Tag: Test Drive
First drive: 2014 Toyota Corolla ECO
The Toyota Corolla was completely redesigned for the 2014 model year with a focus on making it more appealing to the eye. It received a makeover from the wheels up that gives it Toyota's most recent design language wh...
First drive: 2014 Toyota Highlander & Highlander Hybrid
For 2014 Toyota has started almost with a clean sheet of paper for their re-designed Highlander three-row crossover SUV. The Highlander now about 3” longer features all new design inside and out, more upscale features...
First drive: 2014 Toyota Tundra Platinum CrewMax
Like its peers, the Tundra's new sheet metal is more chiseled and bold. The front end gets the most attention with a sharper grille and angular headlamps...which by the way are now adjustable to compensate for heavy l...
First Drive: 2014 Volkswagen Beetle TDI
Starting at $24,995, the Beetle TDI comes in a pretty well equipped trim level at the outset. There is plenty of chrome trim down low on the rockers, across the front fascia grille and the lower window belt line. L...
First drive: 2014 Volkswagen EOS Sport
The Volkswagen EOS occupies a tiny place in the showroom next to the Beetle Convertible, being the more mature and upscale option for buyers. A slightly larger car, the EOS is a more upscale and feature packed way to ...
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...
First Drive: 2015 Dodge Charger R/T
This year, the 2015 Dodge Charger got some significant updates in styling front and rear, a new interior, and a lot of new tech features to keep it fresh. Most notable is its new LED daytime running lights you can see...
First Drive: 2015 Ford Transit Van
For 2015 the Ford Econoline van gives way to the all-new for America 2015 Ford Transit. Built in Kansas City, its design comes from Europe where it has been an award winning best seller for decades. Our drive this ...
First Drive: 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4×4 Duramax
With the exception of its sparkling optional 20” chrome wheels, the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali takes on a more understated look and presentation than the jazzier cowboy western store top trims of other brands. It h...
First Drive: 2015 Hyundai Genesis
We recently got our first drive in the all-new 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan in the mountains to see how it compares to luxury rivals from Germany and Japan. In its second-generation, it received a thorough restyling ins...