Test Drives

Test Drives2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 : Powerfully Different4.0/5
Mercedes-Benz’s EQ vehicle line is growing, giving the tone to the brand’s electric future with aerodynamic exterior designs, futuristic and touchscreen-rich interiors and powerful electron-gobbling powertrains that try to emulate the signature Mercedes-Benz drive and experience as we know it. If you haven’t figured out the Mercedes-Benz nomenclature by now …
Test Drives2024 Subaru Impreza: The Fun is Back4.0/5
Once a popular pick in the compact segment, with standard AWD, durable construction and decent value all part of the package, the Subaru Impreza now seems to be an afterthought. At least that’s what sales charts in recent years suggest. The automaker’s conservative approach in evolving times is only one …
Test Drives2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance: Tech Heaven3.5/5
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 …
Test Drives2024 Lexus TX: Trying to Succeed Where the RX L Failed4.0/5
Lexus was one of the first companies to enter the luxury SUV game with the RX 300 in 1998. Of course, a lot of things have changed since, with customers always looking for bigger and more versatile models, but there’s no denying how lucrative these machines can be. Building on …
Test Drives2024 BMW i5: Give Me a High Five4.0/5
I’ll be honest, I wasn’t particularly enthused by BMW ’s redesigned midsize sedan when it debuted in May. The grace and timeless elegance of the 5 Series suddenly seemed to come with question marks, and the electrified variants on the way only amplified my concerns. But then I was invited …
Test Drives2023 Maserati Grecale Modena: Italian Paradox3.5/5
Sitting at the top of the Maserati lineup, the MC20 sports car and fully redesigned GranTurismo coupe have all the explosiveness and excitement you want. At the other end, the new Grecale aims to capitalize on the immense popularity of compact SUVs and therefore serves as the brand’s most important …
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