2018 Ford Mustang GT Performance Pack 2 review
Armed with stickier tires, more aggressive suspension tuning, and a revised aero package, Performance Pack 2 is the Mustang GT’s most track-focused package to date, and it puts Chevrolet’s Camaro SS 1LE square in its sights.
2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody first drive
With a wide footprint, track-tuned suspension, and a naturally-aspirated Hemi, the R/T Scat Pack Widebody proves to be the nimblest Challenger Dodge has built to date.
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Review
Alfa’s Romeo’s Ferrari-powered sport utility delivers hair-raising straight-line performance, admirable capability in the corners, and head-turning style, but comes up a bit short in a few key areas. We put the Stelvio Quadrifoglio through its paces on the twisties as well as the everyday commute.
2019 Aston Martin DB11 V8 Volante review
With the DB11 Volante, Aston Martin’s marriage of luxury and performance is perhaps at its best, offering hustle that doesn’t feel rushed and refinement with emotion still intact. Our Aston Martin DB11 V8 Volante review goes deep on this beautiful machine.
2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ first drive review
The introduction of Lamborghini’s Aventador SVJ sees Sant’Agata pull out all the stops to create the most track-capable production road car in the company’s history. We hop behind the wheel on one of the world’s best-known race tracks.
2019 Fiat 500 Abarth first drive review
We put Fiat’s Abarth-tuned 500 through its paces at the Streets of Willow racetrack to see what it's all about. Based on the standard 500 city car, this diminutive performance machine uses a turbocharged, 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 160 hp that sends it from zero to 60 mph in less than seven seconds.
2019 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth first drive review
We head to Streets of Willow in Rosamond, California, to put Fiat's track-tuned roadster through its paces on the road course. The result of an engineering partnership between Fiat and Mazda, the 124 Spider Abarth is a timely reminder that horsepower isn't the final word in high performance.
2019 Maserati Levante GTS review
Maserati’s luxury SUV gets a shot in the arm by way of Ferrari-derived V8 power, but is it enough to go toe-to-toe with the established players in the high performance sport-utility segment? We hit the streets of LA and then head out to the twisting tarmac of the Angeles Forest to find out.
2019 Lamborghini Urus first drive review
As the demand for premium SUVs continues to climb, Lamborghini brings an all-new contender to the fray with the Urus, a 650-horsepwer performance machine that emphasizes luxury and capability in equal measure. We tested it and found it's a veritable tour de force of technology, luxury, and all-out speed.
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI first drive
The Volkswagen Jetta GLI returns for the 2019 model year with a more aggressive design and hot hatch-like power under the hood. It undercuts the GTI by thousands of dollars, but is it as fun? We put it through its paces on the Tail of the Dragon, an 11-mile stretch of winding tarmac in North Carolina.
2019 Roush Stage 3 Mustang Review
Slammed, uncorked, and supercharged, Roush’s top-spec package takes the Mustang GT to new heights. But with a blown factory-built supercharged Shelby on the way, is this Stage 3 package compelling enough to lure buyers away from the GT500? We’ll give our opinion as we dive deep into this question.
2020 Range Rover Evoque review
Packing refined styling and an updated interior, the updated Evoque is a head turner in a segment full of forgettable faces, but powertrain quirks and a hefty price tag ultimately make this pint-sized Range Rover a middling affair.
2019 Saleen 302 Black Label Mustang review
Outfitted with an aggressive body kit and a massive blower, the Saleen 302 Black Label shifts the Mustang GT’s intent firmly back into muscle car territory. But while the sights and sounds tell a tale of incredible performance, the experience from behind the wheel falls short.
Tire review: BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport LT
We put BFG’s latest all-season touring tire for trucks and SUVs, the Advantage T/A Sport LT to the test. Tasked with combining on-road performance with everyday practicality, a lot is asked of all-season radials. Can the BFG deliver?
First drive: 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB
As the first turbocharged mid-engine V8 Ferrari since the iconic F40 and the successor to the lauded 458 Italia, the 488 GTB has a lot to live up to. Fortunately, it appears to be up to the challenge.
In Moab, Jeep isn’t just having fun off-road; it’s planning its future
Every year, Jeep travels to the Moab Easter Safari to unveil a handful of concept cars. Some are based on production models, while others are classic rigs upgraded with modern components. The company isn't only having fun on the trail; it's planning its future. Digital Trends sat down with Mark Allen to learn more.
E-tron GT concept is the latest volley in Audi’s electrified offensive
Concepts have traditionally been an exercise in “what if,” serving as a means of stoking the public’s imagination with engineering fantasies that are unburdened by the realities of volume production. But with the e-tron GT concept, Audi assures us that “this will be.” We'll see a production model in showrooms by 2020.
Five ways the refreshed 2018 Mustang GT merges brains with brawn
We put the newest high performance Mustang through its paces to see how Ford fuses the company’s latest technologies with good old-fashioned horsepower.
First drive: 2016 Subaru WRX STI Series.HyperBlue
For the 2016, Subaru’s top-spec WRX gets a dose of exclusively with the launch of the Series.HyperBlue package. Just 700 examples will make their way stateside.
First drive: 2016 Volkswagen Golf R
When the Golf R landed on U.S. shores last year we were immediately smitten, but found room for improvement. 2016 finds the Golf R edging closer to perfection.
2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE first drive
Chevy’s new track-focused package for the sixth-gen Camaro might just be the best high performance value on the market today.
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio first drive
Alfa Romeo’s answer to the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63 S is a force to be reckoned with right out of the gate.
2017 Honda Civic Si first drive
The sport-oriented Si trim level returns to the Civic lineup as part of Honda’s performance resurgence. But with stiff competition already on the market, does the Si what it takes to go toe to toe with models like the GTI and WRX?
2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster First Drive
As Mercedes-AMG continues to expand the GT lineup, in comes the fastest and most capable convertible iteration of Affalterbach’s sports car.
The Dinan-tuned M2 S2 turns BMW’s modern classic up to eleven
BMW Tuner Dinan Gives The M2 A Performance-Focused Makeover, We Go For A Spin
2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 First Drive
Applying the ZL1 treatment to the sixth generation Camaro elevates Chevrolet’s performance coupe to heights previously unseen.
2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe first drive
Mercedes closes the sizable gap between the C300 and C63 with a twin-turbocharged V6.
2017 Mercedes-AMG SLC43 first drive
Mercedes’ diminutive drop top loses a few cylinders and gains a pair of turbos in the name of fuel effi-ciency, but performance stays roughly on par.
2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Coupe First Drive
Sacrificing some utility in the name of style, the GLC43 Coupe makes an earnest attempt to provide a sporty demeanor while remaining accessible.
2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 Sedan first drive
The E43 offers a legitimately engaging drive that’s worthy of the AMG badge while maintaining the civility of the standard E-Class.
2017 Honda CR-V first drive
Now in its fifth generation, Honda’s crossover juggernaut ups the ante with a turbocharged power plant, muscled-up looks, and a new chassis.
2017 Honda Civic Hatchback first drive
Pragmatists and enthusiasts alike have a lot to look forward to with the return of the hatchback to the Civic lineup. While the tenth generation Civic has already been on sale for a year or so in coupe and sedan form here in the U.S., Honda chose to take its time bringing the five-door to […]
First Drive: 2017 Volkswagen CC R-Line
The CC still looks and feels sharp while offering more refinement than its competition, but next year’s all-new model might be worth waiting for.
First drive: 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T Wolfsburg Edition
Next year’s replacement for VW’s entry-level SUV is well overdue, as the current model is getting lost in the crowd.
First Drive: 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
With Subaru directly in their crosshairs, Volkswagen tweaks the Golf Sportwagen for soft-road outdoor adventure.
Attending Monterey Car Week is like living in an Xbox racing game
From vintage Ferraris to bleeding-edge Koenigseggs, the most lusted-after cars in the world descend on Pebble Beach every year for Monterey Car Week, and the results will bend your perception of reality.