Category: Drives
Test Drive: 2022 Kia EV6 Wind RWD
The 2022 Kia EV6 represents the brand's first clean-sheet of paper pure EV for its lineup. It's space-age in its design, mainstream in its features and specs, and has Tesla Model Y square in its cross hairs. Ba...
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...
First Drive: 2017 Toyota Highlander XLE V6
We recently had the opportunity to take a short drive in the redesigned and upgraded 2017 Toyota Highlander, which for this year got more power, more safety and a more choice for customers. To start out with, the 2...
Road Test Review: 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
The Toyota Avalon Hybrid has been with us virtually unchanged since it arrived as a 2013 model, offering a larger and more luxurious option above the Camry mid-size sedan. While they share a lot of bones underneath, t...
First Drive: 2017 Kia Niro Touring
The 2017 Kia Niro represents the brand's first toe in the water with a dedicated hybrid model to take on the Toyota Prius. In our first test drive, we've found a formidable foe with a different take that sets it apart...
Test Drive: 2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI is all-new this year, known as Golf VII or the seventh-generation. It's available in both a five-door hatch as our SEL is here as well as the SportWagen model. Built on the all new MQB ...
First Drive Review: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
When it came time for our first drive in the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata, the only choice was to fight the hordes of tourist traffic and take it up to our favorite mountain road. Once past the point where the slow and dodde...
Test Drive: 2021 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400
In testing the 2021 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 our expectations for power and performance were met with a vehicle that delivers with enthusiasm. While the two-door luxury sport coupe segment has grown so much small...
Quick Take: 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X AEV Edition
The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X AEV Edition builds on the already highly equipped off-road Sierra 1500 AT4X raising the bar with AEV namesake equipment for an upgraded look and enhanced off-road capability. In fo...
Test Drive: 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0 AWD
Styling is still fresh since the Santa Fe Sport made its debut for the 2013 model year. The look is a blend of Hyundai's first and second wave of what they call “Fluidic Sculpture” styling, meaning the Santa Fe has bl...
