Category: Drives
Test drive: 2014 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI
The new 1.8 liter direct-injected engine is the big news for 2014 here under the hood. This new standard engine betters the old 2.5 liter five by some three mpg on the highway. The third generation EA888 four-cylinder...
Test Drive: 2015 Chrysler 200S
The 2015 Chrysler 200 is the brand's first credible entry into the mid-size sedan segment in some time, taking a generous swipe at mainstream buyers with an American flavor, contemporary styling, and a sporting presen...
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 ...
Quick Drive: 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris
We got our first brief test drive in the all-new 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris midsize commercial van at the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) Truck Rodeo, where it won “Best Commercial Vehicle”. During our brief d...
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...
Road Test: 2015 Kia Soul Electric
The 2015 Kia Soul Electric has a number of tell-tale visual cues that make it stand out from the every day Soul. It unique 16” wheels, led lighting and specific badges telling the world you drive an Eco-freindly elect...
Test Drive: 2016 Lexus RX350 F Sport
Lexus has traded on a number of things. Quiet luxury is one of them, now a buzz term Lincoln uses to sell their latest entries. Toyota's luxury brand however has always been there, offering a level of solitude behind ...
First Drive: 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In
In our quick drive of the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In we are reminded that you pay a high price for efficiency, and even a higher price for unique efficiency. The more you want to save on fuel prices, you're giving up ...
Test Drive: 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness
https://youtu.be/y2b-7P6Y-vs We just tested the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid earlier this year and now the 2026 Forester Wilderness. Yep, the off-roady extra rugged and butched up trim grade makes its return ...
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...
