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
2010 Kia Forte Episode 2842
Prefer to downsize to save gas? Well, why not this-all new compact, the 2010 Kia Forte. Replacing the aging Spectra, the Forte will be available as both a Sedan, and as a Koup, spelled with a “K.” Out first, the Forte Sedan shows a more upscale styling direction for Kia cars. Surrounding its four…
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Episode 2842
Our first set of carkeys is actually our second turn with the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. This time we got to live with it for two weeks. This mid-size full-hybrid sedan is powered by an updated version of the Ford Escape Hybrid’s gas-electric powertrain. It combines a 155-horsepower 2.5-liter Atkinson…
2010 Lexus IS 350C Episode 2839
Whenever keys get tossed to us in Southern California, we always hope they fit a convertible. So, with much delight we hit the start button in this new for 2010 Lexus IS 350C and headed for the beach. Despite its looks, the hood is the only sheet metal that the IS convertible shares with the sedan. …
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Episode 2838
Next up, Mercedes-Benz replaces its CLK-Class Coupe with the slightly larger 2010 E-Class Coupe - the E350 and the E550. The move is more than just a clean-up of nomenclature. Benz is making room at the lower-end of its line for the eventual arrival of a C-Class Coupe. With the chassis hardware…
2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Episode 2838
The Ford Shelby GT500 made its debut in 1967 with a ferocious double-dose of power and style. In 2007, Carroll Shelby was called upon to work his magic on an all-new 21st Century Mustang. The result? The GT500 was reborn with a supercharged 500-horsepower V8. Now, for 2010, the Ford Shelby GT500…
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Episode 2834
While not labeled as a direct competitor to the Camaro and other Detroit power coupes, it's impossible not to think the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe could be considered as such. This encore to the award winning sedan, shares the same rear-wheel drive architecture, but goes its own way with a truly…
2010 Chevrolet Camaro Episode 2833
It seems like everywhere we've been lately everyone has been asking "have you driven the new Camaro, yet?" Well, we can finally say "yes we have" and "yes it was worth the wait." Chevrolet would have us believe that this is more than just a retro-styled muscle car aimed at the likes of Mustang and…
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Episode 2832
Our next set of keys fit the “heart and soul” of Mercedes-Benz, the all-new 2010 E-Class. Besides an edgier look, the latest “E” boasts more techno-goodies than even the vaulted S-class. The sleek, aggressive styling of the E-Class actually previewed on the ConceptFASCINATION shown at last fall’s…
2010 Kia Soul Episode 2832
When Kia unveiled the Soul Concept at the 2006 auto show in Detroit, it got polite but generally blasé reviews from the motoring press. Gas was still cheap and it looked like just another compact-crossover utility looking for a market. Boy, have times changed. The production 2010 Kia Soul is now…
2010 Ford BEV Episode 2830
The zero-emissions movement has gained a major new momentum with Ford’s Detroit Auto Show announcement that it will build an all-electric Focus-sized compact sedan in 2010. For now, it is simply known as the Ford Battery Electric Vehicle, or BEV. The BEV is a collaboration between Ford and component…