Tag: 2014
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...
Test Drive: 2014 Hyundai Azera Limited
The 2014 Hyundai Azera has a handsome and artful design and I think a very well balanced silhouette. It almost has the persona of a luxury speed boat in its details and presentation. I mean that seriously, not as innu...
First Drive: 2014 Nissan Rogue SV
The 2014 Nissan Rogue also sold as the X-Trail in other parts of the world has been gaining a following and after spending some time with it this week we are beginning to see why. For this year it was restyled fro...
Road Test: 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata
While I call it the second generation, I must acknowledge that Mazda MX-5 purists call it the third generation known as the NC. While having many detail differences, the first two known as the NA and NB were both virt...
Test drive: 2014 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI
The new 1.8 liter direct-injected engine is the big news for 2014 here under the hood. This new standard engine betters the old 2.5 liter five by some three mpg on the highway. The third generation EA888 four-cylinder...
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...
Reality Check: Hyundai “The Walking Dead” special edition Tucson
You've seen the zombie apocalypse response vehicle stickers on the cars in front of you on the freeway, but in our Reality Check segment this week Hyundai takes it to a whole new level. Releasing a new special edit...
Test drive: 2014 Lexus IS350 F-Sport AWD
The F-Sport is a package you can order on either the IS250 or the most powerful IS350 sedan. In addition you can also order up all-wheel drive on both. Akin to the BMW M Sport or Mercedes Sport packages of the past...
Test drive: 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE
This Volkswagen Passat was introduced in 2011, as a car designed and built specifically for the North American market. It's larger than the Passat sold in Europe, with a 110” wheelbase and some 2” wider than the Jetta...
Quick Drive: Ford Fiesta ST
We recently got the chance to take Ford's feisty little Fiesta ST out for a quick drive in the Rocky Mountains and on the road course at High Plains Raceway. Here is what we found. First off, the Ford Fiesta ST is ...
