First Drives

Here we are, pushing the new 2024 Lexus GX Overtrail deep into a specially prepared dirt course with the left front wheel and right rear wheel up in the air at the same time. As the big luxury SUV keeps crawling forward, with methodical use of the throttle and brake …

Victoria, B.C.— Hyundai Canada this week invited a few members of the automotive media from coast to coast to test drive the second generation of the battery-powered Kona . The small crossover from South Korea quickly earned praise from Canadians when it launched in 2017 (as a 2018 model). Quirky …

Aside from a few hiccups with battery recalls and other minor snags, Chevrolet did well with its small Bolt EV electric car. Affordable, efficient and supported by an extensive dealer network, it has been a sensible electric vehicle choice for a while now. Alas, as utility vehicles are more profitable …

Sedona, Arizona— The new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is the third vehicle wearing the Japanese brand’s off-road label following the Outback and Forester . Those two have enjoyed a fair amount of success so far, so it made perfect sense to give the same treatment to the best-selling Subaru of …

Seoul, South Korea— The fifth-generation 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe makes quite a splash with a radical transformation that includes boxy, Land Rover-like styling and third-row seats as standard equipment. The available powertrain options are carried over from its predecessor, but the larger exterior dimensions result in a roomier, more versatile …

Seoul, South Korea— The two electric motors rev at 21,000 rpm and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N blasts down the main straightaway at the Korea International Circuit. Just like in an ICE-powered sports car, I’m shifting gears using the paddles on the steering wheel, all the while listening to what …

Volvo ’s smallest crossover yet is also the greenest and most powerful. Slotting below the XC40 Recharge in the Swedish automaker’s Canadian lineup, the all-new 2025 Volvo EX30 is the first subcompact luxury SUV to offer a fully electric powertrain. And from what we’ve seen following its global debut in …

Paris, France— Five years into its second generation, the Range Rover Evoque gets a mid-cycle refresh that includes revised styling and new tech content addressing one of its top shortcomings. We recently headed to France to take the 2024 Range Rover Evoque for a spin, and before we share our …

Barcelona, Spain— Mercedes-AMG’s electrification efforts continue with the GLC 63 S E Performance , a top-flight compact luxury SUV with technology unlike any other in the segment. This one is not about setting fuel economy benchmarks but rather raising the bar for performance. The automaker is also leveraging a few …

Denver, Colorado— The Chevrolet Corvette turned 70 this year, which is something very few sports cars can brag about. Even the Camaro will be retired after the 2024 model year. The Corvette is safe—and better than ever. In fact, since the introduction of the mid-engined C8, the American legend has …