Category: Drives
Test Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry XLE
The 2015 Toyota Camry received what is called a re-skin for this year meaning that its underlying chassis and powertrains remain largely unchanged, getting a freshly draped envelope of sheetmetal and trim to for a new...
Test Drive: 2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4
Our test drive of the all-new 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4 took us out to the Arizona desert to see how it performed in the rough as well as on the highway. Three key takeaways of this truck were that its powertrain...
Test Drive: 2018 Toyota C-HR
The Toyota C-HR started out as a concept car, illustrating the new styling cues and design language to come on the next generation of Toyota products. Meaning “coupe high rider”, the C-HR was originally destined t...
Test Drive: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE
https://youtu.be/QBGr9RI_o78?si=XFK03V_Wv-EDC7Mv The Hyundai Ioniq 6 was just a joy. While sedans and even electric cars have seen softening in the market of late, I found a lot to appreciate from this affor...
First Drive: 2016 Toyota RAV4 SE
Getting our first drive in the 2016 Toyota RAV4 SE took us around the coastal inlets of Laguna Beach, California but also on the autocross course where we really had the chance to stretch its legs. For 2016 Toyota'...
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...
Test Drive: 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet
Unveiled last year and on the market now is the all-new 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet. Testing it in the winter is child's play here in Arizona, seems a perfect car for our mild mostly sunny February. The new drop top Aud...
Test Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos SE
Replacing the Golf in US showrooms, the 2022 Volkswagen Taos is the new entry point for the brand if you want a small hatchback vehicle. Smaller than the popular Tiguan, the new Taos brings familiar style and driv...
First Drive: 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
At the 2016 Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) Truck Rodeo, attending journalists were the very first to test drive the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, a more aggressive off-road edition of the popular mid-size pickups...
First Drive: 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
Starting at $29,900 the Mercedes-Benz CLA250 is the brand's first front-wheel drive offering in the United States. You can option the CLA250 with 4Matic all-wheel drive, and even step up in performance to the CLA45 AM...
