Category: Drives
First Drive: 2016 Mazda CX-3 AWD
We recently took our first drive in the all-new 2016 Mazda CX-3 sub-compact crossover to see how it compares in the hot new class. First up is my take on the styling. I think this is really one of the best looking ...
Test Drive: 2021 Mercedes AMG GLE63 S
When someone hands you the keys to a vehicle like the 2021 Mercedes AMG GLE63 S you say yes. Then you ask questions. In our week of the hottest version of the brand's mid-size SUV we stopped asking questions after the...
First Drive: 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Along with some new styling for the 2016 model year that gives a more premium and upright look, the popular Toyota RAV4 this year gains for the first time, a hybrid model. It was something customers had been askin...
First Drive: 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
At the 2016 Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) Truck Rodeo, attending journalists were the very first to test drive the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, a more aggressive off-road edition of the popular mid-size pickups...
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...
Test Drive: 2016 GMC Canyon SLT DuraMax Diesel
We've had some quick drives of the DuraMax diesel powered Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon before, but we finally got a full week-long test with one to see what it's really like to live with. And better yet, find out...
Quick Drive: 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid
We recently got the chance to take a quick drive in the new 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid, the brand's new entry aimed square at the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid crossover SUV. The Nissan Rogue Hybrid comes to us with not only a...
Drive Review: 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line
Having just test driven the 2021 Kia K5 EX earlier this year we were excited to sample the sportier GT-Line AWD which brought us a more sport performance oriented feel and character from the more luxury minded EX....
Quick Drive: 2015 Tesla Model S 85D
In our test drives this week, we found out why every test drive review of the Tesla Model S is agush with how wonderful they are. We indeed got a very brief drive in a 2015 Tesla Model S 85D, the 422 horsepower all...
2024 Honda Ridgeline Trailsport: Test Drive Review
The Honda Ridgeline returned to us this season in the form of the new for 2024 Trailsport. The off-road themed trim grade is near the top, falling just between the RTL and the Black Edition. This put the as tested...
