Tag: Road Test
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 ...
Test drive: 2014 Scion FR-S
The Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ share a nearly identical look save for a few small details in the fascias and fender ornamentation. The companies surprisingly really didn't choose to take any ovations to separate their ...
First Drive: 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited AWD
The Jeep Cherokee is the second new vehicle based on platform architecture first derived from the Alfa Romeo Giulietta which is also shared with the Dodge Dart, and now the 2015 Chrysler 200 sedans. Its styling tak...
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...
Test Drive: 2015 Volvo V60 T5 Drive-E
To start with, Vovlo gave its 60 series a significant facelift for the 2014 model year which made it a good deal more handsome. This included a new grille, headlamps, lower fascia and LED driving lights which carried ...
Test Drive: 2014 Lexus GS450h
The GS450h shares its design with the GS350, only giving up its identity with subtle touches like its optioned LED headlamps and blue highlighted emblems all around. At the rear, the Hybrid gets concealed tailpipes in...
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...
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...
First Drive: 2104 Cadillac CTS VSport
Styling is the latest evolution of Cadillac's Art and Science theme, which has softened its edge in some ways over the years. A caveat in the mix is that while less edgy, it brings more of a signature Cadillac heritag...
Road Test: 2014 Toyota Sienna Limited AWD
With only a few minivans on the market today from the likes of Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Chrysler the genre has moved more upscale than when they first came to market in the 1980's. Nowadays, buyers expect many more c...
