First Drives

First Drives2026 GMC Sierra EV AT4 : The Electric Adventurer
Detroit, MI — Launched earlier last year as a 2025 model, the GMC Sierra EV arrived as backup for the Chevrolet Silverado EV in the elite segment of full-size electric pickup trucks. The problem is, since its debut, the Sierra EV has only been available in a single trim level …
First Drives2026 Toyota bZ: Significantly Improved and More Competitive
Disappointing range, software problems, poor cold-weather performance, staggering depreciation. All of this and more have disillusioned countless Toyota bZ4X customers who, until now, were accustomed to placing blind trust in the brand—often because they previously owned a Corolla , Camry or RAV4 that kept them highly satisfied. Consequently, Toyota has …
First Drives2026 GMC Terrain: Gaining Ground4.0/5
Compact SUVs are particularly popular with consumers because of their versatility. There are plenty to choose from, and some fare better than others. What about the GMC Terrain ? This one finds itself in the middle of the pack, alongside the Subaru Forester , Kia Sportage and Volkswagen Tiguan .
First Drives2025 Volkswagen Tiguan: Successful Inner Work4.0/5
Brands who sell vehicles in North American give much more attention to their SUVs than their cars during their life cycles. It’s easy: they're the ones that bring in the cash. But this can quickly become a double-edged sword for those brands with a rich performance heritage. On the one …
First Drives2026 Infiniti QX60: A Timid Refresh During a (Trade) War
Detroit, Michigan— While some car companies are expanding their horizons with increasingly broad lineups, others like Infiniti must scale back their ambitions and the number of vehicles they offer. After 2025, the Japanese luxury brand will rely solely on a duo consisting of the full-size QX80 and the midsize QX60 …
First Drives2025 Ford Expedition: Comfortably Adventurous4.0/5
Louisville, KY – The full-size SUV segment may not be the most popular in Canada, but south of the border, these suburban road giants still attract a fair number of families. The automotive press was invited at the Expedition's production site, where Ford wanted showcased the meticulousness behind the assembly …
First Drives2026 Genesis GV70: Ready For the Next Step?4.0/5
Genesis reached a critical milestone back in 2023 when it sold its millionth vehicle. It’s an impressive number on paper, there's still a lot of work to be done before the up-and-coming brand can take a substantial bite out of the segments in which it is active. The GV70 compact …
Test Drives2025 Lincoln Navigator: Stronger Than the Badge3.5/5
The Lincoln Navigator is currently being outsold by the Cadillac Escalade three to one, with sales that pale in comparison to those of the original from the late 1990s. Just how and why did Ford’s luxury brand let the competition blow past it? Probably because Lincoln has taken a conservative …
First Drives2026 Lucid Gravity: A Game-Changing Electric SUV4.5/5
Los Olivos, California— On a twisty back road perfectly suited to a Porsche 718 Boxster, Mazda MX-5 or Subaru BRZ, the all-electric Lucid Gravity impresses with its driving dynamics and performance. I didn't expect to drive so fast behind the wheel of a three-row SUV that weighs just over 2.7 …
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