Category: Compacts
Under The Hood: 2017 Hyundai Elantra 2.0
For 2017 the Elantra received two all-new engines, a 1.4 liter turbocharged Kappa engine for the ECO model and a new 2.0 liter Nu naturally aspirated Atkinson Cycle four cylinder for the rest of the model range such a...
Under The Hood: 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T
Because the the 2016 Beetle R-Line is still based on the older A5 architecture, it was not updated with the latest generation of the 2.0 liter EA888 engine. This means that it's one generation back of what most VW and...
Under The Hood: 2016 Subaru WRX STi
The Subaru WRX STi engine legendary, but in large part because it's been around for some time. The EJ257 2.5 liter turbocharged and intercooled four-cylinder boxer engine is virtually identical to the 300 horsepower E...
Under The Hood: 2016 Fiat 500C Abarth
Though there is a lot going on under the hood of the Fiat 500 Abarth, it's not always easy to see because it's one of the most tightly packed engine bays you will find. But what's here is a 1.4 liter turbocharged four...
The Round Up: Cars Id Buy 2021
It's that time of the year again when we round up our list of cars Id buy from vehicles tested that impressed well enough that if we were shopping in a given class, category or price range – we'd buy it. It's our ...
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...
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: 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...
Test driven: 2013 Toyota Corolla S
While the current Corolla is more than ten years old, only having a few styling updates here and there, it still sold over 24,000 copies last month. At that number it still outsells much of its competition despite off...
Test Drive: 2024 Acura Integra Type S
One of the most anticipated new sport sedans on the market has been the new 2024 Acura Integra Type S. The Integra nameplate itself returning made many a nostalgic enthusiast happy. The cheering was short as their...
