Tag: 2013
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 Lexus IS-F
The first time you see the IS-F you know its something different. It's bulging hood and flared fenders tell you something wicked lives beneath. The quad-pipes emerging from the rear fascia and wide 19” wheels scream i...
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. ...
Test driven: 2013 Lexus IS-350 F Sport Convertible
The rear wheel drive Lexus IS competes against cars like the Infiniti G Series and BMW 3 series among others. That's pretty heady company. The Lexus brings its own brand of style, luxury and feel to the table howev...
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 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...
First Look: Cadillac Elmiraj Concept at 2013 Pebble Beach
If you want to know where Cadillac is headed in the near future, look no further than the Elmiraj Concept revealed at Pebble Beach on Thursday. It is the second showing of what will be a new flagship rear-wheel drive ...
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...
