If the Porsche 911 is the sports car’s sports car, the Turbo S is the 911’s 911. One of the quickest cars on planet Earth, it’s twin turbo flat-6 engine makes 640 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. Tom Voelk checks out a well-optioned 2021 model in Gentian Blue, equipped with the $10,340 Lightweight Package. It’s like leaving your fourth grader behind for a smidge more performance.

The all-electric Lyriq is the most important vehicle Cadillac has launched in a generation. This first-drive at the press event in Park City, Utah is a deep dive into its performance, ride quality, interior, interface and Ultium battery technology. Plus, there’s that awesome grille. Tom Voelk drives a Debut Edition 340 horsepower rear-drive model with a 102kWh Ultium battery pack and finds General Motors is finally getting Cadillac back onto “The Standard of the World” track.

The Ford Maverick is a compact pickup, that might be a better choice that a full-sized truck… or even a car. Affordable, fuel efficient and easy to drive, Maverick can replace the family car if you don’t need a lockable trunk. Tom Voelk checks out an XLT model powered by the 2-liter EcoBoost engine and finds that size matters. Also, a quick look at Maverick’s only real competitor, the Hyundai Santa Cruz.

Remember- The Maverick is in short supply. Chances are dealers will charge over MSRP. We know that. You know that. The free-market economy giveth, the free-market economy taketh away.

The Chevrolet Bolt EUV (which is kind of different from the Bolt EV) is affordable and packed with tech and features like Super Cruise handsfree driving. Now it comes with a significant price cut. Starting at $28,195, it’s one of the best deals in the electric vehicle world. Tom Voelk checks out a fully loaded Premier model with heated and vented seats, a punchy Bose sounds system and range of 247 miles.

The 2022 Jaguar gets a lot of welcome upgrades. It adds a lot of extra standard equipment, gets a significant price drop, and it charges faster. One thing has changed- It’s loads of fun to drive, maybe the best handling EV made. Tom Voelk checks out a well-equipped EV400 HSE model  (the only version available in the US) and finds it’s a joy to bend into a corner. If only it travelled a little farther on a charge.

All the thrills of a BMW M car and zero emissions? That’s the 2022 BMW i4 M50. All electric. All-wheel drive. All grins. There’s 536 horsepower and 586 lb-ft of instant torque for your right foot to play with and it’s all enjoyed from a lovely well-crafted cabin. From the exterior that’s nearly identical to a Grand Coupe 4-Series to the silent powertrain, it’s a stealthy way to have a great time on twisty roads. The range? Well… that depends. Tom Voelk checks out a well-optioned M50 and finds it to be powerful, engaging and even kind of practical.

The 240Z is an automotive legend. Now, 50 years later there’s a 7th generation- the Nissan Z (no more numbers) and it pays homage to the best of what came before. It’s powered by a 400-horsepower twin-turbocharged 3-liter V6 and can be had with a 9-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. And well equipped, it’s priced at around $41,000 (with shipping, naturally). Tom Voelk offers up full driving impressions of a Performance model (no teases) from outside of Las Vegas, Nevada.

This is a follow up to the all-new 5th generation Kia Sportage, featuring the more rugged X-Pro model with off-road tires and extra ground clearance. Is it a poser or a truly capable machine? For many, it really is all the SUV needed. Tom Voelk heads to Palm Springs, CA to see what it will do.

To grab a larger slice of the pie from Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, the fifth generation Kia Sportage gets a big redesign. Literally. It goes from smallest to among the largest in class with best-in-class rear legroom and cargo room. There's also a fuel efficient hybrid powertrain (a plug-in is coming), plus there's a new X-Pro model designed to travel rugged terrain to get you to the good mountain biking trails. Sportage is now a serious contender. Tom Voelk travels to Palm Springs, CA to check out a Sportage EX AWD Hybrid, an SX Prestige AWD Hybrid and the rough and ready X-Pro AWD on a challenging off-road course.