First Drive Reviews
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VW’s electric Bus is ready to be the family vehicle of the decade, but VW’s priced it to be the hottest niche ride of the season. Tentatively, it’s still worth it.
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Prototype test drive: Honda 0 Series recalibrates path to EV innovation
A 0 Series prototype loosely fashioned like an Accord showcases the potential of Honda’s EV platform.
Bengt Halvorson -
Review: 2024 Ford F-150 Hybrid smooths out
The hybrid F-Series is now a smooth-driving truck with good mpg and an available generator. What’s not to like?
Joel Feder -
Test drive: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV balances efficiency and style
Although it’s styled like a gasoline Chevy, the Blazer EV offers impressive range.
Joel Feder -
Review: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid calms the 3-row crossover
Hyundai's box-tastic Santa Fe might be best in its gas-electric form.
John Voelcker -
Review: 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid sees greener pastures
A slightly more powerful hybrid system combines with big changes in the cabin to update Hyundai’s compact crossover SUV.
John Voelcker -
The revamped Tesla Model 3 sidesteps robotaxi ambitions and sings the virtues of EVs.
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Review: 2025 Volvo EX90 EV reboots the brand but doesn’t flaunt it
Engines and gasoline have been written out—the EX90 swaps batteries, motors, and software in their places.
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Test drive: 2024 BMW i4 M50 dials up the numbers, not the fun
Acceleration times and driving range are shorter, the price and handling grip are higher, and somehow the i4 M50 doesn’t deliver an elevated driving experience.
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Review: For the 2025 Polestar 4, genre is a construct
The latest EV tech takes a back seat to the Polestar 4’s body-style-curious profile.
Martin Padgett -
Review: 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid achieves Prius-like fuel economy
The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid just makes sense, and might be the ideal daily driver for those looking for fuel efficiency in a discreet package.
Joel Feder -
Review: 2025 Rivian R1T and R1S gain efficiency, comfort, and a lifeline
Rivian has made its R1 lineup lighter, more efficient, and less complicated to build—and better to drive.
Bengt Halvorson -
Toyota’s expanded the U.S. Crown lineup with a more practical family hauler that pretends to be a crossover.
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Review: 2024 Chevy Equinox EV delivers 300 miles for under $40,000
That’s including EV tax credit eligibility, but an entry-level trim starting at $34,995 remains promised for “later this year.”
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Review: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT goes with Lightning
A new motor, thermal improvements, and more show why the Mach-E is much more than a pony-car homage.
Bengt Halvorson -
Review: 2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST arrives for civilians
The Silverado EV is quick and refined, with more range than any other electric truck on the market, and it channels the utility of Chevy’s former Avalanche.
John Voelcker -
Review: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S keeps first EV mostly on-brand
The ZDX is an opening act for Acura EVs, although it’s built by General Motors and rides on that company’s Ultium EV platform.
John Voelcker -
Review: 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid blends into the background
The 2025 Camry lineup shifts to be all hybrid all the time, which presents quite the value proposition.
Joel Feder -
Hyundai aimed to build an EV that would entice ICE enthusiasts over to the electron world, and a first drive proved this is it.
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Review: 2024 Fiat 500e urban EV charms city drivers
The 149-mile 500e EV is a good fit for singles or couples in the city, with a perky feel, a standout design, and speedy charging.
John Voelcker -
First Drive: 2025 Porsche Taycan makes good on the mission
More performance, more range, and faster charging are at the core of making sure the Taycan EV lives up to its original Mission E promises and more.
Bengt Halvorson -
First Drive: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV plugs a benchwarmer into the grid
Honda has added plug-in hybrid capability to its latest hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle. It’s better than ever, as well as a concession to grim fueling realities.
Bengt Halvorson -
First Drive: 2024 VW ID.4 is the opening act it was supposed to be
From range and charging to space and comfort, the ID.4 now fits its original mission as a first mass-market EV for the brand and mainstream families.
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Test drive: 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge adds polish to Swedish plug-in hybrid
33 EV miles and a stronger motor make the XC90 Recharge quicker and much smoother—though its interface adds some rough points.
Joel Feder