Stuck in the Middle: 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor
The 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor’s brawny looks, thanks to its raised ride height and meaty all-terrain tires, are backed up by improved off-road capabilities.
Quick Spin: 2017 Kia Soul
For 2017, Kia has made a big change to the Soul that might just make you Exclaim. The top-trim Soul ! (pronounced Exclaim, if you didn’t know) now comes with a 1.6L turbocharged engine and dual-clutch transmission. Redesigned front and rear fascia with revised headlights and fog lights […]
Instigator: 2016 Ford Focus ST
The hot hatch Cold War has gone hot again. With horsepower levels reaching 300 or more and all-wheel-drive now part of the equation, the VW Golf R and Ford Focus RS are on a path towards mutually assured destruction. But it didn’t have to be this way. VW […]
Survivor: 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
Trucks have always been rugged. Regardless of whether they’re mid-size, full-size, or larger, trucks are the workhorses that many rely on. But trucks have become increasingly more domesticated. Lightweight construction and new drivetrain technologies have made them more efficient, new suspension systems have made them more compliant, and […]
Spiced: 2016 Ford Edge Sport
It was time for some change. For 2015, Ford brought some serious improvement with the second-generation Edge. For 2016, Ford sprinkled in additional features and more standard equipment. The Edge is unique, offering more interior space than most crossovers in its class without stepping into the three-row category. […]
One Day: McLaren 650S Spider
“Do you have any experience in a supercar?” That’s a loaded question. Every enthusiast hopes to get behind the wheel of a supercar one day. But the question itself implies that driving a supercar is very different from any other car. And you might think it is. You […]
Opposites Attract: Ford Fiesta ST vs. Subaru BRZ
Standing on the roof of a parking garage in an icy wind is not a pleasant way to start your day. In the cold, looking over the Ford Fiesta ST and Subaru BRZ makes us question why we thought this was a good idea. On the surface, these […]
Fiesta on Fire: 2014 Ford Fiesta ST
The Ford Fiesta is a brilliant little car. It’s the ideal mass market subcompact; well built, efficient, and enjoyable to drive. For an enthusiast, though, the Fiesta doesn’t stand out from the crowd. The hot hatchback market is full of cars that are more exciting to look at […]
Gold Coast Concours 2013
Each year, we attend the Gold Coast Concours/Bimmerstock. Some readers might remember that we brought the Mini Cooper S Roadster to the show last year. This year, we brought a pair of BMW 3 Series to the show. It’s really two car shows in one; large enough to […]
2014 Ford Fiesta ST: Short Drive
Ford has had great success with the release of the Focus ST. Now the smaller Fiesta is getting the same ST treatment. Despite being on the market for just over a year, Ford has learned a lot of lessons from the Focus ST. First, they found they could make […]
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