Tag: News
First Look: Volvo Concept Coupe Drive-E Hybrid
As Volvo is getting back on its feet and readying a new product and design offensive, we are getting signs of where the Scandinavian brand is headed. A new design language and an emphasis on hybrid powertrains is ...
Tech Look: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC offroad cred
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC arrives this fall, replacing the mid-size GLK crossover SUV. And while there's a lot of new style, interior goodies, and performance to talk about, it's off-road capabilities are in our cros...
Special Report: Toyota kills Scion brand
Toyota announced today that their Scion “youth brand” would come to an end as of the 2016 model year. Low sales and lack of interest one the part of the buying public were the number one factors. Launched by Toyota...
The Round Up: Cars I’d Buy 2016
Each year channels round up their car of the year or 10 best. At TestDrivenTV we have the “I'd Buy It” list, cars we like so much we would buy with our own money. Calendar year 2016 was a banner year for new cars, ...
Reality Check: Ford Adaptive Steering
- Ford is bringing to market in the next 12 months a new motorized steering wheel they say will make vehicles easier to maneuver at low speeds and at higher speeds more agile and fun to drive. - Called Adaptive Ste...
Reality Check: 2017 Buick Envision from China
At the Detroit Auto Show in January, the 2017 Buick Envision will make its North American debut, entering the mid-size luxury crossover class to compete against vehicles like the Audi Q5, Lincoln MKC, and Acura MDX. ...
First Look: 2016 Kia Optima
More grown up is the 2016 Kia Optima which made its grand debut on stage at the New York Auto Show. After only five years since its last redesign, Kia gives their 2016 Optima mid-size sedan a full and complete tran...
Under The Hood: 2017 Kia Soul! Turbo
The Kia Soul Turbo's 1.6-liter Gamma turbocharged engine is a new higher output powerplant found in other Hyundai and Kia products this year like the new Elantra Sport and Elantra GT as well as in the Kia Forte5 just ...
SEMA Show 2015: Toyota Concepts
At the SEMA Show, Toyota likely had more modified vehicles than most manufacturers with a lot of aftermarket parts and product intent, but even a good bit of crazy. The milder forms of automotive candy this year we...
Motoring Monday: August 3, 2015
On Motoring Monday for August 3rd, 2015 we've got more gratuitous Shelby GT350R track footage with sound, the 2016 Lexus IS sedans and a new top of the line Ford F-150. And speaking of F-150, new crash tests show i...
