First Drives

Barcelona, Spain— Mercedes-AMG’s electrification efforts continue with the GLC 63 S E Performance , a top-flight compact luxury SUV with technology unlike any other in the segment. This one is not about setting fuel economy benchmarks but rather raising the bar for performance. The automaker is also leveraging a few …

Denver, Colorado— The Chevrolet Corvette turned 70 this year, which is something very few sports cars can brag about. Even the Camaro will be retired after the 2024 model year. The Corvette is safe—and better than ever. In fact, since the introduction of the mid-engined C8, the American legend has …

Adventure-ready trucks and SUVs are quite popular across the industry right now. Chevrolet offers multiple variations including Trail Boss, Z71 and ACTIV, but none more capable off the road than the ZR2. These models visually and physically stand out with unique bumpers, tow hooks and badges, increased ground clearance, underbody …

Lamezia Terme, Italy— After firing up the naturally aspirated flat-six and letting it warm up for a while, we couldn’t resist the urge to take a few jabs at the throttle with the transmission in neutral. WAP-WAP-WAP. The tach needle shoots up in the blink of an eye and falls …

San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain— Spurred by the electrification movement that’s taking over the world and the auto industry, Jaguar has committed to selling only electric vehicles from 2025 . That means the venerable British luxury brand will axe all of its conventionally powered models within the next 18 months, …

The coupe and cabriolet segments are slowly fading away and are no longer as hot as they once were. Mercedes-Benz has always been an expert in the field, providing luxury two-door enthusiasts with extensive selection of models, each one more expensive and elegant than the other. Although simpler and more …

The Car Guide was given the opportunity to test drive the all-new 2024 Kia EV9 at the Hyundai Proving Grounds in the Mojave Desert, which isn’t too far from the famous Edwards Air Force Base. Despite the event being held on a closed track, we managed to learn a lot …

Denver, Colorado— In case you don’t know already, the Polestar 2 is getting a significant update for the 2024 model year. The cosmetic revisions are subtle, but when it comes to power, range and driving dynamics, watch out. The Car Guide was invited to test drive a pair of cars …

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class isn’t as critical to the brand’s success as it used to. Customers now have more models to choose from, and conventional passenger cars have become much less attractive. But none of that changes the fact that the E-Class remains the best-selling Mercedes-Benz of all time globally. It’s …

Kelowna, British Columbia— In the wonderful world of BMW M, special editions with an even greater focus on performance and handling are always part of the plan. For 2024, the legendary BMW M3 is upping its game with a track-focused yet street-legal M3 CS . While the car is landing …