Everything that’s new and updated from Audi in 2020
Audi is holding steady, with only minor changes to most of its product lineup for the new year. The strategy is simple and designed to allow the new RS6 Avant performance wagon take the spotlight. Here's the full rundown of all 2020 changes.
Exclusive: 1000 hp Supra could be six-figure project Papadakis says
Stephan Papadakis has released the second installment of his quest to squeeze 1,000 horsepower from the new Toyota Supra engine. We sat for an exclusive interview as he delves into the hard parts he has to find or make to achieve his goal.
Performance, Luxury, and Subscription – Everything That’s New with Volvo in 2020
Volvo took Digital Trends to Banff, Canada to drive the new 2020 XC60, XC90, and V60 Cross Country SUVs. This year, the venerable Swedish automaker is focused on performance with new Polestar models, new safety and tech features, and making Volvos more convenient and affordable through the Care by Volvo subscription service.
2015 McLaren 650S Spider review
You want the lightning fast McLaren, which does 0-60 in 3 seconds and can scream down a stretch at 204 MPH. You want it like a man craves a beer after downing a family size bags of chips. But do you want it bad enough to lay down one-third-of-a-million bucks for it?
2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid review
Acura’s RLX sport sedan get the hybrid treatment, but does the promise of fuel saving also mean a sacrifice of performance?
2016 Smart Fortwo review
Big changes have come for the small car that defines the City Car category, and that could make all the difference in the world for the Smart Fortwo.
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek review
The 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek offers right-size agility and AWD capability in a convenient hatchback design.
2016 Toyota Highlander review
The Toyota Highlander is getting a full redesign. If you want an SUV with luxury features, ample seating, and hybrid fuel economy, this is your rig.
2016 Honda Civic review
The Honda Civic has been among the best-selling cars in America since 1972. The 2016 Civic is the tenth generation of Honda’s bread-and-butter compact car, but has the Civic lost its essence on the way to superstardom?
2016 Toyota Camry review
The Toyota Camry is the best-selling car in America. Why do so many people choose Camry? Simply put, it’s functionality, reliability, and features.
2016 Nissan Altima SL review
The Altima is Nissan’s entry into the high-volume mid-size sedan market. With a pair of attractive engines and both sport and luxury options worthy of their names, the Altima deserves your consideration.
2017 Chevrolet Silverado HD first drive review
Heavy-duty trucks are the engines that power millions of small businesses across North America. When your business (and your paycheck) depend on your truck, it’s a serious investment. That’s why Chevy designed the new 2017 Chevrolet Silverado HD to be a workhorse.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek first drive review
The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is all new, and it’s fantastic. Our review uncovers an an excellent vehicle at a bargain price.
2018 Volvo XC60 T8 first drive review
Our 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 review covers the drivetrains, trim levels, and options on the industry’s newest plug-in hybrid SUV, built on Volvo’s new platform.
2018 Cadillac CT6 first drive review
For our 2018 Cadillac CT6 first drive review, we focus on the Super Cruise autonomous system as an example of Level 3 self-driving capabilities.
2018 Jaguar F-Type 400 Sport first drive review
In our 2018 Jaguar F-Type 400 Sport first drive review, we take a closer look at the performance and handling of Jag's newest addition to the F-Type family.
2018 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 first drive review
Our First Drive review 2018 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 focuses on options, engines, and the basic capability and luxury feature set that makes the Denali a must-drive truck.
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe RST First Drive
The Digital Trends 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe RST First Drive Review explores Chevrolet’s newest high-performance vehicle, with a 6.2-liter V8 at 420 horsepower, 10-speed automatic transmission, and enough scoot to make 0-60 in under six seconds.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado first drive review
The upcoming 2019 Chevrolet Silverado features an all-new 2.7-liter turbocharged and direct-injected engine good for 310 horsepower and 348 pound-feet of torque. Mated to Chevy’s 8-speed automatic, this is a powerful new package for Chevy’s bread-and-butter truck. Will it compete with Ford and Ram?
2019 Chevrolet Silverado Full Line first drive
Our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Full Line first drive review covers all the bases, from new trim levels and exciting new engines to features that make trailering and loading easier. The new Silverado is bigger, more powerful, more comfortable, and has more of everything you want in a multi-purpose truck.
2019 GMC Sierra first drive review
The Digital Trends 2019 GMC Sierra first drive review focuses on the exclusive new features that set the 2019 Sierra apart from the competition. From the industry-exclusive multi-function tailgate to the available carbon fiber bed and head-up display, we cover what’s new and significant in detail.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE first drive review
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE has active suspension that actually scans the road ahead of you, helps you drive, and even massages your back. This SUV eliminates stress with a program of audio-visual and tactile effects. Aside from all that, The GLE is a seven-passenger SUV with expected performance.
2019 Mazda CX-5 First Drive Review
The 2019 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV adds a new turbocharged engine option and two new upscale trim levels to the existing lineup. It’s all part of Mazda’s plan to reinvent itself as a premium Japanese brand, while maintaining its reputation as an affordable driver’s brand. We think they nailed it.
2020 Toyota Corolla first drive review
The Toyota Corolla is the best-selling car of all time, with more than 46 million sold in the last 53 years. The latest update is true to the formula that made the Corolla a winner: a quality compact car at a bargain price. The winning factor is a full suite of advanced technology features at a stunning price point.
2019 Toyota RAV4 review
The new 2019 Toyota RAV4 offers more tech, more luxury, and a higher price tag than prior generations. It’s also more capable off-road. Taken together, these changes signal an upmarket move for Toyota’s best-selling compact crossover SUV. Is the RAV4 following the 4Runner into near-premium territory?
2019 Nissan Rogue review
The 2019 Rogue is the latest iteration of Nissan’s consistently successful compact crossover SUV. This model routinely outpaces the giants from Honda and Toyota in sales, and there are a few good reasons for that, including a good-looking exterior, reasonably nice interior, and good performance at a value price.
2019 Mazda3 AWD first drive review
Since its introduction in 2003, Mazda’s compact Mazda3 has been a mainstay of the brand’s driver-oriented strategy. Mazda now plans to move upmarket, and the all-new 2019 Mazda3 offers some clues about how that’s going to work. This model also receives available all-wheel drive for the first time in its history.
Vonnen can make you a 911 Hybrid before Porsche can
Vonnen has created an aftermarket hybrid system designed to boost performance on Porsche 911 models made since 2012. The system installs over the stock drivetrain and adds up to 150 foot-pounds of torque. The system works with both manual and twin-clutch transmissions, and supports both RWD and AWD Porsche 911s, plus Boxsters and Caymans.
In exclusive interview, legendary racer tells us his plans for 1,000hp new Supra
The 2020 Toyota Supra is barely off the trucks at dealerships, but award-winning engine builder Stephan Papadakis is already tearing into it to find more power. He thinks 1,000 horsepower is possible from the new BMW/Toyota joint venture. Best of all, he’s capturing the whole process on a series of four videos. We caught up with him to ask him how he plans to tackle this challenge.
BMW shows us how advanced tech help make you a better driver
A modern performance car carries a bewildering array of advanced driver assistance features. We wanted to understand how these systems work together to keep the driver in control. To learn a little more we asked the experts at the BMW Performance Center for a primer, and the chance to drive their best M vehicles like we stole them.
How re-engineering an old technology could give us EVs with 700 miles of range
The electric vehicle industry anxiously awaits the next generation of EV Battery technology. EV adoption is still limited by range and charge time anxiety. Now Portland-based XNRGI thinks they have the solution. Their new battery uses old silicon wafer technology to improve energy density for greater range and reduced charging time.
Let’s take a moment to marvel at how incredibly high-tech modern car tires are
When you think about it, an ordinary car tire is an amazing piece of work. It’s soft enough that you can leave a mark in it with your fingernail, but it lasts 20,000 to 50,000 miles on your car. In the course of an average tire’s service life, it may have to work in sub-zero temperatures or up to 180 degrees on a hot summer day.
Car designers can predict your future desires. This is how they do it
Auto designers have an impossible job. They have to interpret crazy and contradictory input from customers, predict where the market is going, and try to understand what people are going to want years before buyers know they want it. It’s a steep challenge, but that’s the game.
Six advanced tech features that make off-road driving easy
SUVs and pickups carry more advanced off-road driver assistance technology than ever before. We looked at six unique tech features on current-year trucks and SUVs that make any modern AWD or 4WD vehicle a mighty off-road vehicle.
The 2019 Mazda3 gains AWD, fresh design, and a groundbreaking engine
The all-new, fourth-generation Mazda3 will include Mazda’s revolutionary SkyActiv-X gasoline engine, which uses compression ignition like a diesel, plus a real diesel engine option and available all-wheel drive. The 2019 Mazda3 comes in hatchback or sedan form, and is expected at dealers early in 2019.
Who pays for autonomous driving fatalities?
Human drivers are still far more dangerous than autonomous cars, but if you’re not really at the wheel, whose fault is it if there’s an accident, or worse, a fatality? The insurance industry has been slow to respond, and nothing has yet been decided in the courts.
Sim racing gets real: iRacing gamer wins test in pro race car
The Mazda Hot Lap Challenge is a partnership between iRacing and Mazda Motorsports to give the best drivers in the gaming world a shot in the real world. Anyone can play at home or at any IMSA race throughout the year. After a shootout at the Rolex 24, the winner gets a test day in a Global MX-Cup car.
Peloton’s tech lets truckers play follow the leader to boost fuel economy
Peloton Technology offers technology that can help semi trucks save fuel by running close together on the highway through platooning. Using shor- range wireless communications, trucks get a kind of super cruise control. This technology is on the road today, and it works.