Category: Drives
First Drive: 2016 Mazda CX9 Signature
Arriving at dealerships now is the all-new 2017 Mazda CX9 three-row crossover. Replacing the oldest model in the Mazda showroom, this one brings a ground up redesign that shares nothing with the one it replaces. In...
First Drive: 2018 Kia Stinger GT
The 2018 Kia Stinger shows that no brand need move forward with their baggage. American marques could learn a few things from the take no prisoners, change everything, live bold ways this new car exemplifies. Yes, ...
Test drive: 2014 Lexus IS350
The Lexis IS is precisely on target in its competitive field with the Mercedes Benz C-Class, BMW 3-Series and now the Infiniti Q50 in terms of size, content and upscale features. All new for 2014, the IS has a daring ...
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 ...
Quick Drive: 2015 Cadillac Escalade
For 2015 the top of the line Cadillac Escalade like its General Motors stablemates Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon is all-new. While they are a curiosity to many, I like big SUV's. I admit it. They are having your cake ...
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...
Test Drive: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid
When the Toyota Sienna minivan was redesigned from the ground up for 2021, they took one additional risk beyond the bolder styling and expanded array of trim options. They made it a hybrid. While this may seem not...
First Drive: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider
The Fiat 124 Spider returns in the new century, bringing with it the charm and heritage of the original that made its debut in the 1960s. Today however it's got something different going on beneath its skin. A few ...
Test Drive Review: 2023 Honda HR-V AWD
This week the all-new 2023 Honda HR-V crossover SUV showed up for our perusal. Like anything all-new, it has grown longer, wider, and more powerful. With more contemporary styling it’s also significantly more feat...
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...
