First Drives

The Car Guide was given the opportunity to test drive the all-new 2024 Kia EV9 at the Hyundai Proving Grounds in the Mojave Desert, which isn’t too far from the famous Edwards Air Force Base. Despite the event being held on a closed track, we managed to learn a lot …

Denver, Colorado— In case you don’t know already, the Polestar 2 is getting a significant update for the 2024 model year. The cosmetic revisions are subtle, but when it comes to power, range and driving dynamics, watch out. The Car Guide was invited to test drive a pair of cars …

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class isn’t as critical to the brand’s success as it used to. Customers now have more models to choose from, and conventional passenger cars have become much less attractive. But none of that changes the fact that the E-Class remains the best-selling Mercedes-Benz of all time globally. It’s …

Kelowna, British Columbia— In the wonderful world of BMW M, special editions with an even greater focus on performance and handling are always part of the plan. For 2024, the legendary BMW M3 is upping its game with a track-focused yet street-legal M3 CS . While the car is landing …

Volkswagen ’s largest SUV, the Atlas , made its debut six years ago as a 2018 model. It offered a spacious and practical cabin with seating for six or seven. A coupe-style, two-row variant called Atlas Cross Sport was added for 2020. Both models are now getting a significant update …

It’s no surprise that Ford keeps ruling the full-size pickup segment. It’s been this way for over half a century, something the people in Dearborn are extremely proud of and love to brag about. Always looking to offer the most capable truck lineup on the market, they’ve made key upgrades …

Malibu, California— Blessed with a plug-in hybrid system that delivers up to 791 horsepower and 1,055 lb-ft. of torque, split between all four wheels, the new 2024 Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance accelerates from 0-100 km/h in as little as 3.3 seconds, making it as quick as some of the …

St. Helena, California - Even though Audi is firmly committed to electrification, the company continues to develop its combustion-powered performance models. Doped up on steroids, the RS6 Avant and RS7 Sportback Performance are more powerful and more dynamic, and from the moment the engine is put to life, they assert …

Kia ’s best-selling model in Canada, and the second best-selling small SUV in Canada in 2022, is getting a mid-cycle update for 2024. Basically, the Seltos receives sleeker lines, more standard content and several powertrain enhancements that make it more pleasant to drive. Also, a new X-Line trim level joins …

Introduced in 2017, the third-generation Porsche Cayenne (codenamed E3) is getting a healthy dose of upgrades for the 2024 model year as part of a mid-cycle refresh. We recently flew to sunny Los Angeles to take a closer took at it and go for a drive. In typical Porsche fashion, …