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First Drives2025 Nissan Kicks: Starting From Scratch, Sort Of3.0/5
Santa Barbara, California— Competition is fierce among small crossovers. These vehicles are the next best thing for drivers who can’t afford a larger SUV or hesitate to go all-electric. Then again, like so many, they’re definitely not as cheap as they used to be a few years ago. For 2025, …
First Drives2026 Kia EV3: A Game Changer if the Price is Right4.5/5
Seoul, South Korea— Following the introduction of the EV3 Concept a year ago and a first look at the production model in May, the all-new Kia EV3 went on sale in its domestic market this summer and will soon launch in Europe. As a miniaturized EV9 , the electric hatchback …
First Drives2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: Simplified Lineup With a Big Choice to Make4.0/5
Ann Arbor, Michigan— Volkswagen enthusiasts have always enjoyed the flexibility of the German automaker’s platforms. Interchangeable parts have inspired countless tuners especially among Golf and Jetta fans. Things changed in 2011 when Volkswagen introduced the sixth-generation Jetta and wanted to please sedan-loving Americans. The car grew in length and lost …
First Drives2025 Volkswagen Jetta: Gunning for Fourth Place3.5/5
Ann Arbor, Michigan— Small, affordable cars have been dropping like flies for the past decade. Some makes have left the segment altogether, while others have decided to pay much less attention to it. SUVs and crossovers have taken over, as you know, but not everyone is ready to embrace them.
First Drives2025 Chevrolet Equinox: Sharply Evolved4.0/5
The previous-generation Chevrolet Equinox was a practical SUV offering decent space and functional technology, but the powertrain lacked muscle and achieved disappointing fuel economy, partly because of an obsolete six-speed transmission. For 2025, Chevy is introducing a completely redesigned Equinox with styling that matches other SUVs from the brand, a …
First Drives2025 Audi Q7/SQ7 and Q8/SQ8: Sleeker and a Bit More Fun4.5/5
As previously reported, the Audi Q7 and Q8 —including their sportier SQ7 and SQ8 models—are getting some cosmetic revisions and a technology update but no mechanical changes for the 2025 model year. The Car Guide was invited to Park City, Utah to take a closer look at these refreshed midsize …
First Drives2024 VinFast VF 9: Too Expensive For Its Own Good3.0/5
While VinFast refuses to disclose sales figures for the North American market, it appears that things are going quite well. The Vietnamese automaker’s first vehicle, the VF 8 two-row midsize crossover and Tesla Model Y fighter, is becoming an increasingly common sight on the road with hard-to-beat value in an …
First Drives2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid: Making a Historic Move4.5/5
Similar to the 718 twins, the 911 ’s switch to (partial) electrification is not sitting well with Porsche purists. The outcry on social media is already reaching alarming levels, while many people are overstating their love for the current, battery-less models. But make no mistake: a gas-electric 911 was inevitable …
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