Tag: First Drive
First drive: 2014 Toyota Tundra Platinum CrewMax
Like its peers, the Tundra's new sheet metal is more chiseled and bold. The front end gets the most attention with a sharper grille and angular headlamps...which by the way are now adjustable to compensate for heavy l...
Test Drive Review: 2015 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is the premium grade here in North America on a car that for the most part is unique for our market, and built in Mexico. Still riding on a version of the last generation Golf VI platform...
First Drive: 2015 Hyundai Genesis
We recently got our first drive in the all-new 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan in the mountains to see how it compares to luxury rivals from Germany and Japan. In its second-generation, it received a thorough restyling ins...
First Drive: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Z71
Among the new for 2016 stuff is the big up front you see here. The Chevrolet Silverado gets new grille designs across the board as well as a reshaped bumper fascia with new trims. Our LTZ Z71 here has a body color gri...
First Drive: 2018 Toyota Camry
Our first test drive of the all-new 2018 Toyota Camry took place in the cool summer climate of Portland, Oregon amid the scenic and romantic wine country back roads you might see in one of its brochures. A fitting...
First Drive Review: 2016 Toyota Prius
The 2016 Toyota Prius is all new, and we get our first drive in Southern California along the beach as well as the cone course. The new car has been a long time coming, and it brings with it not only new style, but hi...
First Drive: 2015 Mustang GT 5.0
Our first drive in the all-new 2015 Mustang GT 5.0 finally arrives, giving the opportunity to feel its power, get a hang on its new chassis and size up the re-imagined interior. This is what we've been waiting for, th...
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: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid
The Honda Accord Hybrid was canceled after 2015 due to slow sales, under-performing both in the showroom and in sales. It's back for 2017 with an all-new propulsion system that based on our test drive might just stick...
First Drive: 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke
The long awaited Ford F-150 Power Stroke diesel is now upon us, sporting the same 3.0 liter turbocharged V6 engine that has motivated Land Rover SUV's and other vehicles for some time. Made on the same assembly li...
