Tag: Road Test
Test Drive: 2016 Subaru BRZ Series.HyperBlue
For 2016 the Subaru BRZ gets is limited edition Series.Hyperblue of which some 500 copies will be made. It accompanies its brother the WRX STi in the same scheme that will have 700 made. It's a welcome edition that...
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...
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...
Road Test: 2016 Lexus GS-F
The Lexus GS-F is really almost what you would call a successor to the last generation IS-F sedan. Instead of packing their 5.0 liter V8 into the current IS, Lexus decided to instead make it a part of its larger GS si...
First Drive: 2016 Mazda CX5
For 2016 Mazda freshens the exterior design of its popular CX5 with a number of styling elements that while new, continue the theme of its KODO Soul of Motion design language. On our fully optioned Grand Touring teste...
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 ...
Back Road Test: 2015.5 Volvo V60 Cross Country
The Volvo V60 sport wagon made its return to our shores for the 2015 model year, getting back into the game with a wide range of models. And for a mid-year surprise, they introduced the all-weather and all-road Cross ...
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...
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...
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...
