2019 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth first drive review
We head to Streets of Willow in Rosamond, California, to put Fiat's track-tuned roadster through its paces on the road course. The result of an engineering partnership between Fiat and Mazda, the 124 Spider Abarth is a timely reminder that horsepower isn't the final word in high performance.
2019 Fiat 500 Abarth first drive review
We put Fiat’s Abarth-tuned 500 through its paces at the Streets of Willow racetrack to see what it's all about. Based on the standard 500 city car, this diminutive performance machine uses a turbocharged, 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 160 hp that sends it from zero to 60 mph in less than seven seconds.
2019 Audi A8 first drive review
For the last three generations, Audi’s A8 has trailed its main rivals — BMW’s 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz’s S-Class — in sales and prestige. Styled for impact and engineered for exceptional ride and handling, the fourth-generation A8 may finally disrupt the full-size luxury car market.
2019 Volvo S60 first drive review
The 2019 Volvo S60 borrows almost everything from other recent Volvo models, but that’s not a problem. From the Scalable Product Architecture platform to the T8 “Twin Engine” plug-in hybrid powertrain, Volvo’s latest luxury sedan uses a familiar formula to its advantage.
2019 Volvo V60 first drive review
With the brand-new 2019 V60, Volvo argues the station wagon segment isn't as moribund as most other automakers say it is. The Swedish company goes as far as arguing we're on the cusp of a wagon revival, and the V60 is poised to lead the charge with a sexy design, useful tech features, and an upmarket interior.
2019 Ford Edge first drive review
The 2019 Ford Edge midsize crossover gets significant refresh, including a host of new tech features and a new ST performance variant sporting a 335-horsepower, twin-turbocharged V6. Pricing starts at around $30,000 for a base SE model, but quickly climbs over $40,000 with options.
2019 McLaren 600LT First Drive
Following the F1 GTR and 675LT coupe and convertible, the 600LT is McLaren’s fourth long tail model and current ruler of its Sport Series range. Like its LT kin, the 600LT is lighter, more aerodynamic, more powerful, more driver-focused, better suited to track duty, and production-limited.
2019 Chevrolet Volt LT first drive review
Combining the best attributes from an electric car and a hybrid, the Volt is the ideal car for those looking for a gateway into the world of EVs.
2019 Nissan Altima first drive review
Fresh from a ground-up redesign, the 2019 Nissan Altima boasts an array of new tech and mechanical features wrapped in more attractive bodywork. Will that be enough to get buyers to return to sedans from SUVs? Does it make the Altima any better than the numerous other midsize sedans competing for buyers’ attention?
2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i first drive review
BMW’s best-selling model morphs into its fourth generation and is completely new from the ground up. More importantly, the 2019 X5 sports activity vehicle resurrects the ultimate driving experience that seemingly disappeared from the outgoing model. We took it for a spin on the scenic roads of Georgia.
2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe first drive review
No longer tasked with simply enhancing Mercedes-Benz models, Mercedes-AMG now builds production vehicles from the ground up with an emphasis on track-capable performance. The GT 4-Door Coupe is the third from-scratch model by AMG and it looks to be a proper sports car with luxurious details.
2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan first drive review
While it seems like the traditional sedan is dead, Mercedes-Benz believes otherwise. And the 2019 A-Class sedan arrives to try and capture younger buyers and sway them from competitors. We explore Seattle in one to see if it’s any good.
2019 Cadillac XT4 first drive review
The 2019 Cadillac XT4 is the American luxury brand’s first small SUV. Aimed at younger buyers, the XT4 is intended to be a nurturing product — something to introduce new customers and lead to future Cadillac sales. As such, it’s priced at an attractive $35,790 (including destination) and is offered with cutting-edge tech.
2019 Aston Martin DB11 V8 Volante review
With the DB11 Volante, Aston Martin’s marriage of luxury and performance is perhaps at its best, offering hustle that doesn’t feel rushed and refinement with emotion still intact. Our Aston Martin DB11 V8 Volante review goes deep on this beautiful machine.
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Review
Alfa’s Romeo’s Ferrari-powered sport utility delivers hair-raising straight-line performance, admirable capability in the corners, and head-turning style, but comes up a bit short in a few key areas. We put the Stelvio Quadrifoglio through its paces on the twisties as well as the everyday commute.
2018 Lexus LC500 review
The LC500 sports car combines exotic looks, a raucous V8 engine, sumptuous interior, and responsive steering to make one of the most compelling Lexus-badged models ever. Though rival performance vehicles make be quicker and lighter, only the LC makes you feel like a rock star.
2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first drive review
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter boasts infotainment and driver-assist tech from Mercedes’ passenger cars. It’s not something normally seen on big vans, but it makes the Sprinter a much easier vehicle to use. Mercedes will build U.S.-market Sprinters at a new factory in South Carolina.
2019 Lexus UX first drive review
New for 2019, the UX is one of the most important models Lexus has launched since its inception in 1989. It competes in the single most popular segment of the new car market. It attempts to beat Volvo and the Germans by placing a big focus on technology and connectivity. We get behind the wheel to see how it does.
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Td6 Review
The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport tries to put the “sport” in “sport utility vehicle,” while trying to offer some of the luxury and off-road capability of the full-size Range Rover. That’s a lot to expect from one SUV, but the Range Rover Sport hits all of its marks.
2019 Ram 1500 eTorque first drive review
We sample the innovative 2019 Ram 1500 eTorque and its revolutionary 48-volt electrical system, which gets rid of the annoyingly laggy automatic engine stop-start system and introduces the fuel-saving benefits of a hybrid. It's currently the only hybrid pickup on the market.
2018 BMW 328d M Sport Euro Spec review
We explore southern Germany, parts of Austria, and even lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife twice in BMW’s latest 2018 320d diesel with the M Sport package, which we get as the 328d. It’s still one of the best compact luxury sports sedans money can buy.
2019 Honda Pilot first-drive review
The current generation Honda Pilot excels by all measures, but is hindered by a modest design. For 2019, Honda steps up the Pilot’s style game while adding features and functionality to conquer the midsize crossover segment. Our first drive review tests the updated three-row on and off-road.
2018 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium review
The 2018 Kia Niro PHEV joins the existing Niro hybrid in Kia’s lineup. It attempts to split the difference between more focused plug-in hybrid hatchbacks and ever-popular crossovers. But can Kia straddle that line and deliver a green car that is genuinely good, and not just compromised?
2019 GMC Sierra first drive review
The Digital Trends 2019 GMC Sierra first drive review focuses on the exclusive new features that set the 2019 Sierra apart from the competition. From the industry-exclusive multi-function tailgate to the available carbon fiber bed and head-up display, we cover what’s new and significant in detail.
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata first drive review
We hike up the California coast in Mazda’s updated MX-5 Miata, from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, to experience first-hand the updates made to the roadster for the 2019 model year. With a revised four-cylinder engine and more power on tap, the already awesome Miata becomes an even better driver's car.
2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback first drive review
Audi expanded the RS 5 family with a high-performance sedan named Sportback. It stands out from rivals like the BMW M3 with a shapely fastback-like silhouette. While the previous RS 5 used a V8, the new model surfs the downsizing wave and gets a twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6. We put it through its paces in Germany.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado Full Line first drive
Our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Full Line first drive review covers all the bases, from new trim levels and exciting new engines to features that make trailering and loading easier. The new Silverado is bigger, more powerful, more comfortable, and has more of everything you want in a multi-purpose truck.
2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody first drive
With a wide footprint, track-tuned suspension, and a naturally-aspirated Hemi, the R/T Scat Pack Widebody proves to be the nimblest Challenger Dodge has built to date.
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody review
With competitors closing in on the Hellcat’s power, Dodge fires back with the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody, a better handling version of its ferocious feline. Wider tires and a stiffer suspension help the Hellcat fight the Ford Mustang GT350 and Chevy Camaro ZL1 on their home turf: the racetrack.
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt first drive review
The 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt is a serious performance car. Where most special editions are just vulgar paint and stickers packages, the Mustang Bullitt offers real performance enhancement that shows careful attention to detail by Ford’s engineers. It’s old school muscle with new technology.
2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera first drive review
Aston Martin’s new DBS Superleggera assumes the mantle of flagship model, succeeding the beloved Vanquish S and taking Ferrari’s 812 Superfast head-on. The rear-drive coupe boasts phenomenal power, sultry design, and long-haul comfort to shame today’s best luxury vehicles. Long live the Super GT.
2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS450 4Matic first drive review
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS450 4Matic “four-door coupe” is an excellent luxury car that straddles the line between coupe and sedan. But instead of offering the best of both worlds, the redesigned third-generation Mercedes CLS fails to bring anything new to the luxury-car game.
2019 Audi TTS first drive review
Audi celebrated the TT's 20th birthday by updating it inside, outside, and beneath the sheet metal. In our 2019 Audi TTS First Drive Review, we explore the visual changes and travel to the Isle of Man to see the kind of driving experience delivered by the 292-hp engine and the new seven-speed automatic transmission.