Category: Drives
Route 66 Test Drive: 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Why take the modern day 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible on old Route 66? Well they share a lot in common, both iconic of automotive history and lore. They both bring imagery and memories to all who see them, and th...
First Drive: 2019 Lexus LS500
The 2019 Lexus LS500 is a continuation of the all-new fifth generation model that was introduced in 2018, larger and more technologically advanced than ever. This is my first time testing the new generation, a car qui...
Test Drive: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring
When it came time for Chrysler to reinvent their minivan, a market segment they invented, they started with a clean sheet of paper and a new name, Pacifica. Ok, well not an entirely new name as the Pacifica had be...
Road Test: 2021 Lexus RC-F Fuji Speedway Edition
In its seventh year, the 2021 Lexus RC-F gets a very limited special edition in the Fuji Speedway with only 60 units to be offered. So limited in-fact, good luck finding one anywhere. The top-end Fuji Speedway ...
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...
First Drive: 2015 Lexus NX200t F Sport
The NX200t derives its platform architecture from the well proven Toyota RAV4, but shares nothing whatsoever in terms of visual content inside or out, and gets its own unique high-performance powertrain. With the F...
Test Drive: 2016 Nissan Titan XD Cummins
The 2016 Nissan Titan XD is a vehicle we have tested briefly on a number of occasions. But this week we attended a drive event held in Phoenix, Arizona that gave a full experience of on and off-road testing for the ne...
First Drive: 2017 Kia Niro Touring
The 2017 Kia Niro represents the brand's first toe in the water with a dedicated hybrid model to take on the Toyota Prius. In our first test drive, we've found a formidable foe with a different take that sets it apart...
Test Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets an all-new styling language which the brand calls Fluidic Sculpture 2.0. In comparison to the last generation is has more deliberate squared off and chiseled forms, looking less lik...
Test Drive: 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0 AWD
Styling is still fresh since the Santa Fe Sport made its debut for the 2013 model year. The look is a blend of Hyundai's first and second wave of what they call “Fluidic Sculpture” styling, meaning the Santa Fe has bl...
