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Dec 9, 2022 First Drive
2023 Jeep Avenger First Drive Review: Driving the electric Jeep you can't have

Subcompact electric SUV is based on Stellantis Group underpinnings and is FWD only

Andrew English
Apr 3, 2022 Featured
What it's like to drive a brand-new, 92-year-old Bentley Blower

This 'continuation model' is the latest reborn automotive legend out of Britain

Andrew English
Mar 9, 2022 First Drive
VW ID. Buzz Preview Drive | We got a quick spin before the reveal

A brief taste of what you can expect when the ID. Buzz finally shows up here

Andrew English
Mar 1, 2022 First Drive
VW ID. Buzz Preview Drive | VW bus returns* and it's electric

*In Europe. We still have to wait another three years

Andrew English
Jun 10, 2020
Next-generation Honda Fit First Drive | Now a hybrid but still TBD for U.S.A.

As practical as always but nicer inside and much thriftier

Andrew English
Jun 2, 2020 First Drive
Morgan Plus Four First Drive | It's an all-new car! Seriously

Frame's still wood and the looks pure 1948, but the 21st century is now represented

Andrew English
Mar 24, 2020 First Drive
2020 Land Rover Defender British First Drive | Legend reborn

You've seen the pictures and read the specs. Finally, here's what it's like behind the wheel.

Andrew English
Sep 3, 2019 First Drive
2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo First Drive Review | Italian warp drive

The most powerful mid-engined Ferrari may be a V8 swan song

Andrew English
Jul 15, 2019 First Drive
2020 Morgan Plus Six First Drive Review | Supra power but a half-ton lighter

This would be the most perfect car for America

Andrew English
Apr 19, 2019 Deep Dive
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How Morgan is putting its newest anachronistic roadster together

Some comets appear more frequently than a new Morgan chassis

Some comets appear more frequently than a new Morgan chassis.

Andrew English
Mar 5, 2019 First Drive
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Mini Cooper SE Prototype First Drive Review | This electric hatch is a suburban belter

A battery-electric Mini SE? Haven't we been here before?

A battery-electric Mini SE? Haven't we been here before?

Andrew English
Sep 27, 2018 First Drive
2019 Suzuki Jimny First Drive Review | Internet darling, real-world riot

For a tiny SUV, the Jimny is a lot of fun

For a tiny SUV, the Jimny is a lot of fun.

Andrew English
Jun 15, 2018 Quick Spin
Morgan Plus 8 50th Anniversary Edition Quick Spin Review | Hello, goodbye

A popular model is being phased out as new ones come in

A Plus 8 is never going to be on terms with a modern sports saloon on switchback roads. For its type, the chassis is dependable and grippy, but if you overdrive the Plus 8, that flies-in-your-teeth, pioneer-motorist delight can rapidly morph into a feeling that you're a passenger in a runaway caboose.

Andrew English
Feb 13, 2018 First Drive
2018 Ferrari Portofino First Drive Review | Forget all about the California

It's as far from its predecessor as the Italian village of Portofino is from California.

The basic premise remains the same: twin-turbo V8, a folding hardtop, and some tiny rear seats.

Andrew English
Oct 30, 2017 ETC
Bloodhound hits 210 mph in test for land speed record run

On its way to 1,000 miles per hour, hopefully.

A Rolls-Royce Eurofighter engine helps Bloodhound's jet car hit 210 mph in testing.

Andrew English
Oct 5, 2017 ETC
Bloodhound SSC fires up Rolls-Royce jet engine for land speed record

British team's ultimate goal for Bloodhound is 1,000 mph

Jet car powered by Rolls-Royce engine to vie for land speed record

Andrew English
Jun 5, 2017 First Drive
VW's new style maker | 2018 Volkswagen Arteon First Drive

More than just a CC-successor.

Truly, a work of fashion.

Andrew English
May 3, 2017 First Drive
Plugging into a better future | 2018 BMW 530e iPerformance First Drive

Now, with wireless charging.

A smaller engine is a bigger play this time around.

Andrew English
Apr 26, 2017 Review
2018 BMW M550i First Drive | Powerful, otherwise mediocre

The superlative engine can't carry the day.

We test this executive sedan in Bavaria.

Andrew English
Mar 7, 2017 Geneva
McLaren 720S: First look at the new hot-blooded Englishman

Lighter, faster, better.

Andrew English
Mar 1, 2017 Geneva
The Range Rover Velar is a high-end spin on Jaguar F-Pace underpinnings

In the US, it'll feature a choice of two Ingenium four-cylinders or the supercharged gas V6.

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