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 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Episode 4107
While a lot of recent Mercedes news has been on their electrification efforts, they’re still producing vehicles with gasoline engines for the foreseeable future. And that includes their flagship sedan, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which sees an extensive redesign. So we recently got some seat time…

2021 Ford Bronco Episode 4043
Well we’ve been waiting for this for a long time haven’t we? It's finally here, I’m in Texas driving the all new 2021 Ford Bronco! We’ve got a lot to cover, so let’s go! I’m sure over the past year you’ve studied the many different packages, pricing, and available options, maybe even planned out your…

2022 Kia EV6
Kia’s all-new 2022 EV6 fully-electric crossover is the first step in Kia’s plan to deliver 11 all-new electric vehicles worldwide by 2026. The EV6 rides on a dedicated Electric-Global Modular Platform shared with Hyundai. It brings with it, 800V DC fast-charging, which can add more than 200-miles…

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
It was welcome news in January when Jeep announced that after 10 years, they were finally redesigning their best-selling Grand Cherokee. And that for the very first time, the Grand Cherokee would have a three-row version. So recently, Jeep invited us out to their home in Detroit to drive the all-new…

2021 Toyota/Lexus New Product Showcase
Toyota recently invited us to their New Product Showcase at their headquarters in Plano, Texas where we got an in-person look at cars we had seen only through a computer screen, like the Toyota BZ4X all-electric Concept Vehicle. Toyota says the production version will be revealed this fall. Sheets…

2022 Ford Maverick
Just when you thought you’d heard all that was new for Ford trucks with the official debut of the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning just a few weeks ago, Ford unveils even bigger news in a smaller package... an all-new compact-sized Ford Maverick. When the Escape-based 2022 Ford Maverick arrives…

2022 Volkswagen Taos Episode 4050
Man, does it feel good to get back out on the road and drive some cars and I’m doing it this week in rural Northern Virginia in the all-new 2022 Volkswagen Taos. I swore I’d never do it, but I had to think back to 2020 to refresh my memory on Volkswagen's all-new entry-level SUV, as it was revealed…

2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness
As we start to emerge on the other side of this pandemic, it seems that Americans have adventure travel in their plans, as more and more manufacturers seem to be jacking upride heights and tacking on cladding with off-road excursions in mind. It only seems fitting Subaru would join this trend with the…

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
While Volkswagen’s transition to all electric is well underway, it’s just that, a transition; that means there are still plenty of gasoline-powered vehicles in their mix, including this freshened up 2022 Tiguan, which is their best-selling model. Styling updates bring it more in line with the Arteon…

2022 Honda Civic
There’s an all-new Honda Civic headed our way. This 2022 Honda Civic Sedan represents the 11th generation of Honda’s longest running model. With its cleaner and more matured styling, this one is a clear evolution of what Civic has always been; a sporty looking, feature-packed 4-door sedan with…