Basem Wasef
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2023 Porsche Cayenne: The Porsche of SUVs
Last year marked the 20th anniversary of the Porsche Cayenne, a starting point that would mark a critical moment for Stuttgart. Unlike the majority of the world’s sport utility vehicles, the introduction of an SUV wearing a Porsche badge stirred... -
2023 BMW M3: Big Mouth Strikes Again
Since taking the compact sport sedan niche by storm in 1986, the BMW M3 has earned enduring status among driving enthusiasts intent on combining sports car levels of performance with everyday usability. The model generations read like a mantra among... -
2022 Audi A4: The Quintessential German Sport Sedan
Sport sedans have evolved dramatically over the years, shifting from simple athletic thoroughbreds to complex combinations of electronic aids and driver-centric hardware. Always tech-focused, Audi’s popular sedans have those changes quite successfully. The 2022 Audi A4 and its hotter sister,... -
2022 Volvo XC60: The Stylish Swede
Volvo typically takes the high road when it comes to tackling competitive segments, and the midsize luxury SUV field is no exception with the 2022 XC60. High-quality materials and a well-put-together feel make the XC60 a pleasant place for long... -
2022 Volvo S90: How Scandinavians Sedan
Since SUVs and crossovers started crushing the new car landscape, the midsize luxury sedan segment has increasingly become more a question of want than need. If you’re shopping for a conventional three-box sedan, chances are you’re less concerned with practical... -
Mercedes-Benz EQE Preview: Benz’s Second Electric Sedan Is A Mini-EQS
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE is the automaker’s second fully-electric sedan. As the name implies, the EQE is to the E-Class as the EQS is to the S-Class, but the EQE seems a cut above its combustion-engine predecessor. Basem Wasef The... -
2022 Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid First Drive: Future-Forward Fine Fillet
The 2022 Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid is the storied automaker's second plug-in, following 2019's Bentayga. While not a full EV, it offers a taste of the brand's electric future. Bentley The clock is ticking: Bentley Motors is going fully electric... -
Past Meets Present: Offroading VW’s Race-Prepped ID.4 EV And Beetle
Left to right: VW ID.4 prepped for 2021 NORRA 100; 1969 VW Beetle in Baja 1000 group 11 spec; VW ID.4 Pro AWD built for the 2021 Rebelle Rally. Volkswagen Desert racing is a grueling bloodsport fueled by raucous internal... -
2022 Porsche Taycan GTS First Drive: A Famous Stuttgart Label Adds More Nuance
The 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS applies this familiar Porsche trim designation to an EV for the first time, and slots between the Taycan 4S and Turbo models in power and price. Porsche Porsche’s electrified Taycan has challenged EV competitors, like... -
2022 Volvo C40 First Drive: The Levelheaded EV With A Stylish Twist
The Volvo C40 Recharge visually sets itself apart from its XC40 relatives with its revised front end, a sloping roofline, and lower drag coefficient to aid its projected 225-mile range. Volvo Volvo built its reputation on traditional Swedish values of... -
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT First Drive: A Beloved Badge Goes Electric
Ford's 2021 Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition delivers 480 horsepower and 634 pound-feet of torque. Ford When Ford introduced the Mustang Mach-E in 2019, pony car loyalists revolted: How could the Blue Oval’s fabled sports car brand get slapped on... -
Roadster Retrospective: What 1,000 Miles In A 1957 300 SL Reveals About Mercedes-Benz’s Upcoming 2022 SL
The Colorado Grand covers some of the most breathtaking roads in America. This year’s route covered 1,112 miles and included 136 registered cars led by 9 Colorado State Patrol motorcycle officers. John Waugh Photographic Images © 2021 We’re motoring top-down through the... -
First Look: Hands-On With the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq
The production version of the Cadillac Lyriq closely resembles the concept car, whose sharp angles manage to stay within the brand’s design language while looking remarkably contemporary. In case you’re wondering, Lyriq carries the theme of past Cadillac concepts ending... -
What Audi’s Wild Skysphere Concept Reveals About The Future
Audi Jaws will undoubtedly drop when Audi’s skysphere concept breaks cover at Monterey Car Week. The waist-high, two-seater’s lavish proportions, improbably swoopy nose and spaciously sleek interior portend a future where cutting edge technology, retro subtleties and autonomy merge. The... -
2022 Genesis GV70 First Drive Review: Great Expectations
Genesis has evolved its exterior design to subtly incorporate self-branding: Look closely at the GV70’s grille and tastefully integrated headlamps, and you’ll see a stylized interpretation of the Genesis wing emblem logo. Genesis We’ve said it before, we’ll say it... -
Best Mini Tire Inflators
Getty Images Nobody likes lugging around junk in their trunk, but a few key automotive accessories can make the difference between being stranded by the side of road and getting on your way to safety. Key to roadside emergency preparedness... -
2022 Genesis G70 First Drive Review: Luxury Grows Its Sporty Side
Though external updates cover only the front and rear fascias and wheels, the latest G70 assumes a sleeker, fresher look that brings it in line with Genesis’ latest design language. Genesis Of all the places to launch a refreshed sport... -
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS: Benz’s First Pure EV Flaunts 478-Mile Range, Arrives Fall 2021
Mercedes-Benz The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS is a counterpunch to Tesla's hold on the premium electrified sedan segment and takes a clean sheet, all-out approach to claiming the lead. The automaker claims a 478-mile range, and the new machine will hit... -
Genesis Finds Its Stride With Strong Growth In 2021
The X Concept’s moonshot styling marks Genesis’s naked ambition: The Korean carmaker is intent on becoming a design leader in the face of competition from European and Japanese foes. Genesis Genesis, the luxury nameplate founded only 6 years ago, is... -
2022 Audi E-tron GT First Drive: Sexier Than A Tesla
Audi's e-tron GT is the German automaker's EV halo model and offers upmarket buyers a zero-emissions powertrain wrapped in a seductive package that’s all about want, not need. Audi With electrification engulfing mainstream carmakers like wildfire, it was only a... -
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: All-New Compact Five-Seater Brings Electrification, New Tech
Mercedes-Benz The all-new 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class promises to redefine everything consumers have come to expect from the brand’s popular luxury compact sedan. The C-Class, which is currently offered as a sedan, coupe and cabriolet, is one of Mercedes’ entry-level vehicles... -
2021 Volkswagen Taos Prototype Drive: Compact SUV A Pint-Sized Love Letter To The U.S.A.
The upcoming Volkswagen Taos compact crossover adheres closely to the family design ethos. The tall hood and strong lines give it a sense of mass. Volkswagen No fewer than 4 million compact SUVs were sold in 2019, making the category... -
Next-Gen 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Supersedan Boasts Clean Design, Fresh Tech
An all-new Mercedes-Benz supersedan only comes around once in a blue moon, so the 2021 S-Class debut marks an important milestone for fans of the triple-pointed star. With some iterations having endured over a decade, it’s easy to see why... -
2020 Ram 1500: More Sedan With A Bed Than Big Bruiser
The Ram 1500 received a complete makeover for the 2019 model year, taking the competition by surprise. It wowed with a Tesla-esque 12-inch touchscreen, a mild hybrid system on its V6 and V8 engines and a slew of advanced driver... -
2020 Jaguar F-Pace: An Eclectic Outlier In A Sea of Crossovers
Just when it seemed the world's crossover quota was filled, Jaguar comes along with the F-Pace in 2017. A necessary component in Jaguar’s portfolio, the F-Pace crossover joined a lineup previously dominated by sedans, sports cars, and convertibles. How does... -
2019 Mazda CX-5: Luxury At An Affordable Price
Introduced to fill the void of both the Mazda Tribute and CX-7, the Mazda CX-5 is a highly regarded, favorably reviewed midsized SUV. It’s one of the first Mazdas to adopt the company’s Kodo design language, with its forward-leaning nose,... -
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata: The Quintessential Roadster
The Mazda Miata MX-5 has enjoyed continual improvements in the three decades since it jolted the sports car world in 1989, but the tiny ragtop can claim one consistent trait throughout those years: waifish weight. Even after 30 years of... -
2020 Chevrolet Camaro: Holds Its Own Against Muscle Car Foes
Just like its American muscle car counterparts, the Chevrolet Camaro has roots extending to a bygone era when fuel was cheap and straight-line power mattered far more than handling. First introduced in 1967, the Camaro evolved through four generations before production...
Past Meets Present: Offroading VW’s Race-Prepped ID.4 EV And Beetle
2022 Porsche Taycan GTS First Drive: A Famous Stuttgart Label Adds More Nuance
2022 Volvo C40 First Drive: The Levelheaded EV With A Stylish Twist
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT First Drive: A Beloved Badge Goes Electric
Roadster Retrospective: What 1,000 Miles In A 1957 300 SL Reveals About Mercedes-Benz’s Upcoming 2022 SL
First Look: Hands-On With the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq
What Audi’s Wild Skysphere Concept Reveals About The Future
2022 Genesis GV70 First Drive Review: Great Expectations
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS: Benz’s First Pure EV Flaunts 478-Mile Range, Arrives Fall 2021
Genesis Finds Its Stride With Strong Growth In 2021
2021 Volkswagen Taos Prototype Drive: Compact SUV A Pint-Sized Love Letter To The U.S.A.
Next-Gen 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Supersedan Boasts Clean Design, Fresh Tech
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