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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
