First Drive Reviews

It’s always nice to be first. Here are our first drive opportunities, testing the newest vehicles hitting the market.

First Look: 2014 Ford Transit Cargo Van Lineup

Minivans Amee Reehal -
We head to Detroit to check out the all-new 2014 Ford Transit -- a commercial cargo Van with utility and style (yes, style).

First Drive: 2013 BMW M5 Review – Drop-Dead Turbo-Charmer

Mid-Size Sedans Mark Hacking -
The first M5, introduced in 1985, was the fastest production sedan in the world. Does the 2013 BMW M5 compare?

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S First Drive Review

Coupes Mark Hacking -
We head to Spain and Germany to review the 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage -- a purebred GT racer that proves to be fast and fun.

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek First Drive Review: Stylish and Rugged

Subaru Crosstrek Amee Reehal -
Finally, Subaru puts out a compact CUV: the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek—a full review including known problems, the Crosstrek Premium/Touring, and more.

2013 Chevrolet Spark Review: City & Colour

Subcompact Sedans Amee Reehal -
Nimble, small, and a bit beefy, the 2013 Chevrolet Spark lands in North America.

First Drive: 2013 Subaru Outback and 2013 Subaru Legacy Review

Subaru Outback Amee Reehal -
Updated and Refreshed, we get behind the wheel of the new 2013 Subaru Outback and 2013 Subaru Legacy vehicles.

2013 Lexus GS 350 F-Sport AWD First Drive Review: The Wait is Over

Mid-Size Sedans Russell Purcell -
The 2013 Lexus GS 350 stands as a huge step forward for the Japanese luxury brand, especially when equipped with the F Sport package.

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera First Drive Review

Lamborghini Coupes Mark Hacking -
Italian masterpiece theatre: Spain plays host to our review of the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera.

First Drive: 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Review

Featured Mark Hacking -
The 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is a clear winner. Even better: Priced at $183,000, it offers more thrills and more exclusivity than cars twice as expensive.

First Drive: 2011 Bentley Continental GT Review

Bentley Coupe Mark Hacking -
Grand touring in high style. All things considered, the 2011 Bentley Continental GT is a more mature, higher-performing, and more engaging version of its predecessor.
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