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. ...
First drive: 2014 Chevrolet Sonic Turbo
Our test with the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic Turbo started with a road-trip from Phoenix to Los Angeles to test the ability of this small compact to meet or exceed its 40 mpg highway rating and 29 mpg city estimates. Our...
Off-Road Test: 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser
The Toyota Land Cruiser is a landmark like that place in your hometown that's always there when you come back, no matter how much the rest of the world has changed. While it's gotten modern touches over the years it r...
Quick Drive: 2016 Lincoln MKX Black Label
We recently got the chance to get behind the wheel of the all-new 2016 Lincoln MKX luxury crossover. Prepared to be underwhelmed based on our last few Lincoln drives, we were surprised instead. Our tester was a...
First drive: 2014 Volkswagen EOS Sport
The Volkswagen EOS occupies a tiny place in the showroom next to the Beetle Convertible, being the more mature and upscale option for buyers. A slightly larger car, the EOS is a more upscale and feature packed way to ...
Off-Road Test: 2017 Nissan Titan Pro-4X
The all-new half-ton 2017 Nissan Titan Pro-4X Crew Cab is on its way to dealership lots, adding to the already available Titan XD in Nissan showrooms. We've spent some quality time off-road in the smaller lighter Tita...
Quick Drive: 2017 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
The Volkswagen Jetta GLI has always been the spiritual equivalent to a GTI with a trunk. This has been the case since the 1980s and continues to this day, offering all the high-performance driving fun in a more grown...
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...
First Drive: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid
The Honda Accord Hybrid was canceled after 2015 due to slow sales, under-performing both in the showroom and in sales. It's back for 2017 with an all-new propulsion system that based on our test drive might just stick...
Test drive: 2014 Lexus IS350 F-Sport AWD
The F-Sport is a package you can order on either the IS250 or the most powerful IS350 sedan. In addition you can also order up all-wheel drive on both. Akin to the BMW M Sport or Mercedes Sport packages of the past...
