Category: Compacts
What’s New: 2017 Kia Forte & Forte5
Making their debut at the Detroit Auto Show, the 2017 Forte sedan and Forte5 Hatch both received a mid-cycle freshening to keep them competitive, with some new styling enhancements, some new powertrain choices, and ne...
SEMA Show 2014: Riley Hawk Scion xB
The 1970's seems to be a theme with Scion this year at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. And nothing says this more than the shagadellic Riley Hawk Scion xB. The custom build by Scott Kanemura of KMA Productions is a hea...
First Peek: 2016 Buick Cascada
Most people don't think of Buick when it comes to drop-top fun in the sun, but the new 2016 Buick Cascada aims to change all that. Based on the same architecture as the Buick Verano, the new two-door Cascada conve...
Under The Hood: 2019-2021 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T
The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta we tested features their latest generation EA211 1.4-liter turbocharged and direct injected four-cylinder engine, here mated to a six-speed manual transmission. In this car, the engine is...
Test driven: 2014 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
For 2014 all Beetle Turbo's become “R-Line” which brings a more aggressive front fascia with chrome accents, a new rear bumper that better highlights the dual exhaust tips, and unique badges on the front fenders. ...
Test Drive: 2017 Infiniti QX30S
The 2017 Infiniti QX30 takes its place as the new entry point for Nissan's luxury brand, starting at $29,950. From there it steps up into the near $50,000 price range when optioned and trim grades climb. In the mid...
First drive: 2015 Volvo V60 & S60 Drive-E
Volvo invited the automotive media up to Las Vegas, Nevada to show off their new Drive-E S60 sedan and the V60 wagon which returns to the US for 2015. While they just received a styling update for 2014, Volvo is ro...
First Look: 2018 Hyundai Kona
At the LA Auto Show, the 2018 Hyundai Kona compact crossover made its North American debut, a definitive splash into the hot pool of new sporty CUV's that's now getting even hotter. To start out with, Hyundai's new...
Test Drive: 2017 Volkswagen GTI S
Driving the 2017 Volkswagen GTI on the mountain roads of Arizona was a holistic wayback machine experience for me having cut my canyon carving teeth some 30 years ago on the same roads in a 1984 GTI, the first generat...
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2014: Bizarre & Obscure Cars
Barrett-Jackson isn't always about '57 Chevy's and Plymouth Barracudas with a six-pack under the hood. We take a look at some of the more bizarre, unusual and obscure cars that crossed the block this year. Lot 638:...
