Tag: Road Test
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: 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Road Test: 2015 Audi A3 2.0t Quattro
The 2015 Audi A3 sedan is the first of an entire family of models which include the Cabriolet and high-performance S3. More models are coming including the five-door Sportback, TDI and e-tron plug-in hybrid. It's b...
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...