Tag: First Drive
First Drive: 2017 Toyota Prius Prime
After the debut of the 2017 Prius Prime at the New York Auto Show last spring we've been waiting patiently to drive the new Super Prius, the plug-in ultra extendo range one with all the goods. That day has come and...
First Drive: 2017 Honda CR-V Touring
The Honda CR-V has been one of the top selling compact crossover SUVs in its class for some time, and after our drive of the all-new 2017 Honda CR-V, we think it just may well remain on top. All-new for 2017, the H...
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: 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...
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: 2016 Chrysler 300S
We took the 2016 Chrysler 300S out on our favorite back roads to see if it's as fun to drive as the dearly departed SRT model which is no longer available. And we found there's still a lot to like. First of all, se...
First Drive: 2017 Toyota 86
Hachi-Roku. The name 86 given to the continuation of the Scion FR-S isn't all that new. It comes from the same car as it's sold globally and from its spiritual father the Corolla AE-86. Today as the 2017 Toyota 86...
First Drive: Ford Explorer Platinum
The Ford Explorer was not only freshened in its design for 2016 but added was a new top-end model in the Platinum. With more premium level amenities along with the Explorer Sport's 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, it's Lincoln ...
First Drive Review: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
When it came time for our first drive in the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata, the only choice was to fight the hordes of tourist traffic and take it up to our favorite mountain road. Once past the point where the slow and dodde...
First Drive: 2018 Kia Stinger GT
The 2018 Kia Stinger shows that no brand need move forward with their baggage. American marques could learn a few things from the take no prisoners, change everything, live bold ways this new car exemplifies. Yes, ...
