First Drives

First Drives2024 Mazda MX-5: Little Details That Make All the Difference4.5/5
Los Angeles, California— The fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 (codenamed ND) has been around for nearly a decade and is still going strong. But why did the Japanese automaker choose to invite a bunch of journalists to a special test drive on the winding roads surrounding Los Angeles earlier this month? You …
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First Drives2025 Audi S3: RS 3 Lite?4.5/5
The Car Guide recently flew to Germany for a first drive with the updated 2025 Audi S3, the sportier variant of the entry-level A3 . The subcompact sports sedan is refreshed inside and out, while performance is elevated with an upgraded powertrain and revised chassis. The first units will land …
First Drives2024 BMW X2: Bold Conqueror3.5/5
The coupe-like BMW X2 has never lived up to expectations in North America. Smaller yet more expensive than the X1 , it’s basically a large hatchback with premium looks. Sure, the M models crank up the fun factor, but the fact is that BMW has not been able to replicate …
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