First Drives

SAN DIEGO (California) – Let’s be honest here, the 2019 GMC Sierra AT4 is not a direct competitor to the Ford F-150 Raptor. And the day Ram introduces its Rebel TRX pickup, it’ll apparently be powered by a Hellcat engine, which means it’ll be even meaner. But that doesn’t prevent …

Mazda is a smaller manufacturer whose pockets aren’t as deep as those of most competitors. To protect its long-term viability, Mazda has decided to let Honda, Toyota and Hyundai occupy the affordable segment, while it focuses on offering more luxurious—and more expensive—vehicles. Their goal is to increase profit margins and …

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Mercedes-Benz has a strong presence at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in 2019 and the new EQC 400 all-electric SUV, coming to market in Europe in the summer of 2019 and in North America in early 2020, is the main attraction. The Car …

A Lamborghini SUV. Yep, that’s a thing now. The Italian automaker, which is known for its ultra-powerful and aerodynamic sports cars, is throwing its hat into the SUV ring by introducing the Urus. The decision may strike some as odd, but the move is driven by hopes that it will …

Ford is reviving the Ranger for 2019, having dropped it back in 2011. It just goes to show that you can never say never in the automotive industry. Not so long ago, the midsize pickup category seemed on the brink of extinction. But now it’s making a comeback! When Ford …

As automotive icons go, none can match the Porsche 911. The early 20th century had Bentley , Bugatti and Ford , the middle belonged to all American brands and then the Japanese and Germans moved in. Throughout the decades and models, interest faded in and out for these products and …

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Over the past three years, Audi's electric e-tron quattro SUV has gone from a concept vehicle to a production model. We’ve already written a number of articles about its evolution, including its world premiere in San Francisco and our test drive of the prototype …

Mazda has spent years positioning itself as a maker of sporty vehicles that are fun to drive. The approach has certainly paid off, especially in Canada. Now the manufacturer wants to build on this reputation and step up their game to become a slightly more upscale brand. As a relatively …

SEOUL (South Korea) – Yup, it’s another SUV! Surprised? We’re not. With industry titans such as the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander and Ford Explorer generating massive sales each year, it’s only fitting that all carmakers offer at least one eight-passenger SUV within its lineup. Inevitably, the Koreans are also following …

PORTIMÃO, Portugal – BMW hit the bullseye when it first launched the 3 Series in 1975. This lively and agile compact luxury sedan created a new category and went on to dominate it. So much so that the Bavarian manufacturer has produced more than 15.5 million units of the 3 …