Category: Compacts
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...
Road Test: 2016 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line Convertible
The Volkswagen Beetle has in its lifetimes been many things; an economy car, a luxury car, and now an icon. Given the latter it now has the status that enables it to be a boutique car with some level of exclusivity su...
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...
SEMA Show 2014: Scion Tuner Challenge & Concept Cars
Scion showed off their best for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas last week. Six builders put their own interpretations into the Scion tC, FR-S and xB with custom upgrades, individual...
First Look: 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune
Volkswagen says the production 2016 Beetle Dune is inspired by the iconic classic Baja Bugs with its more rugged look and feel. It has a more aggressive personality and off-roady appearance that starts with a near hal...
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...
Air Filter Replacement: 2022-2023 Honda Civic 1.5T
Before you begin, be sure your car is parked safely and is turned off. Always be mindful of hot components like radiator hoses, caps and other components nearby. The air filter for the 1.5-liter 2022 Honda Civi...
First Look: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan
The new 11th generation 2022 Honda Civic Sedan has been unveiled, representing what I would call a maturing evolution of the marque in whole with styling, features and improvements that build upon what has already...
2017 Nissan Midnight Editions: First Look
If you like the black “murdered out” look on your cars, you'll be happy to know Nissan has just given it to six core models in their line up in the new Midnight Editions revealed at the Chicago Auto Show. Black wh...
First Look: 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Denim
While Volkswagen is taking arrows over the implosion of their TDI diesel menu, at the LA Auto Show they've cooked up some happy pie with the special edition 2016 Beetle Denim. Celebrating a more positive and playfu...
