Tag: 2014
MPG Challenge: 2014 Ford Fiesta SFE 1.0 EcoBoost
The Ford Fiesta has been with us now in the US since 2010 and it received a styling update for the 2014 model year which gave it new headlamps and sharper grille. It also gained the ultra fuel efficient 1.0 lite EcoBo...
Test driven: 2014 Jeep Patriot Latitude 6-Speed Auto
We take Jeep's new 2014 Patriot out for a second test drive to see how well the all-new for this year 6-speed automatic transmission transforms the drive. It replaces the old Constantly Variable Transmission (CVT), wh...
Ford Police Interceptor gets slick surveillance mode
A new technology available for Ford Police Interceptor will provide an additional measure of security for law enforcement officers by mitigating their risk of being snuck up on from the rear while working in their veh...
First drive: 2014 Toyota Corolla
All new for the 2014 Corolla means a fresh exterior design that has a completely different take on the familiar shape. Up front is a new angular face with a much sportier look, featuring standard LED headlamps from th...
Auto News Sunday: June 15, 2014
BMW MINI GoPro camera app You know it had to happen, this week BMW and MINI were the first to announce a down-loadable app that allows you to control your GoPro Camera through your vehicle infotainment interface. ...
Road Test: 2014 Toyota Sienna Limited AWD
With only a few minivans on the market today from the likes of Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Chrysler the genre has moved more upscale than when they first came to market in the 1980's. Nowadays, buyers expect many more c...
First Drive: 2014 Volkswagen Beetle TDI
Starting at $24,995, the Beetle TDI comes in a pretty well equipped trim level at the outset. There is plenty of chrome trim down low on the rockers, across the front fascia grille and the lower window belt line. L...
Quick Look: 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV
The big news in electric cars this year is the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV which is going on sale about now in California and Oregon. We know what you’re thinking, “an electric car called the Spark?” Well Chevrolet al...
Test Drive: 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT MT
What makes the Elantra GT unique is that it trades its traditional sedan silhouette and trunk for a rear hatch. This puts the car out there in a niche shared with only a few competitors. And like them, the five door E...
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...
