Category: Drives
First Drive: 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited AWD
The Jeep Cherokee is the second new vehicle based on platform architecture first derived from the Alfa Romeo Giulietta which is also shared with the Dodge Dart, and now the 2015 Chrysler 200 sedans. Its styling tak...
First drive: 2014 Kia Soul +
Kia redesigned their popular Soul for 2014, adding refinements and features, new colors and interior finishes. Whats remarkable is that you can hardly tell at first sight. The closer you look the more you realize t...
First drive: 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander GT S-AWC
When Mitsubishi redesigned their largest crossover SUV they took the more conservative route in design, toning down the more aggressive and angular lines of the previous model. The shapes are more rounded and subdued,...
First Drive: 2014 Nissan Rogue SV
The 2014 Nissan Rogue also sold as the X-Trail in other parts of the world has been gaining a following and after spending some time with it this week we are beginning to see why. For this year it was restyled fro...
First drive: 2014 Nissan Versa Note
I've been reading your comments and emails, “What with this cowboy out in the desert standing next to all these fancy and sophisticated cars us what”? Well that's what we call a Juxtaposition. Juxtaposition....that's ...
First drive: 2014 Toyota Corolla
All new for the 2014 Corolla means a fresh exterior design that has a completely different take on the familiar shape. Up front is a new angular face with a much sportier look, featuring standard LED headlamps from th...
First drive: 2014 Toyota Corolla ECO
The Toyota Corolla was completely redesigned for the 2014 model year with a focus on making it more appealing to the eye. It received a makeover from the wheels up that gives it Toyota's most recent design language wh...
First drive: 2014 Toyota Highlander & Highlander Hybrid
For 2014 Toyota has started almost with a clean sheet of paper for their re-designed Highlander three-row crossover SUV. The Highlander now about 3” longer features all new design inside and out, more upscale features...
First drive: 2014 Toyota Tundra Platinum CrewMax
Like its peers, the Tundra's new sheet metal is more chiseled and bold. The front end gets the most attention with a sharper grille and angular headlamps...which by the way are now adjustable to compensate for heavy l...
First Drive: 2014 Volkswagen Beetle TDI
Starting at $24,995, the Beetle TDI comes in a pretty well equipped trim level at the outset. There is plenty of chrome trim down low on the rockers, across the front fascia grille and the lower window belt line. L...