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2022 Volkswagen Golf R Episode 4127
The Golf R Seems to Have Joined The Ranks Of Well-Mannered European Sport Sedans – More than any other brand over the decades, Volkswagen has proven that you don’t have to spend a whole lot of money to have a whole lot of driving fun. But, after experiencing their R32's and legendary Golf R's, we realized they had a far more serious side as well. Well now, it’s…
2022 Toyota GR 86 Episode 4126
A Spot-On Automotive Delight – Talk about an identity crisis! This car has only been around for 10–years. Yet after starting out as the Scion FR-S, it had a name change to Toyota 86 and now it’s the GR86! Still, through all the name games, its mission has remained the same: providing big thrills for small bucks. So, let’s see if the new Toyota GR86 keeps the…
2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Episode 4125
The One 911 That Can Do It All – When it comes to dreaming about owning a Porsche 911, there are just so many models to choose from. Even once you’ve narrowed it down to coupe, convertible, or Targa; there’s the standard Carrera, S, GT, Turbo; and aren’t they all turbos anyway now? And more. Well, take it from us, what you’re looking for is the one that can do it…
2022 Mazda MX-30 Episode 4125
Everything We Look for in a Mazda – The list of car makers without a full battery electric in their lineup is getting shorter by the day. Well, it’s time to cross another one off the list as Mazda is plugging into the game with this affordable MX-30 crossover. Let’s find out what it has to offer the first-time EV buyer. So, Mazda is entering the EV pond and…
2021 Lamborghini Huracan STO Episode 4124, Episode 4142
Sets Itself Apart Where It Matters most...On A Race Track – As you can imagine, driving any Lamborghini, anywhere, is exciting! But, driving one that was specifically built for getting around a road course as fast as possible? Well, that’s a whole new level of fun. So, enough talking, let’s hit Roebling roads raceway in this Lamborghini Huracan STO, and get this…
2022 Genesis GV70 Episode 4124
A Hit No Matter How You Look At It – In the relatively short time that Genesis has been a standalone brand, they’ve proved it’s possible to deliver world class style and luxury with value attached. Well now, they’re adding to their lineup with the compact GV70, their 2nd utility vehicle, slotted beneath the midsize GV80. So, does the newcomer just fill the need…
2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 Episode 4122, Episode 4140
This S-Class has Taken Luxury to a New Level – For generations, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has truly embodied what it means to be a brand flagship; not only ushering in new technology and styling that quickly trickle down to the rest of their lineup, but setting a new benchmark for the luxury sedan segment itself. Now with SUVs now being the real attention…
2022 Lexus IS 500 F SPORT Performance Episode 4122
Its Raucous V8 is a Glorious Departure from Turboland – When it comes to small, luxury-minded sport sedans, it’s all about balance. And over the years, Lexus has been all over the place with their IS 4-door. Too much luxury for some, not enough for others. Too much technology, not enough performance—and on and on. Let’s hit the track in the new IS 500 F Sport…
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Feels More Like a Low Slung Sports Car Than Any Pickup Truck We’ve Ever Driven – One of the complaints we hear most from viewers is that no one builds small, affordable pickup trucks anymore. Well, that was then and this is now. Ford has stepped up with the fun and frugal maverick, and Hyundai with this snazzier Santa Cruz. Two big brands, two somewhat…
2022 Infiniti QX55 Episode 4120
A More Stylish QX That Comes With Very Little Compromise – Infiniti has been waging war with European luxury brands since the late 1980s. And, since coupe-style utility vehicles are the latest must haves for automotive Europhiles, it makes sense that Infiniti would join in, too. So, let’s find out more about this Infiniti QX55, and see if it’s a worthy…