Category: Drives
Test Drive: 2016 Ford Mustang GT/CS
Checking the option box for the 2016 Ford Mustang GT California Special costs you about $2,000 on top of the Mustang GT Premium Coupe or Convertible, the base trim level you get it with. And like back in 1968 has has ...
First Drive: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro
In our first drive of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, we tested the mid-level 3.6-liter V6 variant with a manual transmission and the up-step RS package. Was it disappointing without the V8 snarl of the SS? Not in the leas...
First Drive: 2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail
The 2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail grade differs visually from the other models in the lineup first by a unique front fascia which has a silver lower chin, looking a lot like a skid plate. It's purely cosmetic but sets apa...
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...
Test Drive: 2022 Ford Maverick XL Hybrid
The headline of the press release for the 2022 Ford Maverick read, “40 MPG city, standard hybrid, seats five, starts under $20K”. Yep that sounds like the deal of the century, where do we sign up? We did exactl...
First Drive: 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke
The long awaited Ford F-150 Power Stroke diesel is now upon us, sporting the same 3.0 liter turbocharged V6 engine that has motivated Land Rover SUV's and other vehicles for some time. Made on the same assembly li...
Test Drive: 2017 Kia Niro Touring
The 2017 Kia Niro is the brand's first attempt to offer a dedicated hybrid model much akin to the Toyota Prius in that it doesn't come in a non-hybrid variant. The Niro was developed together with partner company ...
2024 Honda Ridgeline Trailsport: Test Drive Review
The Honda Ridgeline returned to us this season in the form of the new for 2024 Trailsport. The off-road themed trim grade is near the top, falling just between the RTL and the Black Edition. This put the as tested...
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 ...
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 ...
