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2021 BMW X3 xDrive30e Episode 4028
The current 3rd generation BMW X3 has been on the road since 2018. So, it’s not time for an all-new one just yet, or even for a mid-cycle refresh really. But there is news about an added powertrain option, and as you might have guessed, there’s a plug involved. BMW already has a host of plug-ins throughout their lineup, but they haven’t had one in their best-selling…
2021 Honda Odyssey Episode 4028, Episode 4041
Honda has continued to show their commitment to the minivan segment, and have been rewarded by legions of faithful fans of their Odyssey. So, ’21 sees a host of updates to keep those fans happy, as well as perhaps entice some new households to think twice before buying that “less practical” crossover. While seeing a minivan roll into the MotorWeek lot for testing,…
2021 Volvo S90 Recharge & XC90 Recharge Episode 4027, Episode 4052
Few European brands have embraced electrification more than Volvo. They are committed to phasing out diesel engines entirely. While refocusing their efforts to deliver plug-in options for every vehicle in their lineup, with the goal of being fully electrified by 2025. But, don’t think latest XC90 or S90 Recharge models are merely placeholders. In order to better market…
2021 Cadillac CT4-V Episode 4026
If you’re a Cadillac fan, you know that the ATS sedan has been replaced by the CT4. You may even know that there’s a V-series version of the CT4. What you may not know, is that V doesn’t quite mean what it used to. Confused? Well, whether you’re in the know, or looking for answers, our next test of the CT4 V-Series should help. Not to put a damper on things right off…
2021 Toyota GR Supra Episode 4025
The Toyota Supra has barely been back in business a year, and they’re already talking expansion. That's right, for 2021, the Toyota GR Supra has more and less of everything we love. Now that sounds like a great reason to hit the road and get to know it all over again. The most significant news for the 2021 Toyota GR Supra is the fact that there’s a lighter, more…
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Episode 4024, Episode 4040
Using both the Mustang and Mach names to launch their all new high performance all-electric SUV, Ford certainly stirred up controversy. What’s never been in debate, however, is how awesome this EV utility turned out; easily walking away with our MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Best of the Year award. So we thought we’d spend a little more time exploring what makes the Ford…
2021 Polestar 2 Episode 4024
While Volvo is forging ahead full bore to electrify all of their models, it’s their sibling-sub brand polestar that’s leading the charge. Last year, they delivered the Polestar 1 plug-in luxury sport coupe. This year, their efforts amp up with a fully-electric sport sedan, the Polestar 2. The 2021 Polestar 2 may be the first all-electric car from the upstart Polestar…
2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S & Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Episode 4022
The Porsche lineup has certainly gotten a lot more diverse over the last few decades; but through it all their priorities have not changed, performance is still number one! And for ’21 their Panamera sedan series adds more performance and more diversity, as well as a lot more of just about everything else! The Porsche Panamera executive car was quite a shock to the…
2021 RAM 1500 TRX Episode 4022, Episode 4030
Without a doubt the Ford Raptor set a new standard for production pickup truck high performance. Just like Ford did with the SVT Lightning before it. And there’s been no true challenger, until now. Enter the RAM 1500 TRX. An answer to the question, just how insane can you build a RAM? When you have the most talked-about performance engine in recent memory, and you’ve…
2021 Toyota Sienna Episode 4021
When looking for a daily driver to haul your brood and their friends around, it’s hard to beat a minivan. And while they continue to get a bad rap, they also soldier on, being the most practical vehicle on the road. While innovating and changing the segment along the way. And here’s the latest game changer. The new Toyota Sienna. All aboard! As American’s tastes have…