Category: Drives
Quick Drive: 2015 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X
In our test drives I recently spent some time in the 2015 Nissan Frontier top dog off-road model, the Pro-4X. And while you might ask why test a truck so old in the market, and I did too. But it was there so I did...
Powertrain Review: 2017 Ford F-150 3.5 EcoBoost
The 2017 Ford F-150 with the 3.5 liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 was upgraded with the second-generation of the landmark engine that continues to be the top engine option for power and towing. An engine that will car...
First Drive: 2017 Honda Civic Hatch Sport
If you're one of those who says the Honda Civic has gone stale, offering little or nothing for the enthusiast then you haven't been looking lately. The brand is about to infuse its core Civic with more driving excitem...
Road Test: 2014 Toyota Sienna Limited AWD
With only a few minivans on the market today from the likes of Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Chrysler the genre has moved more upscale than when they first came to market in the 1980's. Nowadays, buyers expect many more c...
Test driven: 2013 Ford Fusion SE EcoBoost
For 2013 the Ford Fusion got a substantial redesign, along with a full treatment of all Ford's latest technologies from powertrains to driver assistance systems. It's safe to say that no other Ford before it has been ...
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...
Test Drive: 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Z71
We spent a week with the all-new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 crew cab long bed pickup truck to see what it's like to live with and if it challenges competitors. What did we find? To start off with the 2015 Chevrole...
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: 2016 Lexus RX450h Hybrid
When it comes to luxury crossovers, the Lexus RX has been at the top of sales charts both in its class and in Toyota’s luxury brand showrooms. Adding to its gravitas, its hybrid offering the RX450h has been a signific...
Test Drive: 2017 Kia Sorento SXL V6 AWD
When Kia took their top-line Sorento crossover SUV upscale with new styling, improved interiors, new technical toys and more safety. The 2017 Kia Sorento SXL V6 AWD we tested showcased all that which is new and good. ...
