Tag: transmission

Quick Spin: 2018 Toyota Tacoma 6MT

By LSB Chris on June 19, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

Did you know you can still get a manual transmission in a pickup truck? There are a handful of trucks in 2018, mostly midsize, that still have an optional 3rd pedal. But the Toyota Tacoma is unique.

Better, Not Bigger: 2015 Honda Fit

By LSB Chris on February 17, 2015 • ( 3 Comments )

Bigger is better. Or is it? The new Fit challenges new-car trends by being smaller than the previous generation. But while 1.6 inches have been cut from overall length, there are many improvements to this second generation Fit. While the car is shorter, the wheelbase has grown. Honda […]

Escape: 2014 Honda Civic Si

By LSB Chris on June 23, 2014 • ( 6 Comments )

It was just past 7:30pm on Friday night and I was scything through central New Hampshire behind the wheel of the 2014 Honda Civic Si Coupe with the sun setting beyond the rolling hills. It had only been a few hours since my phone rang – a call […]

Opposites Attract: Ford Fiesta ST vs. Subaru BRZ

By LSB Chris on December 24, 2013 • ( 6 Comments )

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 […]