Tag: Test Drive
First Drive: 2015 Lexus NX200t F Sport
The NX200t derives its platform architecture from the well proven Toyota RAV4, but shares nothing whatsoever in terms of visual content inside or out, and gets its own unique high-performance powertrain. With the F...
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 ...
Test Drive: 2014 Ford CMax Hybrid
A model also sold on other continents, the 2014 Ford CMax has a decidedly European flavor in its design. Fitting into the Ford family between the Focus and Escape crossover, it shares the styling DNA that has been pop...
Test Drive: 2017 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum AWD
In 2013, the Nissan Pathfinder was lifted from its truck-based ladder frame and made the transition to a softer, rounder car-based crossover format like most of its competitors. While many hard core enthusiast complai...
Test Drive: 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 2.0T
The contemporary Jeep Cherokee has been one of the brand's top selling crossover SUVs in spite of its controversial styling that made huge ripples in the Jeep faithful community when it first launched in 2014. Fina...
Test Drive: 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty
For 2020, the Ford F-Series Super Duty truck got some significant updates including fresh styling, driver assistance features and a healthy dose of power. To with, the 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engine got a sig...
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 driven: 2014 Scion tC Manual
The Scion tC came to 2014 with a new design up front that shares more family resemblance with the Scion FR-S sports car. Sharply chiseled headlamps and a deeply flared grill are more aggressive than before and gives a...
Update: 2019 Toyota Tundra TRD Sport
The 2019 Toyota Tundra soldiers on with little change since the current version came along 2014, a refreshed version of the same truck that has existed since 2007. While many stylistic and feature updates have come...
Test Drive: 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid
The 2021 Honda Accord received fresh styling treatments, more tech features and increased performance by way of powertrain tweaks. In our drive we found out why it remains top of class for many buyers. Those bu...