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...
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: 2017 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum AWD
In 2013, the Nissan Pathfinder was lifted from its truck-based ladder frame and made the transition to a softer, rounder car-based crossover format like most of its competitors. While many hard core enthusiast complai...
First Drive: 2016 Ford F-150 5.0 V8
Picking up up the Bronze Fire 2016 Ford F-150 Lariat Crew Cab for the week, the first thing we did as a tradition is gun the accelerator onto the freeway to hear its sound and feel its power. In a pleasant surprise it...
First Drive: 2014 Volkswagen Beetle TDI
Starting at $24,995, the Beetle TDI comes in a pretty well equipped trim level at the outset. There is plenty of chrome trim down low on the rockers, across the front fascia grille and the lower window belt line. L...
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....
First Drive: 2018 Hyundai Kona AWD
The latest entry into the compact crossover wars for our testing pleasure was the 2018 Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD, a turbocharged well equipped thrill ride into tall seating position but not a real SUV land. While t...
Test Drive: 2017 Infiniti QX30S
The 2017 Infiniti QX30 takes its place as the new entry point for Nissan's luxury brand, starting at $29,950. From there it steps up into the near $50,000 price range when optioned and trim grades climb. In the mid...
Test Drive: 2017 Volkswagen Passat SEL 1.8
The 2017 Volkswagen Passat is the largest car the brand sells in America. It was designed specifically for us here in North America, on a unique platform architecture and it's also built here. This year it's one ye...
Test Drive: 2017 Jeep Compass
The Jeep Compass was one of the brand's first true crossover SUV's, breaking ground and creating new paths from the very start. Some ten years since it first arrived on the scene, the all-new 2017 Jeep Compass replace...
