Tag: 2014
First drive: 2014 Chevrolet Sonic Turbo
Our test with the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic Turbo started with a road-trip from Phoenix to Los Angeles to test the ability of this small compact to meet or exceed its 40 mpg highway rating and 29 mpg city estimates. Our...
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...
Test Drive: 2014 Toyota Highlander XLE
The Toyota Highlander competes against pretty strong rivals including the perennial Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder and even the Jeep Grand Cherokee when similarly outfitted. When they set out to redesign and update ...
First look: 2014 Ford Police Interceptor Utility with EcoBoost
The Ford Explorer based Police Interceptor Utility is fast becoming a familiar face in cities and on highways around the country. A recent report shows that more and more police fleets are choosing SUV's over seda...
MPG Challenge: 2014 Mazda3 Grand Touring 2.0
Before we hit the road, lets do a quick walk-around of the new Mazda3 sedan. No longer sharing its underlying architecture with Ford, Mazda made a few styling changes right away. It follows the company's KODO design l...
Route 66 Road Test: 2014 Ford Fiesta ST
We get the keys to a 2014 Ford Fiesta ST and the first thing that comes to mind is a road trip. Funny though, this little puppy isn't very happy on the interstate with cruise control. No, it wants a back road to play....
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2014: Volkswagens On The Block
While Barrett-Jackson is most known for '57 Chevys and muscle cars, the surprising fact is that restored Volkswagens get plenty of roll across the block. Surprising to many is that they can command as much money as a ...
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...
Reality Check: Chrysler August Sales Success
In our Reality Check this week, we bring you a success story about of all companies, Chrysler. While the Dodge, Chrysler, Ram and Fiat brands have had their challenges in the past few years while digging themselves...
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...
