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2022 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2-Door Episode 4133
Still Everything We’ve Come To Love About The New Mini – Ever since BMW relaunched the MINI brand for 2002, they’ve been very successful at making constant updates without straying too far from the cute looks and go-kart personality that attracts so many fans. And that’s where we find ourselves with this 2022 MINI Cooper S 2-door hardtop. New style, new tech,…
2022 Hyundai Tucson Episode 4132
Depending on how closely you follow the automotive industry in general, or the Hyundai brand more specifically, you may or may not know that the Tucson utility is Hyundai’s best-selling model worldwide. And that means changes have a big impact. So let’s dig deeper into the all-new 4th generation Tucson. Few vehicles showcase the rapid growth and transformation of the…
2022 Subaru BRZ Episode 4131, Episode 4146
Spirit Of The Original Kept Fully Intact – When it comes to performance, Subaru’s reputation mostly lies in building rally-inspired all-wheel-drive vehicles like the WRX STI. But, a joint venture with Toyota that resulted in 2013’s BRZ showed they can do affordable rear-drive sporty, too. So, let’s see what a road test of a new 2nd generation BRZ reveals…
2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback Episode 4131
All The Things We Look For In A Sporty Utility – Audi’s lineup of sport utility vehicles is as comprehensive as any of its competition, with not only many sizes to choose from, but multiple variations that crank up both style and performance. So, let’s find out where this SQ5 Sportback speeds into that equation. The Audi Q5 is the brand’s compact luxury SUV that…
2022 BMW M3 Competition xDrive Episode 4130
A Supercar in Sedan Clothing – No one can argue with the fact that the BMW M3 is a highly potent track weapon. But in the interest of “competition,” there’s an M3 that takes things to yet another level. And, you guessed it, it’s called the M3 competition. Well, not everyone here at MotorWeek gets a trophy, so let’s hit the track and see what the competition has…
2022 Ford F-150 Raptor Episode 4130, Episode 4145
Still A Fantastic Overall Package – No doubt Ford unleashed a whole new kind of performance truck when the SVT Raptor arrived for 2010. The 2nd-gen Raptor entered for 2017, more capable in many ways, but with a twin-turbo v6 instead of a monstrous v8. Well, now it’s on to the 3rd generation. So, let’s see what surprises Ford has in store this time! For most of…
2022 Hyundai Elantra N Episode 4129
Hyundai Continues To Find New Ways To Impress – Hyundai launched their N performance division with 2019’s Veloster N, a hyper-hatch that impressed us with its nimbleness and totally rewarding driving experience. Well, this year we’re back at the track for the next step in Hyundai's high performance journey, the Elantra N. There are so many things about the 2022…
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S Episode 4129, Episode 4144
Sets A New Standard For Fully-Electric SUVs – After dabbling with battery electric concepts for years, Volkswagen was actually one of the first brands to make a production commitment to go full ev. The ID.4 was the first all-new design to embody that philosophy; offering roomy suv practicality at an affordable price. But one thing was missing: all-wheel-drive.…
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Episode 4128, Episode 4143
Seemingly The Well-Mannered Offspring Of A Hellcat Charger And BMW M3 – Much like bigfoot, for years now we’ve been hearing tales of a mythical creature known as the Cadillac Blackwing. A literal fire-breathing beast so ferocious it strikes fear in the hearts of both lesser sedans and road courses all over the land. Well, won’t you join us now as we hit the…
2022 Infiniti QX60 Episode 4128
A Strikingly Beautiful Utility That Doesn’t Forget the Utility – We admit, it's been a little hard to follow what’s going on with Infiniti SUVs these days, with new strategy and seemingly constant name changes. Well, what you need to know about this 2022 Infiniti QX60 is that it’s based on Nissan’s all-new Pathfinder, and it hopes to raise the bar for…