Category: Drives
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 Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona N-Line
The all-new 2024 Hyundai Kona compact SUV was unveiled last year and is on sale now. Available in both gasoline powered and all-electric models, we've just tested the sportiest of them all, the N-Line trim which i...
Test Drive: 2017 Ford Escape SE
Ford 2017, the Ford Escape was given a number of styling and feature updates to keep it fresh against bristling competition. The best selling Ford this side of the F-Series pickups, it's one of the Blue Oval's most im...
Test driven: 2013 Toyota Highlander AWD
While the Highlander is a car-based crossover, it breaks from recent trends and has styling that is more related to Toyota's tough trucks than their cars. It has a muscular front face and bulging flared fenders that m...
Test Drive Review: 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Quattro
Formerly known as the Audi e-tron, the 2024 Q8 e-tron is a refreshed version that with its new name allows the rest of the Audi lineup to also share in some e-tron glory. The flagship of the Audi EV SUV line Q8 ge...
Test Drive Review: 2023 Honda HR-V AWD
This week the all-new 2023 Honda HR-V crossover SUV showed up for our perusal. Like anything all-new, it has grown longer, wider, and more powerful. With more contemporary styling it’s also significantly more feat...
Test drive: 2014 Lexus IS350
The Lexis IS is precisely on target in its competitive field with the Mercedes Benz C-Class, BMW 3-Series and now the Infiniti Q50 in terms of size, content and upscale features. All new for 2014, the IS has a daring ...
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 Drive: 2017 Cadillac XT5 AWD
In our first test drive of the new 2017 Cadillac XT5 luxury crossover SUV, striking was the freshly cut nature of it – much more than a tossed salad of familiar ingredients. All new for 2017, the XT5 represents the...
Test Drive Review: 2016 Lexus ES 300h
For 2016 the Lexus ES got a design makeover which well updates both the exterior and its interior. Also added were new safety features, multimedia and connectivity systems were updated, and it has new colors and finis...
