First Drive Reviews

2014 Kia Rondo First Drive Review

Compact Crossovers Amee Reehal -
The Seven-seat Urban Utility Vehicle has Re-Arrived. We review the all-new 2014 Kia Rondo seeing a total (much needed) styling makeover.

2013 Bentley Continental GT V8 First Drive Review

Bentley Coupe Mark Hacking -
Shopping for a used Bentley Continental GT V8? We put the 2013 super-coupe to the test, on and off the track. Plus, review its interior.

2013 Ford F-150 Limited First Drive Review

Ford F-150 Russell Purcell -
Delivering V8 performance with V6 fuel economy, is the 2013 Ford F-150 Limited the new standard in luxury?

First Drive: 2014 Subaru Forester Review

Subaru Forester Amee Reehal -
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 Travis Persaud -
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 Mark Hacking -
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 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.
1...202122Page 21 of 22

TractionLife is about hitting the road and enjoying life. We speak to new car buyers and motor enthusiasts who prefer the unbeaten path, paving their way in search of adventure, culture, and the best in gear. Let's go.

© 2025 Traction Media