2020 Audi R8 Performance Spyder First Drive: Super grocery-getter
The 2020 Audi R8 V10 has speed, looks, addictive exhaust noise, and lots of charm. But at two hundred grand, it needs to have a lot more to battle the competition in its class. We put it through its paces in the beautiful hills of Santa Barbara and found out what it's like.
Gazelle Ultimate T10 review: The best commuter ebike
Gazelle's Ultimate T10 is a practical commuting bike, yet it ups the ante with excellent design that races ahead of its boring competitors. Read our Gazelle Ultimate T10 electric bike review to decide if this is the commuter ebike for you.
2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid review: Not enough
The 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid aims to offer practicality, performance, and good gas mileage. That's a tall order for any vehicle, so can the Acura MDX pull it off? While it helped create this segment, the Acura MDX now faces more competition from Cadillac, Lexus, Lincoln, and Volvo.
Polestar 1 first drive review: Grand touring with a compromise
With eye-catching looks and a sophisticated powertrain, the Polestar 1 is a statement of purpose for the fledging brand, but the automaker’s unconventional approach comes with a few caveats.
Haibike Sduro FullSeven 7.0 Review: More than its parts
The Haibike Sduro FullSeven 7.0 is a bike with a long name, an eye-catching look, and a collection of mediocre components that somehow are more than their sum. Here's our Haibike Sduro Fullseven 7.0 review.
2019 Juiced Bikes CityScrambler review: Fast fat tire fun
Urban commuter e-bikes, e-mountain bikes, performance track bikes, cargo bikes, and folding e-bikes - we've tested them all. Now it's time for a fun e-bike. Enter Juiced Bikes' CityScrambler. Our review puts this fun fat tire bike to the ultimate test.
Schwinn Monroe 250 review: Making me a fan
Schwinn has been a household name for as long as anyone can remember, but it's not one often associated with electric bikes. The Monroe 250 looks to change that, providing ample range and excellent rideability while making compromises that may not matter to the everyday commuter.
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 first drive: Brains and brawn
The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is a true jack of all trades. It can blitz the quarter mile and devour a road course, and you don't have be a pro driver to appreciate it. This Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang is also the most powerful car the Blue Oval has ever sold to customers.
Swagtron NG-2 electric longboard review: Budget bomber
Even if you hate the name, Swagtron's new NG-2 electric skateboard offers too much bang for your buck to be ignored. It only costs $400, yet it can ride circles around many skateboards that cost twice as much.
Specialized Turbo Como 4.0 Review: Comfortably quick
Specialized's Turbo Como 4.0 is a quick and comfortable ride that's perfect for your commute. It's more agile, and much faster, than you'd expect a commuter bike to be. It lacks the tech wizardry you might want from an ebike, but Specialized's 45 years of experience building bikes is obvious here.
2019 Gocycle GX review: Carry me
Sleek, sophisticated, foldable, and portable urban transportation, that's the Gocycle GX. The GX is a Class 2 e-bike designed for people who live and work in the city. The essence of the GX goes beyond function to innovation, form, and style.
2020 Aston Martin Vantage AMR first drive review: Row your own
The 2020 Aston Martin Vantage AMR brings a manual transmission back to Aston's lineup. While automated gearboxes are proliferating in sports cars, the Vantage reminds us of the joys of self shifting. Aston Martin Vantage AMR production is limited to 200 units, but the manual will be available after that.
Propella 3.0 ebike review: Cheap thrills
The Propella 3.0 ebike is an evolutionary upgrade to an affordable ebike designed for urban commuters. The bike retains its signature styling and exceptoinal price, while upgrading its front fork for a smoother ride. Other changes include a new battery pack, LCD screen, and an optional suspension seat.
2019 Porsche Macan S review: Indulge
Porsche is known for sports cars, but it now sells more SUVs than anything else. The 2019 Porsche Macan S shows why a utility vehicle wearing the Porsche crest can be so appealing. But how does the Porsche Macan measure up to competitors from Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz?
2019 Toyota Corolla XSE Hatchback review
Take a test drive in one of Toyota’s latest cars and it’s easy to feel like you’re in the Upside Down from Stranger Things. Out of all the cars in the Japanese brand’s lineup, no other car highlights just how much has changed as the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback.
2019 VW Golf S Review: Good, simple fun
If performance isn’t your thing, the 2019 Volkswagen Golf is the answer to a basic commuter car that can save you money on gas and shuffle you around comfortably. With an available six-speed manual, the Golf has a lot of the GTI’s pep for much less money.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class first drive review: Achievable Luxury
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has been substantially redesigned, bringing in the latest in infotainment tech and advanced driver assistance. But more than that, this is an SUV that you will really love to drive.
2019 Honda Clarity review: Not the hybrid you’re looking for
Among plug-in hybrid cars, the Honda Clarity stands out for its impressive 48-mile electric range and its comfortable interior, but the automaker’s own Accord Hybrid mid-size sedan may be a better value for most buyers.
2019 Volkswagen Golf R review: Everyday danger
From the moment the 2019 Golf R arrived in all its glorious pinkness, we knew we were in for a wild ride. Despite encountering severe storms, rough roads, and more than our share of careless drivers, we just couldn’t get enough. Forget the GTI: this is the hot hatch you want.
2020 Audi Q5 TFSI E first drive review
Audi will roll out a range of plug-in hybrid models for the 2020 model year. The Q5, the A7, and the A8 are all getting electrified. Digital Trends took a gasoline-electric Q5 for a spin in the German countryside to find out whether it lives up to the Audi emblem on its nose, and how it performs as a hybrid.
Rad Power Bikes RadMini review: Fat bike
If you're itching to buy an e-bike but overwhelmed by the types, brands, and price ranges, we have an easy solution: Buy the 2019 Rad Power Bikes RadMini fat tire folding e-bike. This e-bike is an incredible value at $1,499 including shipping.
2019 Mazda CX-9 review: Midsize SUVs don’t have to be boring
While getting older in age, the 2019 Mazda CX-9 represents Mazda’s continued move upstream well. Luxurious, competitively priced, fun to drive, and handsome, the CX-9 is a midsize SUV that makes shuffling seven passengers enjoyable.
2020 Lincoln Corsair first drive review: All about luxury
The 2020 Lincoln Corsair takes a different approach to the luxury crossover game. Its intuitive tech and relaxed character are a counterpoint to the German and Japanese usual suspects. The 2020 Lincoln Corsair replaces the MKC as the smallest utility vehicle in Lincoln's lineup.
2020 Audi RS 7 first drive review
Audi's new RS 7 is so quick that our phone flew from the center console to the back seat after we floored it. Giving phones wings is a twin-turbocharged, 4.0-liter V8 engine that makes 590 hp and 591 lb.-ft. of torque. The RS 7 is more than a big engine; it's full of tech, including an excellent infotainment system.
2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost HPP first drive review: Four is more
The 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost gets a new High Performance Package that brings more power and a number of other upgrades. Is that enough to bring this four-cylinder model out of the V8 Mustang's shadow? The package adds $4,995 to the price of a 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost.
Ubco 2×2 review: Mountain goat
The Ubco 2x2 is a unique electric moped that combines high quality parts, off-road suspension, and lightweight design. The result is an approach, easy-to-ride electric steed that can handle both pavement and off-road terrain with ease. But is it worth its high MSRP?
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI review: Stick with the classic
Year in and year out, the Volkswagen Golf GTI sits atop the list of the best cars you can buy. The 2019 GTI is no different, and like its predecessors is a blast to drive. An additional 8 hp and new driver assistance tech even in the base S model makes it a top pick for those looking for a more compact ride without sacrificing performance.
2019 Volkswagen Atlas review: Big box
Volkswagen has finally realized that Americans like big cars. The Volkswagen Atlas is its first attempt at designing a car to cater to the American market, and for the most part the Atlas looks and plays the part well. But have they played it too safe? They just might have – even though the Atlas is priced right.
2020 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium first drive review
The Toyota Supra makes a triumphant return as a joint project with BMW, to the delights of driving enthusiasts, racing fans, and aftermarket tuners alike. We were among the first group of lucky individuals to give it a proper spin on the road and on the track at Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia.
2019 Honda Civic Touring sedan review: All grown up
The 2019 Honda Civic sedan faces stiff competition from rivals like the Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Jetta. So how does the 10th-generation Honda Civic fare against other current compact cars? Honda gave the Civic an updated infotainment system and other tweaks for the 2019 model year.
Swagtron EB12 electric bike review: The bare necessities
Can you buy a good electric bike for $1,000? If you'd asked in 2017, the answer would've been no, but bikes like the Swagtron EB12 have pushed entry-level ebikes to new heights. Swagtron's bike isn't without sacrifices, but most of what's cut won't be missed.
2019 Toyota Prius Prime Advanced review: Serious mileage
Thanks to a plug-in hybrid powertrain, the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime offers better gas mileage than a standard Prius. But how does Toyota's effort compare to other plug-in hybrids? Should you put a Prius Prime in your driveway instead of a Honda Clarity or Kia Niro plug-in?
2020 Hyundai Palisade first drive review
Hyundai aims to carve out a slice of the lucrative large-crossover segment with the 2020 Palisade. On paper, this value-packed, three-row crossover provides comfortable seating for eight in a spacious, affordable package with lots of modern conveniences and clever tech. We find out how it measures up in the real world.
2019 BMW i3s review: Fun, but still flawed
The 2019 BMW i3s is the latest iteration of a groundbreaking electric car. With a city-focused design and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic constriction, the BMW i3s is like no other car on the road, but how does it stack up against other electric cars?