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Brandon Turkus

Brandon Turkus,

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Articles by Brandon Turkus

Motor1.com 2022 BMW i4 M50 Review: Books Versus Covers

2022 BMW i4 M50 Review: Books Versus Covers

BMW’s electric sedan has a lot more going for it than the mediocre 227-mile range and polarizing grille might indicate.
By Brandon Turkus Aug 4 2022
Motor1.com 2022 Kia EV6 Review: The Middle Child

2022 Kia EV6 Review: The Middle Child

Sandwiched between the funky Hyundai Ioniq 5 and premium Genesis GV60, the sporty looking EV6 fails to resonate.
By Brandon Turkus Jul 27 2022
Motor1.com Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX First Drive: The Rest Of The World Wears Bifocals

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX First Drive: The Rest Of The World Wears Bifocals

Mercedes has a vision of future EVs, and the EQXX’s air-cooled battery pack, extreme aerodynamics, and obsessive lightness are key.
By Brandon Turkus Jul 25 2022
Motor1.com 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Review: Sacrifice Play

2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Review: Sacrifice Play

The XC40’s lower price comes with the same range and performance, so why go for Volvo’s first crossover-coupe?
By Brandon Turkus Jul 11 2022
Motor1.com 2022 Audi E-Tron GT Review: Low Vis, High Impact

2022 Audi E-Tron GT Review: Low Vis, High Impact

With 237 miles of range and 3.9-second sprint to 60, the low-key Audi is a fine Porsche Taycan alternative.
By Brandon Turkus Jun 9 2022
2023 BMW iX M60 First Drive Review: More Go, Same Show

2023 BMW iX M60 First Drive Review: More Go, Same Show

Unlike BMW’s other M-Lite cars, the 532-hp, 280-mile iX M60 doesn’t feel worth the money.
By Brandon Turkus May 24 2022
Motor1.com 2023 Genesis GV60 First Drive Review: The Final Installment

2023 Genesis GV60 First Drive Review: The Final Installment

Up to 429 horsepower and a sub-4-second sprint to 60 make for a lively EV, even if it’s supposed to be a luxury car.
By Brandon Turkus May 17 2022
Motor1.com 2023 BMW XM Prototype First Drive Review: The M Of The Future Is A Future Classic

2023 BMW XM Prototype First Drive Review: The M Of The Future Is A Future Classic

M division's shocking concept SUV is remarkably subtle as a road-going prototype.
By Brandon Turkus May 16 2022
Motor1.com 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Review: More Mustang, Less GT

2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Review: More Mustang, Less GT

Ford’s hotter EV is a riot to drive, but could stand out from the herd more.
By Brandon Turkus Mar 24 2022
Motor1.com 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Review: In Like With You

2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Review: In Like With You

A brilliant, attractive all-electric crossover/hatchback fusion that has just a few tiny annoyances.
By Brandon Turkus Mar 3 2022
Motor1.com 2022 Ford E-Transit First Drive Review: Taking Care Of Business

2022 Ford E-Transit First Drive Review: Taking Care Of Business

Much more than just an electric van.
By Brandon Turkus Feb 6 2022
Motor1.com 2022 Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 First Drive Review: New Direction, Familiar Path

2022 Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 First Drive Review: New Direction, Familiar Path

The first all-electric AMG is exactly what we expected and a lot more.
By Brandon Turkus Dec 21 2021
Motor1.com 2021 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring Review: The Cost Of Electricity

2021 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring Review: The Cost Of Electricity

The delayed Corsair’s plug-in powertrain is useful, but grating.
By Brandon Turkus Nov 11 2021
Motor1.com 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Wins Motor1 Editors’ Choice Star Award

2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Wins Motor1 Editors’ Choice Star Award

It was the one vehicle everyone wanted to drive.
By Brandon Turkus Oct 31 2021
Motor1.com 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo Review: A Case For Everything

2021 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo Review: A Case For Everything

Americans are averse to wagons and plug-ins, but maybe they shouldn’t be.
By Brandon Turkus Oct 11 2021
Motor1.com 2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback Review: Style Over All

2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback Review: Style Over All

A sleek shape promises more than the powertrain, battery can deliver.
By Brandon Turkus Sep 13 2021
Motor1.com 2021 Polestar 2 Review: Improving On Improvement

2021 Polestar 2 Review: Improving On Improvement

After a high-dollar PHEV, the Swedish brand introduces its first volume model.
By Brandon Turkus Jul 28 2021
Motor1.com Ford Mustang Mach 1 And Ford Mustang Mach-E Video: Past Meets Present

Ford Mustang Mach 1 And Ford Mustang Mach-E Video: Past Meets Present

Ford's latest V8 Mustang meets the next-generation of pony car performance.
By Brandon Turkus May 22 2021
Motor1.com Opinion: Yes, The Ford Mustang Mach-E Is A Real Mustang

Opinion: Yes, The Ford Mustang Mach-E Is A Real Mustang

From someone who has driven them all.
By Brandon Turkus Apr 25 2021
Motor1.com 2021 BMW 330e Review: Peak Refinement

2021 BMW 330e Review: Peak Refinement

The plug-in-hybrid 3 Series is so good we’re questioning the point of the 330i.
By Brandon Turkus Mar 22 2021
Motor1.com 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV First Drive Review: Remixing The Same Old Song

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV First Drive Review: Remixing The Same Old Song

Super Cruise is good, but not enough to distinguish this attempt at an electric CUV.
By Brandon Turkus Mar 1 2021
Motor1.com 2021 Porsche Taycan First Drive Review: Two-Wheel Good

2021 Porsche Taycan First Drive Review: Two-Wheel Good

Even with one less motor, Porsche’s rear-drive all-electric all-arounder impresses.
By Brandon Turkus Feb 18 2021
Motor1.com 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge Review: More Tired Than Wired

2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge Review: More Tired Than Wired

The facelifted XC90 remains a likable luxury SUV and a so-so PHEV.
By Brandon Turkus Jan 22 2021
Motor1.com 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Prototype First Drive Review: Just Plain Good

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Prototype First Drive Review: Just Plain Good

Ignore the electric powertrain – the ID.4 is a just a very impressive modern crossover.
By Brandon Turkus Nov 20 2020
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