Tag: 2013
Test driven: 2013 Hyundai Azera
The 2013 Hyundai Azera sedan is the second generation with an all new design for this year. It's exterior and interior impress with an artistic style while its powertrain brings new refinement to the Hyundai name. ...
Quick drive: 2013 Ford Explorer Sport
A quick drive this week in the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport opened our world to a fun to drive, but thirsty alternative to the garden variety XLT model. The Sport of course while once the base model Explorer is now a high...
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 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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Event: 2013 Active Lifestyle Vehicle Of The Year Awards
In its tenth year, the Carspondent.com Active Lifestyle Vehicle Of The Year Awards event brings together a rich variety of SUV's, crossovers, and other vehicles which cater to drivers needing space, utility and the ab...
