Tag: 2016
Under The Hood: 2016 Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S
The Subaru BRZ and its companion Scion FR-S (soon to be Toyota 86 in the States) uses a unique version of the brand's horizontally opposed four-cylinder Boxer engine. The 2.0-liter engine we have here features Toyota'...
Closer Look: 2016 Infiniti QX50
The Infiniti QX50 has also been somewhat of an also ran in the brand's lineup of crossover SUV's even when it was originally introduced as the Infiniti EX35. This is at least in terms of sales volume, because when...
Test Drive: 2016 Subaru BRZ Series.HyperBlue
For 2016 the Subaru BRZ gets is limited edition Series.Hyperblue of which some 500 copies will be made. It accompanies its brother the WRX STi in the same scheme that will have 700 made. It's a welcome edition that...
Under The Hood: 2016 RAM 1500 5.7 HEMI V8
The RAM's 5.7 liter HEMI V8 is one of the most powerful in in the half-ton class, with 395 horsepower and 401 pound feet of torque. It red lines at 5,800 rpm which is relatively low but it's plenty happy to rev up to ...
First Drive: 2016 Mazda CX9 Signature
Arriving at dealerships now is the all-new 2017 Mazda CX9 three-row crossover. Replacing the oldest model in the Mazda showroom, this one brings a ground up redesign that shares nothing with the one it replaces. In...
First Look: Jeep Wrangler Salute Concept
Jeep has been on a roll with concept vehicles this year, and this week they rolled one straight off the assembly line to commemorate their 75th Anniversary, the Jeep Wrangler Salute. The Salute didn't reach far int...
Review: 2016 Toyota RAV4 SE
In a recent quick drive of the 2016 Toyota RAV4 we got an education on what's new for 2016 in addition to some new perspective on pricing and value for this class that really opened our eyes. The 2016 Toyota RAV4 g...
Quick Drive: 2016 Mazda6 Grand Touring
Mazda has always traded on their talent for building true driver's cars in a world where dull and bland are king. As we found on a short drive recently, the midsize 2016 Mazda6 sedan wears its “Driving Matters” cr...
Off-Road Test: 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD
The 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road entered the marketplace this year with something it hasn’t really had in a while, competition. In fact, due to the arrival of the GM twins Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, its int...
First Drive: 2016 Ford F-150 5.0 V8
Picking up up the Bronze Fire 2016 Ford F-150 Lariat Crew Cab for the week, the first thing we did as a tradition is gun the accelerator onto the freeway to hear its sound and feel its power. In a pleasant surprise it...
