Test Drives

Test Drives2024 Acura Integra Type S: Better Than a Civic Type R?4.5/5
Much has been said about the return of the Integra nameplate a little more than a year ago, which set the internet ablaze. Essentially a more premium Honda Civic in a five-door hatchback configuration, Acura’s new entry-level car found a way to please enthusiasts by offering a six-speed manual transmission …
Test Drives2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe: More Mature, But Still Belligerent4.5/5
Electrification is challenging the very definition of the high-end sportscar at the moment. On the one hand, electric motors and their magnets unleash never-before-seen levels of performance on wheels, but the batteries that feed them come with an additional weight that impedes driving dynamics. And fuel-injected performance hasn't said its …
Test Drives2024 Toyota Prius Prime: Positively Exotic and Efficient4.0/5
Toyota is no longer the maker of boring cars it used to be. Yes, there have been some exceptions featuring bold designs and fancy parts. The wedge-shaped, previous-generation Prius is one example, but in that case the company seemingly tried to do too much (or just didn’t know what to …
Test Drives2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV: Don't Call it a Camaro IROC-E4.0/5
Ford was one of the first automakers to sell a fully electric midsize crossover, the controversially named yet popular Mustang Mach-E . Chevrolet struck back last year with the introduction of the Blazer EV , which has no connections whatsoever with the gas-powered Blazer other than the name. This model …
Test Drives2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 : Powerfully Different4.0/5
Mercedes-Benz’s EQ vehicle line is growing, giving the tone to the brand’s electric future with aerodynamic exterior designs, futuristic and touchscreen-rich interiors and powerful electron-gobbling powertrains that try to emulate the signature Mercedes-Benz drive and experience as we know it. If you haven’t figured out the Mercedes-Benz nomenclature by now …
Test Drives2024 Subaru Impreza: The Fun is Back4.0/5
Once a popular pick in the compact segment, with standard AWD, durable construction and decent value all part of the package, the Subaru Impreza now seems to be an afterthought. At least that’s what sales charts in recent years suggest. The automaker’s conservative approach in evolving times is only one …
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