First Drives

First Drives2016 Audi A6: Blame it on the SUVs!
When it comes to full-size SUVs, competition for first place is fierce among the top three German automakers. Not only do all three boast prestige—a major consideration for buyers—they also offer such outstanding quality that other contenders have a hard time keeping up. Introduced in 2011, the current generation of …
First Drives2015 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe: Move Over 3 Series4.0/5
Having the ability to choose is always a good thing, as long as you don't feel overwhelmed by the number of options being presented to you. The 2015 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe piles on to a semi-bewildering array of entry-level vehicles available from an automaker that has spread its …
First Drives2015 BMW X6: Nicher Than Ever3.5/5
It's big, it's brash, and it's back for 2015 with revised styling, a nicer interior, and more of the same attitude that has garnered it a cult following amongst wealthy buyers. The 2015 BMW X6 has been refreshed without losing much of the unique personality that has confounded reason and …
First Drives2014 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD: Impressive!4.0/5
The 2014 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD is like the old story of the glass that's half-full or half-empty. If you consider its complexity alone (even its name is complex), then it’s half-empty. If you consider the fact that it is one of the most evolved cars at Acura and …
First Drives2015 Honda CR-V: Finally a Bold Move4.0/5
Of all the mid-generation updates done to the Honda CR-V over the last two decades, the 2015 refresh is definitely the most pronounced. In addition to adding a new grille and a few other aesthetic tweaks, Honda has equipped its compact SUV with the direct-injected Earth Dreams engine (taken from …
First Drives2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe: The Second Front4.5/5
When one door closes another one opens - at least that's how things seem to be shaking out at Cadillac, which is introducing the 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe hot on the heels of the CTS Coupe riding off into the sunset. The entry-level ATS Coupe plays a different role than …
First Drives2015 Toyota Sienna: More Refined and Reliable as Always4.0/5
The minivan sector may not be as strong as it once was, but that hasn’t stopped Toyota from fine-tuning its category representative. In fact, the 2015 Sienna has benefitted from several improvements—most notably in the passenger compartment—to make the vehicle more comfortable and versatile than ever. Toyota claims that the …
First Drives2015 Toyota Camry: NASCAR in Your Driveway4.0/5
The Camry is North America’s top-selling sedan, but that doesn't mean that Toyota is resting on its laurels. On the contrary, a little more than two years after unveiling a new generation of this model, they are moving ahead with an elaborate mid-cycle makeover. The silhouette is now more dynamic …
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