Tag: 2016
First Look: 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune
Volkswagen says the production 2016 Beetle Dune is inspired by the iconic classic Baja Bugs with its more rugged look and feel. It has a more aggressive personality and off-roady appearance that starts with a near hal...
First Drive: 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk
I actually tested two of the Jeep Renegade Trailhawks here just outside of San Antonio, Texas. One was the color Anvil and the other Omaha Orange. The blue gray shade of Anvil is only available on the top-level Trailh...
First Drive: 2015 Volkswagen Golf R
A vehicle that enthusiasts clamored for and now have is the 2015 and now 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, the most powerful version sold in North America. With 292 horsepower and 4Motion all-wheel drive, it's got the goods to ...
First Drive: 2016 Lexus RX 350 F Sport
In my first brief drive in the all-new 2016 Lexus RX 350, I discovered that Lexus is getting quite practiced at evolving their brand of luxury into new areas while at the same time polishing up what already works well...
10 Coolest Features: 2016 Dodge Journey
The Dodge Journey might be considered bland, and stodgy, maybe even dowdy. It certainly doesn't have the newest styling or the latest features like a panoramic sunroof or a 360-degree camera system. But what it does h...
Off-Road Drive: 2016 Jeep Wrangler
To say there isn't much new isn't entirely fair. The Sahara model got a few new tidbits like a body-color bumper section up front and a new 18-inch wheel finishes in polished aluminum with painted pockets. Inside t...
First Drive: 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan has been with us for some time in its current form, and is likely in its last year as we see it today. Next year an all-new redesigned model debuts that will be a larger seven passenger, thr...
Crash Tests: 2016 IIHS Top Safety Pick + winners
When it comes to safety ratings I always consider the IIHS the go-to source for testing. This is because unlike the Federal Government testing, the IIHS progressively raises the goal post on automakers almost every ye...
First Drive: 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser
The first sentence in the press materials for the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser reads, “how do you improve ultimate?” As we got our first miles behind the wheel, it appears you simply make it better, and here that means mo...
First Drive: 2016 Volvo XC90 T6
My first drive opportunity in the 2016 Volvo XC90 was in a T6 Inscription model. This is the top-end trim level, and it felt very much its place the moment I sat behind the wheel. It's clear Volvo has paid a great ...
