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May 20, 2021 First Drive
2021 Acura TLX Type S First Drive Review | Adapting to a changed world

How clever engineering can help mask unfavorable physical limitations

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Apr 6, 2021 First Drive
2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 First Drive Review | Breaking barriers

Bits of GT350 and GT500 mixed with some Bullitt and a dollop of history get you to Mach 1

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Jan 5, 2021 First Drive
2021 Toyota Mirai First Drive | The sequel is far better

It's massively improved (and far better looking), but hydrogen's issues remain

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Dec 24, 2020 First Drive
Baby Bugatti II First Drive | Classic car hijinks at three-quarter scale

Driving the ultimate toy car to find under your Christmas tree

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Sep 29, 2020 First Ride
2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Review | A bold, unfiltered speed machine

You'd better be prepared to hang on to those grips

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Jun 30, 2020 First Drive
2020 Ferrari F8 Spider First Drive | Al fresco driving without compromise

Adding a folding roof doesn't detract from the F8's driving experience

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Jun 9, 2020 First Ride
2020 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S First Ride | Not as mean as it looks

Its 208-horsepower engine deserves respect, but it's not too rough to tame

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Mar 3, 2020 Official
BMW i4 Concept First Look | Golden grilles

Geneva may be canceled, but we caught an early glimpse at BMW’s electrified concept

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Jan 31, 2020 First Drive
2020 Morgan Plus 4 First Drive Review | Out of time

Driving Morgan's ageless fun machine before its clock finally runs out

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Jan 14, 2020 First Drive
2020 Aston Martin DBX Prototype Drive | Sliding into your mentions

Hooning the DBX prototype isn't just fun, it's revealing

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Oct 8, 2019 First Drive
2020 BMW M8 First Drive Review | A new peak

Behind the wheel of the first M8 coupe and convertible

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Sep 25, 2019 First Drive
2020 BMW 840i Gran Coupe First Drive | Style and substance

You don't need a V8 to enjoy yourself in the new four-door 8 Series

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Sep 16, 2019 First Drive
2020 McLaren GT First Drive Review | Grand touring the McLaren way

Bigger, more luxurious and comfortable – but a true GT?

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Aug 29, 2019 First Drive
2020 Porsche 911 Carrera First Drive Review | When less is ... not much less

Numbers tell the tale

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Aug 12, 2019 First Drive
2020 Lotus Evora GT First Drive | Exquisitely analog

The future of Lotus may be coming, but its present is still plenty fun

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Jul 16, 2019 First Drive
2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire First Ride Review | This hog is shockingly good

Sure, it's expensive, but it's exceptionally well-executed

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Jun 14, 2019
Hot Wheels 'id' | First Play Review

Our exclusive hands-on with Mattel’s most radical car toy update in 50 years

Our exclusive hands-on with Mattel's most radical car toy update in 50 years.

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Jun 10, 2019 Track Test
2020 Lamborghini Huracan EVO Track Test Review | The limits of performance

Our second track session with the EVO proves it takes time to master

Our second track session with the EVO proves it takes time to master.

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May 30, 2019
2019 Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP First Ride Review | Embrace your inner badass

Half the price of the average new car, but way more than twice as fun

Half the price of the average new car, but way more than twice as fun.

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May 14, 2019 First Drive
2019 Porsche 911 Speedster First Drive Review | More than a droptop GT3

A naturally-aspirated engine, manual transmission and endless headroom

A naturally-aspirated engine, manual transmission and endless headroom.

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May 2, 2019 Review
2019 Volkswagen Arteon First Drive | Sharp looks, more room and fewer cylinders

VW is calling this its new flagship

VW is calling this its new flagship.

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