Tag: 2013
Test driven: 2013 Toyota Corolla S
While the current Corolla is more than ten years old, only having a few styling updates here and there, it still sold over 24,000 copies last month. At that number it still outsells much of its competition despite off...
Test Drive: 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
Volkswagen entered the hybrid sedan realm with the Jetta in 2013, surprising many who had typecast the brand as the clean diesel car company. Now with other hybrids and an electric vehicle on the way, Volkswagen is fa...
Test driven: 2013 Toyota RAV4
All the marketing hoocheekoo aside, there is no doubt the 2013 Rav4 is all new. It's longer, lower and wider than the 2012 model and has all new styling. It has a very pronounced beek which echoes Toyota's latest styl...
MINI adds ALL4 to Cooper Countryman and Paceman
MINI's ALL4 all-wheel drive system will now be made available in their Cooper Countryman and Cooper Paceman starting this summer. Previously the all-wheel drive was only available on turbocharged Cooper S model shown ...
Test driven: 2013 Toyota Highlander AWD
While the Highlander is a car-based crossover, it breaks from recent trends and has styling that is more related to Toyota's tough trucks than their cars. It has a muscular front face and bulging flared fenders that m...
Reality Check: Ford lowers MPG ratings on 2013-2014 models
Ford owners are getting a reality check this week, in the mail in fact ranging from $150 to over $1000 as good will payments as it lowers fuel economy ratings on several cars. Already having been stung by incorrect...
Test driven: 2013 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4×4
The 2013 Toyota 4Runner stands tall as one of the last truck-based SUV's available in the mid-sized segment at any price. It still has a solid axle, heavy duty suspension and a true off-road capability. So the firs...
Test driven: 2013 Toyota Tundra Limited CrewMax 4×4 TRD
This week we test the 2013 Toyota Tundra Limited CrewMax 4x4 pickup. Our Toyota Tundra is a fully loaded with the 381 horsepower 5.7 liter flex-fuel V8 mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. This combination i...
First Look: Volvo Concept Coupe Drive-E Hybrid
As Volvo is getting back on its feet and readying a new product and design offensive, we are getting signs of where the Scandinavian brand is headed. A new design language and an emphasis on hybrid powertrains is ...
Test driven: 2013 Lexus RX-350 F-Sport
The Lexus RX 350 has been one of the best selling luxury crossovers for some time. It offers solid value, quality and luxury that's hard to argue with. While this is all well and good, many have said they can be b...
