Tag: Road Test
Road Test: 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
Toyota added a hybrid version of the Avalon for its major re-design last year. Now with a more sporting appearance that is decidedly modern and upscale, you can also have much higher fuel economy to go with it. Toy...
Test drive: 2014 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI
The new 1.8 liter direct-injected engine is the big news for 2014 here under the hood. This new standard engine betters the old 2.5 liter five by some three mpg on the highway. The third generation EA888 four-cylinder...
Test drive: 2014 Lexus IS350 F-Sport AWD
The F-Sport is a package you can order on either the IS250 or the most powerful IS350 sedan. In addition you can also order up all-wheel drive on both. Akin to the BMW M Sport or Mercedes Sport packages of the past...
Test Drive: 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT MT
What makes the Elantra GT unique is that it trades its traditional sedan silhouette and trunk for a rear hatch. This puts the car out there in a niche shared with only a few competitors. And like them, the five door E...
First Drive: 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T
The opportunity to test the new 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T on the heels of its chief rival in the 2015 Ford Mustang launching was a good one. The Challenger received many updates for 2015 to help keep it fresh and it h...
Quick drive: 2015 Volvo XC60 T6 Drive-E
Volvo is at the beginning stages of re-inventing their entire product lineup, building on the safety reputation of its heritage, but adding in some exciting new elements. We recently got a very brief chance to test th...
MPG Challenge: 2014 Mazda3 Grand Touring 2.0
Before we hit the road, lets do a quick walk-around of the new Mazda3 sedan. No longer sharing its underlying architecture with Ford, Mazda made a few styling changes right away. It follows the company's KODO design l...
Road Test: 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata
While I call it the second generation, I must acknowledge that Mazda MX-5 purists call it the third generation known as the NC. While having many detail differences, the first two known as the NA and NB were both virt...
Test Drive: 2015 Chrysler 200S
The 2015 Chrysler 200 is the brand's first credible entry into the mid-size sedan segment in some time, taking a generous swipe at mainstream buyers with an American flavor, contemporary styling, and a sporting presen...
Test drive: 2014 Lexus IS350
The Lexis IS is precisely on target in its competitive field with the Mercedes Benz C-Class, BMW 3-Series and now the Infiniti Q50 in terms of size, content and upscale features. All new for 2014, the IS has a daring ...
