Category: Compacts
Quick drive: 2014 Ford Fiesta SE Hatch
To keep the Fiesta fresh in the marketplace, it received a new design up front which includes a larger grille which is more like the handsome Ford Fusion. New headlamps and a lower fascia with built-in spoiler round o...
First drive: 2014 Chevrolet Sonic Turbo
Our test with the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic Turbo started with a road-trip from Phoenix to Los Angeles to test the ability of this small compact to meet or exceed its 40 mpg highway rating and 29 mpg city estimates. Our...
First drive: 2014 Nissan Versa Note
I've been reading your comments and emails, “What with this cowboy out in the desert standing next to all these fancy and sophisticated cars us what”? Well that's what we call a Juxtaposition. Juxtaposition....that's ...
SEMA Show 2013: Ford Booths and Show Cars
At the Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas each year it's always apparent that if any auto manufacturer owns this show, it's Ford. And no place does this get hammered home more than...
SEMA Show 2013: Scion Show Cars
The SEMA Show is the annual gathering of aftermarket parts and accessory manufacturers, OEM's and more to showcase to the trade audience the latest creative ideas, parts, and cars. The show is attended by tens of thou...
Test driven: 2014 Scion tC Manual
The Scion tC came to 2014 with a new design up front that shares more family resemblance with the Scion FR-S sports car. Sharply chiseled headlamps and a deeply flared grill are more aggressive than before and gives a...
Retro Re-Drive: 1998-2005 Volkswagen New Beetle
Introduced back in 1998, the New Beetle was penned by automotive designer Jay Mays who later did retro designs for Ford including the 2002 Thunderbird and the 2005 Mustang. All three designs sharing yesteryear DNA, th...
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 driven: Route 66 and the 2014 Scion tC Automatic
Even though it hails from Japan, the 2014 Scion tC feels very much at home rolling along the Mother Road. This highway has always been a melting pot of cultures, and this drive captures the essence of that. I've be...
First drive: 2014 Toyota Corolla
All new for the 2014 Corolla means a fresh exterior design that has a completely different take on the familiar shape. Up front is a new angular face with a much sportier look, featuring standard LED headlamps from th...
