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 Toyota Avalon Limited
The 2014 Avalon is built on a stretched Camry platform but fortunately shares no sheet-metal or family resemblance at all. It's much more premium and upscale looking, if not a little bit sporty. Our Limited's ten spok...
First Drive: 2015 Nissan Murano
The Nissan Murano has long been known for its bold art and design presentation, and for 2015 it gets even more gallery than ever before. Forgive my liberal references to art and design, but how can you not look at ...
Road Test: 2015 Lexus RC350 F Sport
The new 2015 Lexus RC350 climbs into an increasingly hot bed of voluptuously artistic sport coupes including the BMW 4-Series, the coming Infiniti Q60, and the Cadillac ATS. In terms of design it takes license to be e...
Road Test Review: 2016 Lexus IS 200t
For 2016 the Lexus IS joined the now growing four-cylinder club with their new IS 200t. Styling is largely the same as before, but their base model sheds its 2.5 liter V6 for a more powerful 2.0 liter turbocharged fou...
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...
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...
Route 66 Test Drive: 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Why take the modern day 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible on old Route 66? Well they share a lot in common, both iconic of automotive history and lore. They both bring imagery and memories to all who see them, and th...
Test Drive: 2016 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack
The 2016 Dodge Charger R/T is a great place to start, but until recently was a big step down in performance from its big brother the SRT and the SRT Hellcat. But in a stroke of retro genius, Dodge saw fit to bring ...
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...
