Tag: driven

Spunk: 2016 Mazda CX-5

Originally launched in 2012, Mazda’s CX-5 was the first model to embrace Mazda’s KODO design language. The Mazda CX-5 has been refreshed for 2016. Mazda has made a number of improvements to hold its place as a frontrunner in the crossover market. In the competitive world of crossovers, it […]

Comfort Zone: 2015 Lexus RC F

Nearly a decade ago, a small team of Lexus engineers began transforming the rather sedate IS sedan into something…sporty. At the 2007 NAIAS, Lexus officially unveiled the founding F, the IS F, alongside the radical LF-A concept. We had the chance to drive the IS F before it […]

Do-It-All: 2015 Ford F150 Platinum

Maybe you need to tow 10,700 lbs. Or maybe you need 43.6 inches of rear leg room. Perhaps you’d like massage on your way home from work. Or you might need 420 lb-ft torque to do some work. It isn’t often that you need all these features at the same time. But […]

Luxury Limo: 2015 Cadillac Escalade

Glitz. Power. Comfort. The all-new 2015 Cadillac Escalade embodies these characteristics with aplomb. Cadillac has added more of the features consumers want in a large luxury SUV—premium interior feel, better performance, and new technology. This design marks the Escalade’s fourth generation and it has come a long way […]

A Little Extra: 2015 VW GTI

32 years ago, Volkswagen paired a sporty fuel-injected four-cylinder engine with its Golf hatchback. The combination sparked a revolution and coined the “hot hatch” phrase. 2015 marks the launch of the 7th generation GTI, and it arrives at dealerships with a trophy case of awards. Winning Motor Trend’s […]

All-In-One: 2015 Audi SQ5

While sitting at a red light, minding my own business, I couldn’t help but notice the guy next to me sizing up the Audi with those “I can take it” eyes. He didn’t know what he was getting himself into. Not all CUVs are made equal, which is […]

Reinveted: 2015 Infiniti Q70

Flagships – every brand has one. They represent the newest and most advanced technologies combined with the biggest and most luxurious platform. The Q70, formerly the M56, is Infiniti’s flagship. For 2015, Infiniti’s biggest sedan gets a little bigger with the addition of the long-wheelbase Q70L. Replete with […]

Sleek: 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe

Over the past few years, no brand has worked harder to change their image than Cadillac. New products, new marketing, and a new headquarters all aim to set Cadillac apart from the GM family. Targeting German benchmarks, like the BMW 3 Series, by name, Cadillac has been working […]