enhanced version of their sanctuary…
2021 Ford F-150 Episode 4003
The all-new 2021 Ford F-150 light duty pickup may not be revolutionary but its 14th generation does include more than a few significant advances. The previous generation brought aluminum bodies to the light-duty pickup truck segment, as well as made turbo power the norm. This gen. sees Ford deliver a…
2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Episode 4011
Volvo’s first full-EV is finally here, and no it’s not a wagon, but fittingly an SUV, the 2021 XC40 Recharge. It joins a plug-in gas-electric hybrid version already on sale overseas. And lest you think this EV crossover is designed to be only a family grocery getter, the XC40 Recharge shares it’s…