The Fiat 500 is a hot hatch in caricature: small, nimble, and visceral. But like any good caricature, the most prominent features are accentuated to the extreme. Among its counterparts, it’s rather small, darty, and very vocal. I mean loud. Disturb the neighbors loud. It’s all part of […]
The transformation from the previous generation to the all-new 2015 Hyundai Genesis is eye opening. Exactly a year ago, I had just completed a week in the 2013 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec. That Genesis, the first generation, was awash in luxury features but didn’t quite live up to the […]
For a week in late August, Lexus afforded us the opportunity to be unique, nearly one-of-a-kind. We were the automotive equivalent of a unicorn. To the consumer, we’ve been talked about and reported on, but rarely seen in the wild. Our presence would have even confounded salesmen, had […]
For over 46 years, US consumers have been able to walk into a Toyota dealership and drive away in a new Corolla. Many, many people have done just that. But just as the Corolla has built a loyal ownership, so has it met its critics. Some are quick […]
It’s a big deal when Chrysler reveals a new car. Luckily, we were on hand in Detroit to witness the debut of the new 200. Gone are the days of the rental car 200; 2015 brings a clean-slate design. This 200 has a lot riding on its shoulders. […]
The 2015 Volvo V60 is the family vehicle with a twist. Its styling is sleek with a younger appeal. If you’re looking for something with more storage space than the typical sedan and better fuel economy than what the typical crossover can offer, the V60 is a perfect option. […]
A few weeks ago, Hyundai invited us down to New York City for our first chance to get behind the wheel of the new Sonata. New York is also where Hyundai debuted the new Sonata earlier this year. The newest generation Sonata gets a full revamp. Outside, Hyundai’s […]
These days people are asking more and more out of their cars. Bigger, faster, safer, more efficient. Cadillac, like all manufacturers, set out to do that. If you’re just here to find out how they did, then you need not read any further. We’re happy to report that […]
The 2014 Toyota Highlander: a mid-size SUV with a do-it-all mentality. With a whole new look inside and out, it’s drawing in consumers and we’re seeing more and more on the road. Since 2001, when the first Toyota Highlander debuted on a modified Camry platform, has been a […]
You don’t notice the extra 11 horsepower. In the grand scheme of things, they’re fairly inconsequential. But you do notice every single one of the extra 111 lb-ft torque. To sum up the changes between this new car and the high-revving V8 of its predecessor in one word: […]
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