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Discover great cars, trucks, and SUVs we can't wait to drive in 2021.
Arrive in style: the best in luxury cars
With longer commute times and more social commitments than ever before, Americans are looking for a car in which they can arrive in style. Comfortable interiors, luxe materials, and all the bells and whistles make a great luxury vehicle.
Discover great luxury cars and SUVs that are guaranteed to make an entrance.
Luxury car test drive reviews
2020 Lexus RC F Review
The RC F was overdue for a refresh, one that went deeper than just new front and rear fascias.
Derek Shiekhi | Oct 19, 2020
2020 Honda Civic Type R Review
The Honda Civic Type R remains a gem of a car, and while it's - quite deliberately - not for everyone, the target market will be thrilled with the latest incarnation of Honda's red-hot Civic.
John Coyle | Oct 19, 2020
2020 Bentley Continental GT V8 Review
Find out what it means to own a Bentley. The Continental GT V8 offers an executive experience to the modern driver.
Derek Shiekhi | Sep 08, 2020
2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster Review
Until the AMG ONE and the new AMG GT Black Series arrive, The Mercedes-AMG GT R will remain the sharpest arrow in Mercedes-Benz's formidable quiver.
Omar Rana | Sep 24, 2020
2021 Toyota Supra Review
The controversial partnership between Toyota and BMW produced the iconic Supra for 2021, yielding overwhelmingly positive results.
John Coyle | Sep 17, 2020
2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Sport Review
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has evolved for 2020 to reveal cosmetic and performance upgrades. Learn about the Stelvio Ti Sport and what it has to offer for the 2020 model.
Derek Shiekhi | Sep 10, 2020
2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Review
The Mercedes-AMG C-Class is compact, turbocharged, 4-cylinder compact car that makes up for some of the shortcomings for other Mercedes-AMG models.
Derek Shiekhi | Sep 09, 2020
2020 Mercedes-AMG GT 53 Review
One of the highest ranking sports cars, see the combination of power and posh interiors offered by the Mercedes-AMG GT 53.
Derek Shiekhi | Sep 09, 2020
2020 Lexus GS F Review
Discover whether or not the Lexus GS F can live up to other performance vehicles in the midsize luxury sedan segment.
Derek Shiekhi | Sep 08, 2020
2020 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe Review
This BMW 235i xDrive is full of surprises: from its 405 horsepower engine to its four door body style. See what makes this competition vehicle from BMW a stand-out.
Derek Shiekhi | Sep 01, 2020
2020 Lexus RC F Review
Lexus refreshed the RC F for 2020 and packed a muscle-car classic with a peppy V-8 engine.
Jeffrey N. Ross | Aug 26, 2020
2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Review
The wait for the Lexus LC 500 is finally over. Lexus reimagined the hard-top convertible for the 2021 Lexus LC 500 convertible.
Omar Rana | Aug 17, 2020
2020 Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury Review
The Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury trim attempts to fill in the gap between the basic ES package and the LS.
Omar Rana | Aug 06, 2020
2020 Nissan GT-R Review
These three letters have represented Nissan's engineering breakthroughs and racing success for the last 50 years.
Andrew Chen | Apr 22, 2020
2019 Lexus LC 500 Review
A production run of just 500 units meant the 2019 Lexus LC 500 cars were quickly tucked away by collectors.
Jeffrey N. Ross | Apr 21, 2020
2019 Lexus LS 500 Review
Within the span of a year, Lexus completely redesigned its original sedan offerings. See how the 2019 Lexus LS 500 F Sport fared against the competition in the luxury sedan segment.
Jeffrey N. Ross | Arp 20, 2020
2020 Acura TLX Review
What you're looking at here isn't just any Acura TLX. Nope, this is a very limited edition of the TLX called the Acura TLX PMC Edition. So what makes the PMC model so special? Well, PMC stands for Performance Manufacturing Center, Acura's 200,000 square foot facility in Marysville, Ohio where the NSX is made.
Omar Rana | Apr 11, 2020
2020 Challenger Hellcat SS Review
The good news is that the Mopar crew decided to incorporate a lot of the Demon's go-fast technology and hardware into a new flagship Challenger, the 2019 SRT Hellcat Redeye.
Derek Shiekhi | Apr 02, 2020
2020 Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody Review
Signing on the dotted line for a high-performance American car should be inspired by your excited inner child, not rigidly controlled by just cold logic and math.
Derek Shiekhi | Apr 02, 2020
2019 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Review
The Mercedes-AMG E 63 S, is a 603-horsepower performance car you can comfortably drive every day.
Derek Shiekhi | Jan 28, 2020
2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z0 Review
This generation Z06 was the first Corvette true performance enthusiasts took seriously, and it was the first Corvette to make the likes of Porsche, BMW, Audi, and Ferrari stop and take notice.
Mike Musto | Nov 25, 2019
2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Lusso Review
While it's been manufacturing cars for over 100 years, Alfa Romeo has a relatively small footprint in the U.S. market, and currently produces three just vehicles.
Derek Shiekhi | Nov 21, 2019
2019 Mercedes-AMG E53 Sedan Review
Mercedes-Benz did a spectacular job on the design of the new E-Class. That being said, how do you spot the differences between the regular E-Class models, the E53, and the E63 S?
Derek Shiekhi | Nov 21, 2019
2018 Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Review
Paying homage to its legendary NASCAR history, the Dodge Charger Daytona has been one of the most sought after special edition muscle cars.
Omar Rana | Nov 20, 2019
2020 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Widebody Test Drive Review
The performance upgrade known as "Widebody" delighted AutoNation Drive editors to the point of hyperbole. See what the excitement is all about in this review.
Mike Musto | Nov 15, 2019
2019 BMW M850i xDrive Review
Just as Fiat and Maserati have done in recent years, BMW is slowly rebuilding its lineup here in the U.S. After a 20-year absence, BMW made its triumphant return in 2014 with the 4C, which was quickly followed up by the topless 4C Spider.
Mike Musto | Oct 29, 2019
2020 Jaguar F-Type SVR Review
American muscle rowdiness lurks beneath the sleek sheet metal and luxury badge of the 2020 Jaguar F-Type SVR.
Omar Rana | Nov 12, 2019
2020 Lexus LC 500h Review
The Lexus LC 500h is one of the best-looking sports cars out there right now: it is really a work of art.
Omar Rana | Nov 06, 2019
2019 Acura NSX Review
Find your local AutoNation dealership to grab factory off-road race trucks (Ford F-150 Raptor), factory drag racers (Dodge Challenger 1320) and even factory road-racing cars, like the 2019 Acura NSX.
Derek Shiekhi | Nov 04, 2019
2019 Dodge Challenger Redeye Widebody Review
The big brother to the Charger Scat Pack Widebody, this Dodge Challenger Redeye Widebody earned an easy five stars. Read the full Challenger review.
Mike Musto | Oct 30, 2019
2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Review
The new generations of this American Sports Car have heads turning over a bold design and a peppy engine.
Derek Shiekhi | Oct 29, 2019
2019 BMW M2 Competition Review
Predator, performance car, bulldog. That's what our editors came away with after a week with the 2019 BMW M2 Competition.
Mike Musto | Oct 29, 2019
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 Coupe Review
Mercedes-Benz is here to remind us that there is a huge difference between true over-the-top luxury that pampers the driver and passengers and stuffing your cars with the latest gadgets and gizmos.
Omar Rana | Oct 21, 2019
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 Sedan Review
The 2018 Mercedes-AMG E43 essentially replaces the previous-generation E550 while providing a sporty AMG option for buyers who don't necessarily want to step up to the faster and pricier E63 S.
AutoNation Drive | Oct 18, 2019
2018 Alfa Romeo 4c Spider Review
The 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider is the result of when race car designers get together and build a vehicle for normal roads. Find out why we haven't been able to stop raving about this daily-driver track monster.
Derek Shiekhi | Oct 17, 2019
2019 Mercedes-Benz E450 Wagon Review
With four available body styles and four engine options, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E450 Wagon offers something for just about any taste and price range.
Derek Shiekhi | Oct 14, 2019
2020 BMW M340i Review
Take a performance-tuned chassis, a sporty and tech-filled interior, and a competition coupe flavor and what do you have? The BMW M340i, which isn't all-new for 2020, but does offer some sporty trim packages.
Derek Shiekhi | Sep 16, 2020
Luxury SUV test drive reviews
2020 Audi Q7 Prestige Review
Take a closer look at the updates Audi made to the Q7 for the 2020 model year.
Omar Rana | Sep 28, 2020
2020 Volvo XC90 T8 eAWD Review
Let's take a closer look at the 2020 Volvo XC90 - one of the vehicles that is definitely credited for saving this amazing brand.
Omar Rana | Sep 28, 2020
2020 BMW X5 M50i Review
The BMW X5 is a high-ranking midsize luxury SUV that will beg you to leave the house even during a pandemic.
Derek Shiekhi | Sep 01, 2020
2020 Lexus LX 570 Review
The 2020 Lexus LX 570 combines off-road capability with the luxury expected of a Lexus.
Jeffrey N. Ross | Aug 25, 2020
2020 Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD Review
Discover how the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD trim pampers its occupants with luxury interiors and top-of-the-line features.
Jeffrey N. Ross | Aug 18, 2019
2020 Lexus RX 350 F Sport Review
The Lexus RX 350 F Sport adds loads of new features to an already-popular model in the luxury crossover segment.
Omar Rana | Aug 06, 2020
2020 Mercedes-AMG G63 Review
The Mercedes-AMG G-Class has a tough, go anywhere, and built-to-last iconic reputation.
Omar Rana | Aug 05, 2020
2019 Lexus UX 250h Review
Before you go thinking that small size and affordable price means a sacrifice in luxury, give the Lexus UX a chance.
Jeffrey N. Ross | Apr 20, 2020
2020 Range Rover Velar SVAD Review
Lexus surprised us with an all-new model for a segment it has never competed in - meet the Lexus NX.
Jeffrey N. Ross | Apr 11, 2020
2020 INFINITI QX50 Review
The 30th anniversary of the INFINITI brand is celebrated in the QX50, a luxury SUV with brand new features for 2020 to set it apart from the competition.
Mike Musto | Feb 02, 2020
2019 Lexus UX Review
The 2019 UX is for those buyers who Lexus calls "urban explorers," people who want a crossover that they can easily maneuver through large cities. In fact, they inspired the name: UX stands for Urban X-(Cross)over.
Derek Shiekhi | Dec 19, 2019
2019 Jaguar I-Pace HSE Review
The all-new 2019 Jaguar I-Pace is the first luxury electric vehicle that could possibly take on Tesla.
Omar Rana | Nov 12, 2019
2019 Land Rover Discovery Review
For 2019, the Land Rover Discovery HSE comes to us as an impressive package that cradles occupants in aluminum, leather and wood, and then proceeds to float them down the road on an air suspension system.
Mike Musto | Dec 05, 2019
2019 BMW X4 xDrive40i Review
It's been a long time coming, but BMW has finally delivered a proper full-size SUV for the American market.
Mike Musto | Nov 15, 2019
2020 Range Rover Velar SVAD Review
Lexus created a vehicle with the right dimensions and power to make getting around metropolitan environments more pleasant: the Lexus UX 250h F Sport for 2019.
Derek Shiekhi | Nov 05, 2019
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For the luxury car shopper, the cabin comforts are top of mind. Automakers have received the signal that what's on the inside counts just as much as what's on the outside. Heated and cooled seats, top-notch interior materials, and premium infotainment and technology are all key features of luxury vehicles.
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