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 […]
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 […]
Ready for a truck with serious capability and a street presence? The 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor delivers on both claims. Truck owners are one of the most brand loyal consumers out there, making the Ford’s job quite challenging. But Ford buyers don’t often stray to competitors, making the […]
A low fog hung in the sky, preventing the early-morning sun from warming the asphalt. For a moment, there was silence. Four gleaming vehicles sat before me, and I had first pick. This was how I began my day at Chrysler’s “What’s New 2015” event at their Chelsea […]
In the SUV world, bigger is better. The Subaru Forester didn’t start out very big, but it didn’t start out as an SUV either. When the first generation Forester landed in 1997, it was more of a station wagon than an SUV. But wagons fell out of favor […]
I drove the future, and it went okay. It all started when I brought my personal car in for service. I had originally planned on dropping my car off and taking a loaner for the day. As I pulled in, I noticed that the usual lineup of cars […]
t -00:10 As you roll onto an empty road, you push the Sport Plus button. The gearbox snaps down to first. The active rear wing deploys, blocking some level of rear visibility. You won’t need it. t -00:08 The front spoiler has dropped to its most aggressive position. […]
Since the introduction of the first Hyundai Santa Fe in 2003, there has been incredible change and growth at Hyundai. Over the past 11 years, the Santa Fe has developed from a boxy, obscure addition to a crossover with a strong identity. It has a character all its own. There […]
If you’ve ever needed a little extra spring in your step, a smile on your face, this 2014 VW Beetle GSR could be the car to provide it. Back when we drove the standard Beetle, we found it missing one thing: character. This VW has enough character for […]
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