First Drive: 2020 Audi RS 6 Avant
Audi has decided to bring the RS 6 Avant to North America for the first time in the model's eighteen-year history. Was the 600hp über-wagon worth the wait? We head to Malibu, California to find out.
2020 Ford Escape first drive review
The 2020 Ford Escape marks the first redesign of Ford's compact crossover in seven years. The new Escape gets a style makeover, more tech, and a hybrid powertrain option. The 2020 Ford Escape is designed to compete not only with other crossovers, but with the sedans Ford is abandoning.
Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel First Drive: By popular demand
Wrangler fans will mark 2019 as the year Jeep fulfilled their two most frequent requests: a new Jeep pickup truck and a diesel engine. We got our hands on the diesel Wrangler and flung it around the red rocks of Utah to find out if it is any good.
2020 Audi R8 Performance Spyder First Drive: Super grocery-getter
The 2020 Audi R8 V10 has speed, looks, addictive exhaust noise, and lots of charm. But at two hundred grand, it needs to have a lot more to battle the competition in its class. We put it through its paces in the beautiful hills of Santa Barbara and found out what it's like.
2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid review: Not enough
The 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid aims to offer practicality, performance, and good gas mileage. That's a tall order for any vehicle, so can the Acura MDX pull it off? While it helped create this segment, the Acura MDX now faces more competition from Cadillac, Lexus, Lincoln, and Volvo.
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 first drive: Brains and brawn
The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is a true jack of all trades. It can blitz the quarter mile and devour a road course, and you don't have be a pro driver to appreciate it. This Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang is also the most powerful car the Blue Oval has ever sold to customers.
2020 Aston Martin Vantage AMR first drive review: Row your own
The 2020 Aston Martin Vantage AMR brings a manual transmission back to Aston's lineup. While automated gearboxes are proliferating in sports cars, the Vantage reminds us of the joys of self shifting. Aston Martin Vantage AMR production is limited to 200 units, but the manual will be available after that.
2019 Porsche Macan S review: Indulge
Porsche is known for sports cars, but it now sells more SUVs than anything else. The 2019 Porsche Macan S shows why a utility vehicle wearing the Porsche crest can be so appealing. But how does the Porsche Macan measure up to competitors from Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz?
2019 Toyota Corolla XSE Hatchback review
Take a test drive in one of Toyota’s latest cars and it’s easy to feel like you’re in the Upside Down from Stranger Things. Out of all the cars in the Japanese brand’s lineup, no other car highlights just how much has changed as the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback.
2019 VW Golf S Review: Good, simple fun
If performance isn’t your thing, the 2019 Volkswagen Golf is the answer to a basic commuter car that can save you money on gas and shuffle you around comfortably. With an available six-speed manual, the Golf has a lot of the GTI’s pep for much less money.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class first drive review: Achievable Luxury
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has been substantially redesigned, bringing in the latest in infotainment tech and advanced driver assistance. But more than that, this is an SUV that you will really love to drive.
2019 Honda Clarity review: Not the hybrid you’re looking for
Among plug-in hybrid cars, the Honda Clarity stands out for its impressive 48-mile electric range and its comfortable interior, but the automaker’s own Accord Hybrid mid-size sedan may be a better value for most buyers.
2019 Volkswagen Golf R review: Everyday danger
From the moment the 2019 Golf R arrived in all its glorious pinkness, we knew we were in for a wild ride. Despite encountering severe storms, rough roads, and more than our share of careless drivers, we just couldn’t get enough. Forget the GTI: this is the hot hatch you want.
2020 Audi Q5 TFSI E first drive review
Audi will roll out a range of plug-in hybrid models for the 2020 model year. The Q5, the A7, and the A8 are all getting electrified. Digital Trends took a gasoline-electric Q5 for a spin in the German countryside to find out whether it lives up to the Audi emblem on its nose, and how it performs as a hybrid.
2019 Mazda CX-9 review: Midsize SUVs don’t have to be boring
While getting older in age, the 2019 Mazda CX-9 represents Mazda’s continued move upstream well. Luxurious, competitively priced, fun to drive, and handsome, the CX-9 is a midsize SUV that makes shuffling seven passengers enjoyable.
2020 Lincoln Corsair first drive review: All about luxury
The 2020 Lincoln Corsair takes a different approach to the luxury crossover game. Its intuitive tech and relaxed character are a counterpoint to the German and Japanese usual suspects. The 2020 Lincoln Corsair replaces the MKC as the smallest utility vehicle in Lincoln's lineup.
2020 Audi RS 7 first drive review
Audi's new RS 7 is so quick that our phone flew from the center console to the back seat after we floored it. Giving phones wings is a twin-turbocharged, 4.0-liter V8 engine that makes 590 hp and 591 lb.-ft. of torque. The RS 7 is more than a big engine; it's full of tech, including an excellent infotainment system.
2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost HPP first drive review: Four is more
The 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost gets a new High Performance Package that brings more power and a number of other upgrades. Is that enough to bring this four-cylinder model out of the V8 Mustang's shadow? The package adds $4,995 to the price of a 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost.
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI review: Stick with the classic
Year in and year out, the Volkswagen Golf GTI sits atop the list of the best cars you can buy. The 2019 GTI is no different, and like its predecessors is a blast to drive. An additional 8 hp and new driver assistance tech even in the base S model makes it a top pick for those looking for a more compact ride without sacrificing performance.
2019 Volkswagen Atlas review: Big box
Volkswagen has finally realized that Americans like big cars. The Volkswagen Atlas is its first attempt at designing a car to cater to the American market, and for the most part the Atlas looks and plays the part well. But have they played it too safe? They just might have – even though the Atlas is priced right.
2020 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium first drive review
The Toyota Supra makes a triumphant return as a joint project with BMW, to the delights of driving enthusiasts, racing fans, and aftermarket tuners alike. We were among the first group of lucky individuals to give it a proper spin on the road and on the track at Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia.
2019 Honda Civic Touring sedan review: All grown up
The 2019 Honda Civic sedan faces stiff competition from rivals like the Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Jetta. So how does the 10th-generation Honda Civic fare against other current compact cars? Honda gave the Civic an updated infotainment system and other tweaks for the 2019 model year.
2019 Toyota Prius Prime Advanced review: Serious mileage
Thanks to a plug-in hybrid powertrain, the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime offers better gas mileage than a standard Prius. But how does Toyota's effort compare to other plug-in hybrids? Should you put a Prius Prime in your driveway instead of a Honda Clarity or Kia Niro plug-in?
2020 Hyundai Palisade first drive review
Hyundai aims to carve out a slice of the lucrative large-crossover segment with the 2020 Palisade. On paper, this value-packed, three-row crossover provides comfortable seating for eight in a spacious, affordable package with lots of modern conveniences and clever tech. We find out how it measures up in the real world.
2019 BMW i3s review: Fun, but still flawed
The 2019 BMW i3s is the latest iteration of a groundbreaking electric car. With a city-focused design and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic constriction, the BMW i3s is like no other car on the road, but how does it stack up against other electric cars?
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus review
The 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus adds something that was missing in the electric car’s recent redesign: range. The Leaf Plus boasts up to 226 miles of range, compared to 150 miles for the standard Leaf. The Plus model also has more power than the entry-level Leaf.
2020 Lincoln Aviator first drive review
The 2020 Lincoln Aviator flies into battle against established rivals like the Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90, as well as fellow newcomer Cadillac XT6. Lincoln brings intuitive tech and a 494-horsepower plug-in hybrid powertrain into the fight for luxury SUV supremacy.
2019 Saleen 302 Black Label Mustang review
Outfitted with an aggressive body kit and a massive blower, the Saleen 302 Black Label shifts the Mustang GT’s intent firmly back into muscle car territory. But while the sights and sounds tell a tale of incredible performance, the experience from behind the wheel falls short.
2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid first drive review
The 2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid is the most powerful Porsche Cayenne SUV model you can buy. It’s also a plug-in hybrid. It arrives in the United States in calendar year 2020, a few months after the V6-engine Cayenne E-Hybrid.
2019 Audi Q3 first drive review
The 2019 Audi Q3 isn’t perfect, but it’s very good. This is a small SUV that you can use and enjoy every day. It’s small enough to take into the city without a worry, and big enough to haul your stuff and be comfortable. Most of all, it’s affordable. The Q3 really covers all the bases very well.
2020 Nissan Versa first drive review
The 2020 Nissan Versa sedan trades the previous generation’s boring exterior and basic features for a more extroverted new look and a ton more tech. Will that be enough to win buyers away from the Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, and Toyota Yaris?
2020 Lamborghini Huracán Evo Spyder review
Borrowing hardware from the track-focused Huracán Performante while adding a few new tricks to the repertoire, the Huracán Evo Spyder epitomizes the modern open-top supercar experience.
2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N-Line review
The 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N-Line doesn’t reinvent the hatchback game, but plays it well. Boasting suspension upgrades and a 201-hp turbocharged engine, it’s an entertaining daily driver. The N-Line treatment is one step below Hyundai’s full-bore N models.
2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid first drive review
The 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid is a jack of all trades. It can silently cruise through city centers on electric power, keep occupants comfortable on highway slogs, or attack corners like a sports car. It’s a welcome addition to the redesigned third-generation Porsche Cayenne lineup.