Tag: 2013
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 Lexus LS460 FSport
The Lexus LS 460 F Sport is some serious hardware in the luxury segment. Not ultra performance like AMG, F Sport is more akin to the Sport package on Mercedes and the M Sport package on BMW's. Checking this option ...
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...
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 ...
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 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...
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...
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 ...
