First Drives

The Buick Enclave isn’t a bad SUV, but it does have its fair share of issues and shortcomings that make it not so appealing. Lackluster build quality, undesirable noises and uninspiring driving dynamics top the list, not to mention dubious paintwork (especially on white-coloured units, where the bumpers don’t match …

There aren’t too many compact sports sedans available with a manual transmission these days. The Honda Civic Si is one, along with the Volkswagen Jetta GLI and Subaru WRX . In order to keep it fresh and competitive, the Japanese automaker has made a few revisions to styling, performance and …

Out on the autobahn, more specifically a section with no speed limit, the new 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT Performance displays exceptional stability as it reaches velocities in excess of 235 km/h. The main thing to watch for is vehicles in the right lane that could suddenly move over to …

North Bay, Ontario— Following a fun little session with some older Toyota Land Cruisers as part of a cross-country tour celebrating the Japanese automaker’s 60 years in Canada, we got to spend time behind the wheel of the all-new 2025 Toyota Crown Signia , a wagon-style crossover that slots above …

Santa Barbara, California— Competition is fierce among small crossovers. These vehicles are the next best thing for drivers who can’t afford a larger SUV or hesitate to go all-electric. Then again, like so many, they’re definitely not as cheap as they used to be a few years ago. For 2025, …

Seoul, South Korea— Following the introduction of the EV3 Concept a year ago and a first look at the production model in May, the all-new Kia EV3 went on sale in its domestic market this summer and will soon launch in Europe. As a miniaturized EV9 , the electric hatchback …

Ann Arbor, Michigan— Volkswagen enthusiasts have always enjoyed the flexibility of the German automaker’s platforms. Interchangeable parts have inspired countless tuners especially among Golf and Jetta fans. Things changed in 2011 when Volkswagen introduced the sixth-generation Jetta and wanted to please sedan-loving Americans. The car grew in length and lost …

Ann Arbor, Michigan— Small, affordable cars have been dropping like flies for the past decade. Some makes have left the segment altogether, while others have decided to pay much less attention to it. SUVs and crossovers have taken over, as you know, but not everyone is ready to embrace them.

The previous-generation Chevrolet Equinox was a practical SUV offering decent space and functional technology, but the powertrain lacked muscle and achieved disappointing fuel economy, partly because of an obsolete six-speed transmission. For 2025, Chevy is introducing a completely redesigned Equinox with styling that matches other SUVs from the brand, a …

As previously reported, the Audi Q7 and Q8 —including their sportier SQ7 and SQ8 models—are getting some cosmetic revisions and a technology update but no mechanical changes for the 2025 model year. The Car Guide was invited to Park City, Utah to take a closer look at these refreshed midsize …