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2025 Rivian R1S And R1T: I'm Amazed At What's New

We get the details on all of the improvements straight from two of the company's top managers.

By Tom Moloughney

First Drives - Jun 25

The 2025 Polestar 3 Has The Potential To Be A Needed Hit

Polestar's first crossover is pleasant, but a little pricey. Can it really take on the best from BMW, Porsche and Mercedes?

By Kevin Williams

First Drives - Jun 09

2025 Rivian R1S And R1T: Better In Many Small Ways, But Is That Enough?

Rivian fixed the ride quality and added great improvements throughout, but the "second-generation" truck feels remarkably familiar.

By Mack Hogan

First Drives - Jun 06

The 2025 Mini Cooper SE Is Way Better, But With A Huge Catch

It's currently built in China, barring much hope for U.S. exports. But there may be a way to get it here—eventually.

By Tim Stevens

First Drives - Jun 04

The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Is A Home Run

With 319 miles of range and a mid-$30,000 price after tax credits, the Equinox EV is exactly what the market needs.

By Patrick George

First Drives - May 30

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally Is An Absolute Hoot

The Ioniq 5 N proved that EVs can handle the track. Now, Ford shows they can play in the dirt. There’s just one catch.

By Mack Hogan

First Drives - May 30

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST Is A Lot To Ask At $96,000

The electric truck wars are heating up. But even with 440 miles of range, Chevrolet’s entry is hard to justify.

By Patrick George

First Drives - May 23

The Electric Mercedes G-Wagen Is The Best One

The clumsily named G 580 With EQ Technology is even better off-road than its gas-powered sibling. Plus you can wheel in total silence.

By Tim Stevens

First Drives - May 13

Why The 2024 Lucid Air Pure Is The One To Get

The $250,000 Sapphire edition is face-meltingly quick and fun. But the entry-level Pure is what we’d recommend.

By Tim Levin

First Drives - Apr 24

The 2024 Porsche Macan Electric Is Just Too Expensive

Porsche has built a fantastic EV crossover. But you will have to spend a lot more money than the last Macan to get the one you want.

By Mack Hogan

First Drives - Apr 23

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is The Best Performance EV Ever. Will People Buy it?

Hyundai has brought racetrack performance to an EV crossover. The question is whether consumers will pay nearly seventy grand for a hot Hyundai.

By Mack Hogan

First Drives - Apr 16

I Don't Know Who The 2024 Fiat 500e Is For

The 500e drives nicely, but Fiat's asking a lot of money for a car that can only go 149 miles on a charge.

By Kevin Williams

First Drives - Apr 10

Rivian R2 Live Deep-Dive Impressions: It's Going To Be A Hit

The Rivian R3 and R3X stole the show a bit, but Rivian's upcoming midsize R2 crossover is sure to be a hit too.

By Patrick George

Everything We Know - Apr 04

We're Driving The 2024 Fiat 500e. What Do You Want To Know?

We'll be testing the pint-sized EV on the streets of Miami.

By Kevin Williams

First Drives - Apr 03

2025 Porsche Taycan First Drive: One Of The Best EVs Gets Even Better

Iterative improvements in all areas add up to something great.

By Chris Perkins

First Drives - Apr 03

2025 Volvo EX30 Ice Drive Review: This Is Why Volvo Brought Back RWD

Volvo's EX30 is helping the brand usher in a return to rear-wheel drive because it works better on snow and ice than you'd expect.

By Tim Stevens

First Drives - Mar 28

I Tested A Polestar 3 On A Frozen Lake. It Handles Ice Like A Pro Dancer

Most people won't ever do this. But what they do want is a vehicle that does the work for them automatically if they hit black ice on a turn at 40 mph.

By Tom Moloughney

First Drives - Mar 22

Honda’s Hydrogen CR-V Is Here. But After 20 Years, Hydrogen Still Isn't

In the long term, hydrogen tech will matter. In the short term, it's hard to care about another hydrogen car for nobody.

By Mack Hogan

First Drives - Mar 19

2025 Volkswagen ID.7 First Drive Review: Okay, I Get It Now

The ID.7 is more than just a sedan version of the ID.4's playbook. It's cushy, high-tech road trip champion with exceptional range.

By Patrick George

Car Reviews - Mar 19

The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Makes Good Changes But Keeps Some Headaches

VW’s main EV offering gets more power and some great tech tweaks, but our biggest gripes haven’t been solved.

By Mack Hogan

First Drives - Mar 08

The 2025 Mini Countryman Makes The Most Sense As An EV

The Countryman SE is a fun, charming EV crossover. You just have to accept its price and frustrating infotainment system.

By Bob Sorokanich

First Drives - Mar 05

The 2024 Honda Prologue Should Tide You Over Til' Dinner's Ready

This EV stopgap for Honda is actually GM's best Ultium vehicle yet. But that might be damning with faint praise.

By Kevin Williams

First Drives - Feb 22

We Have A Tesla Cybertruck. What Do You Want To Know?

We have an all-wheel-drive Cybertruck Foundation Series until Thursday. We're sure you have plenty of questions.

By Mack Hogan

First Drives - Feb 20

The 2024 Kia EV9 Is The Family EV We've Been Waiting For

The 2024 Kia EV9 is a three-row electric crossover that manages to be incredibly useful for families.

By Kevin Williams

First Drives - Feb 05