First Drive Reviews

First Drive: 2014 Subaru Forester Review

Subaru Forester
Is a used 2014 Subaru Forester worth buying? The compact SUV was all-new that year, but the 2013 model remained at the top of its game.

First Drive: 2013 Chevrolet Trax Review

Subcompact Crossover
Thinking about buying a used 2013 Chevy Trax? Is it reliable today? While it offers great handling & fuel economy, the interior needs work. Our full review.

First Drive: 2013 Range Rover Evoque Review – Style-Monger, Mountain-Climber

Luxury Subcompact SUV Crossover
The experience behind the wheel of the 2013 Range Rover Evoque is certainly not as racy as its looks suggest but more exciting than most CUVs.

First Look: 2014 Ford Transit Cargo Van Lineup

Minivans
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
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
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
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
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
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
The 2013 Lexus GS 350 stands as a huge step forward for the Japanese luxury brand, especially when equipped with the F Sport package.
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