Reviews

Like its iconic predecessors, the new Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is one beast of a car. It sits at the top of the GT range, being Merc’s most powerful model ever, and sports some clever active and passive aerodynamics inspired by the GT3 racer. Those louvers, air intakes and outtakes, hood scoops and giant rear

What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Dodge Durango? What does it compare to? The 2021 Dodge Durango three-row crossover SUV seats up to seven passengers and has the most powerful engine and highest tow rating of any mid-size SUV. When equipped with a Hellcat supercharged V-8 engine, it doesn’t compare to anything except the

On paper, the new 2021 M440i xDrive looks to be a superb sports coupe. After all, it offers performance not far off the previous-generation M4. However, do figures from the spec sheet translate into a vehicle that’s actually enjoyable to drive? Throttle House recently put one to the test to find out. Powering the M440i

The Porsche 911 Targa has a long and rich history and Jay Leno recently had the opportunity to drive the latest model in 4S guise. Porsche unveiled the 992-generation 911 Targa 4 and 4S models back in May and most reviewers seem impressed with what the German car manufacturer has created. Sure, there are a

GM will revive the Hummer nameplate in the 2022 model year with the GMC Hummer EV, an all-electric pickup truck and SUV with 0-60 times in the three-second range and a price tag of $100,000 or more. The Hummer brand became part of the GM lineup at the turn of the century, when GM took

Having been unveiled earlier this year, the 2021 Lexus IS has started arriving at dealers across the United States. But does it deserve your attention, or would you perhaps be better off with a BMW 3-Series, an Audi A4 or a Mercedes-Benz C-Class? Despite being a mid-cycle refresh, the revisions are quite extensive, from the

What kind of car is the 2021 Honda Ridgeline? What does it compare to?  The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is a mid-size pickup that splits the difference between crossover SUVs and utilitarian trucks such as the Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, and Ford Ranger.   Is the 2021 Honda Ridgeline a good car? Review continues below Sold in

We recently had the opportunity to test drive the 2021 Cadillac Escalade and were left very impressed. One thing we didn’t do with it during our time with it, though, was take it off-road. Fortunately, TFLoffroad has done just that. During testing, they drove the new Escalade along some tricky off-road trails and, while these

What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Genesis G90? What does it compare to? The 2021 Genesis G90 is the South Korean luxury brand’s flagship full-size sedan. Loaded with standard safety and convenience features, the G90 is a rival to the Lexus LS500, Volvo S90, Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7-Series, and Audi A8.  Is the 2021

Launched 23 years before the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, the SV sat in the middle of the Diablo’s range. Slotted beneath the bodywork of the Diablo SV is a 5.7-liter naturally aspirated V12 that produces 510 hp and 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) of torque. Unlike the Diablo VT on which it was based, the SV ditched

The Dodge Viper is one of America’s most iconic performance cars, and in this latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, the former late-night host discusses his own personal car. As this is a 1996 Viper, it is a second-gen model, but changes over the first generation weren’t particularly significant. Leno’s car is a GTS that

What kind of car is the 2021 Audi E-Tron? What does it compare to?  The 2021 Audi E-Tron is a spacious fully electric crossover utility vehicle—mid-size or larger by U.S. standards—offered in a choice of SUV or Sportback body styles. The closest alternative to the E-Tron is the Tesla Model X, although the significantly smaller

McLaren took the 720S back to the drawing board, improving the aerodynamics, retuning the chassis, making it more powerful and lighter, and giving it a new name: the 765LT. At a first glance, having a more track-focused version of the mighty 720S sounds like an interesting deal – well, if you can afford to pay

What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Honda Accord? What does it compare to? The 2021 Honda Accord is a mid-size sedan. Cross-shop it against the usual suspects: the Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, and Hyundai Sonata.  Is the 2021 Honda Accord a good car? Review continues below The 2021 Accord is a highly-rated sedan, easily

If you had $155,000 to blow on a new car, or £139,000 ($181,286) in the UK, where this review took place, would you buy a Polestar 1 or check out the BMW M8 Competition Coupe instead, which is $9,000 more affordable? Tracing its roots back to the 2013 Volvo Coupe Concept, the Polestar 1 is

What kind of car is the 2021 GMC Terrain? What does it compare to? The 2020 GMC Terrain is a five-seat crossover SUV that slots below the Acadia in the brand’s lineup. It’s styled and positioned as a family wagon, not an off-road specialist, but can be fitted with all-wheel drive. It compares with vehicles

A few weeks ago, we brought you an excellent POV video from AutoTopNL that showed some acceleration runs in the brutal Koenigsegg Regera. Now, we have a full-length clip from the YouTuber that provides a detailed look at the Swedish hypercar’s exterior design and its insane performance. The Regera in question has been outfitted with

The 2020 Kia Forte delivers on value from the bottom on up, but we’d spend a bit more to get a lot of extra features if it was our money. We give it 8 out of 10 here; it gets extra points for standard features, value, warranty, and infotainment, but loses a point due to

The results of lining up a BMW E36 M3, E46 M3, and an M2 Competition are pretty obvious but that doesn’t make this video from CarWow any less enjoyable to watch. The German car manufacturer has built some truly remarkable vehicles over the decades and these three are among the most beloved. Not only do

What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Toyota Prius? What does it compare to? The 2021 Toyota Prius celebrates its 20th anniversary as one of the best-selling hybrids in the world. It’s been sold as a subcompact car, a wagon, a plug-in hybrid, and now the compact hatchback comes with all-wheel drive and just one

Ford is yet to start press drives of the all-new Bronco as it is still finalizing the off-roader before production starts last year. However, that hasn’t stopped Doug DeMuro from reviewing one of the Bronco pre-prototype’s, even though the example he took a look at wasn’t actually fitted with an engine. As you probably already

What kind of car is the 2022 Acura MDX? The 2022 Acura MDX is a three-row crossover SUV that’s sold under Honda’s luxury imprint. It can seat up to eight passengers, offers some of the automaker’s most advanced technology and most luxurious features, and comes with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive. It introduces

With more and more supercars adopting forced induction, the Lamborghini Huracan Evo represents an old-school form of motoring thanks to its high-revving, naturally aspirated V10 engine. Sure, the Huracan Evo will be left behind at a racetrack by rivals like the Ferrari F8 Tributo and McLaren 720S, but as Matt Farah recently discovered when driving

What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos? What does it compare to? The 2022 Volkswagen Taos is the smallest crossover SUV in the Volkswagen lineup, slotting beneath the Volkswagen Tiguan. It’s similar in size to the first-generation Tiguan, seats five, and wears Volkswagen’s characteristic conservative style. In size and segment it fills a

If you have $150,000 to spend on a brand new car, chances are the 2021 Polestar 1 and 2020 BMW i8 Roadster aren’t on the top of your list. If you want to go green, though, without sacrificing performance, but don’t wish to jump on the all-electric bandwagon just yet, those two plug-in hybrids start

Small Dutch car manufacturer Donkervoort celebrated the 70th birthday of Joop Donkervoort with the D8 GTO-JD70, which is limited to 70 units and starts at €163,636 in Europe, or $193,050 at current exchange rates. Introduced this summer, it is a carbon fiber-bodied, Audi-powered roadster that weighs under 1,540 lbs (700 kg). It is built on

The Volvo XC40 Recharge has an official EPA estimated range of 208 miles (335 km) in the U.S. Volvo commenced production of the all-electric XC40 Recharge at its Ghent plant in Belgium earlier this month with the first customer deliveries expected to commence soon. The good-looking SUV has the same drivetrain as the 2021 Polestar

What kind of car is the 2021 Volvo XC40? What does it compare to?  The 2021 Volvo XC40 is a small crossover SUV. Consider cross-shopping it with the BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, and the Jaguar E-Pace.  Is the 2021 Volvo XC40 a good car? Review continues below We bestow upon the XC40 a TCC Rating

Hot on the heels of Hyundai confirming the 2021 i20 N, a couple of Australian publications have had the opportunity to test it out in prototype guise. When Hyundai released the i30 N, it put the hot hatch market on notice by providing excellent performance, incredible handling, and the reliability the company is known for.

What kind of vehicle is the 2021 Lexus RX? What does it compare to? The 2021 Lexus RX is a luxury mid-size crossover SUV that was refreshed for 2020 for sportier handling. Despite edgy styling, it doesn’t stray too far from being the comfy, quiet cruiser that has defined it for more than 20 years.