Category: Drives
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...
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 ...
First Drive: 2017 Nissan Rogue
The redesigned 2017 Rogue comes to dealerships soon with new styling treatments inside and out along with a lot of new tech features. Our first drive shows that Nissan has paid attention to what needed it, and continu...
Desert Test: 2014 Ford Escape 2.0 EcoBoost 4WD
The third generation Ford Escape started production in the 2013 model year and rolls into the 2015 with few changes. It's sold around the world, known as the Ford Kuga in Europe and indeed has a distinctively European...
First Drive: 2016 Volvo XC90 T6
My first drive opportunity in the 2016 Volvo XC90 was in a T6 Inscription model. This is the top-end trim level, and it felt very much its place the moment I sat behind the wheel. It's clear Volvo has paid a great ...
Test driven: 2013 Lexus IS-350 F Sport Convertible
The rear wheel drive Lexus IS competes against cars like the Infiniti G Series and BMW 3 series among others. That's pretty heady company. The Lexus brings its own brand of style, luxury and feel to the table howev...
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...
First Drive: 2017 Lincoln MKZ AWD
The Lincoln MKZ was one of the first existing models in the brand's luxury liner fleet to get the new face of Lincoln for 2017. Carefully grafted it appears directly from the larger Continental, it's joined by a numbe...
First drive: 2014 Infiniti Q60S Convertible MT
The Infiniti Q60S likely looks familiar and it should. It has been on sale for many years as the Infiniti G37. Nissan's luxury brand re-named all of its cars this year starting with the letter Q for cars and QX for SU...
Test Drive: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness
Having done a first look review on the new off-roadier 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness just last spring I was excited to actually spend some time in one and see how well it works with its more robust suspension and...
