New Vehicle Reviews (Page 52)

While the 2014 Toyota 4Runner has an aggressive new face, this 4Runner SR5 is the same tried and true SUV that it has been for decades now and when I put this to work around the stables – it stood up to every test with flying colors.

I recently had a chance to spend some time behind the wheel of the 2015 Chrysler 300S with the Hemi V8 and in addition to a lightly refreshed exterior, the 2015 model year brings a host of new features inside and out that help to make the “businessman’s muscle car” even better.

The Mazda3 with its larger engine and manual transmission is better than you hoped.

British agent James Bond should be driving the new 2015 BMW M4. The new M4 is an assassin in a finely tailored suit.

When you think of a ¾ ton heavy duty pickup, you don’t often think of that truck being fun to drive, but the 2014 Ram 2500 Power Wagon combines the workhorse capabilities that you would expect with a level of fun-to-drive factor that is unheard of in this segment – all in a great looking package.

Honda Si,Type R or Acura RS-X last century's Japanese developed answer to the performance pony car put Honda on the hot-rod map. TorqueNews revisits the holdout; 2015 Honda Civic Si.

I rarely drive a car that I just can’t get enough of. An interesting combination of EV future meets premium sedan comfort,Torque News revisits 2015 Accord Hybrid.

American Honda Motors is on its way to another record sales year. One of the shining stars in Honda’s lineup is the best selling SUV in North America. Torque News revisits 2015 CR-V.

While the 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid has some unique features on the outside to improve aerodynamics and efficiency, the Korean automaker has done an awesome job of applying hybrid technology to a great looking, well-appointed midsized sedan – preserving all of the good aspects of the non-hybrid Optima while adding very real 37mpg capabilities.

Both the VW Golf TDI and the Toyota Corolla LE Eco provide amazing mileage. The question is, which is your type of car, and which delivers the better value and green benefits.

Since the new Jeep Cherokee was introduced with a unique exterior design that has garnered a great deal of negative attention, but if you can look beyond the unusual headlight design, this midsized Jeep offers plenty of interior space, an impressive level of cargo space, impressive fuel economy and the go-anywhere capabilities that you would expect from a modern Jeep SUV.

The IS 250 AWD sedan has a lot going for it. Here are the details on this very popular model.

The compact coupe segment in the US market has shrunken a great deal in recent years, but the 2014 Kia Forte SX Koup is proof that those drivers who want a great 2-door compact that is stylish, fun to drive, comfortable and well-appointed can do so without spending a fortune.

The 2015 Toyota Camry looks to further exorcise the ghosts of its past, with a surprisingly sporty new face serving as the perfect counterpoint to the new Ford Fusion that wears a higher end, more luxurious exterior design.

I recently had time to spend a week driving the 2014 Dodge Dart GT and while I was impressed by many aspects of the sporty, high tech compact sedan – I learned very quickly why the 2.4L TigerShark engine has become the common engine across many 2015 trimlines.

As of June 2014 Honda Motor Company has sold 1.35 million gasoline, electric hybrid automobiles worldwide. We take a look at Honda’s best selling North America hybrid offering.

I recently had a chance to spend a day driving the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat on roads around Washington DC as well as on a road course in West Virginia and this seat time confirmed that not only is the Hellcat Charger the most powerful and the fastest stock 4-door sedan in the world – it is dollar for dollar the best sport sedan in the world.

I recently had a chance to spend time in both the 2014 Toyota Sienna and the 2015 Toyota Sienna, and while these two minivans don’t look at that different from each other – the 2015 Sienna is more like a Lexus in the level of sound quality than it is like the 2014 Sienna that it replaces.

I recently spent some time driving the 2014 Scion FR-S and while I can see some room for improvements, I really enjoyed the svelte rear drive sports coupe – and I think that both Chevrolet and Dodge could use a car like this in their performance oriented lineup.

We take the 2015 Subaru Outback and put it through a vigorous test at altitude. How did the new crossover handle the extreme environment?

Torque News spent a week with 2015 TLX touring Oregon’s Duck Country. As we wave farewell to Acura’s “Next Big Thing,” we reflect on our ride and what Acura could do to make TLX a world-class game changer.

How much horsepower and torque does one need to take the edge off of a workday drive,
Is all this techno-wonder dual screen connect-ability wanted by today’s driver?

Acura refers to TLX as your “Red Carpet Athlete,” we took exception to the buzz phrase before spending a day driving what we consider to be Acura’s next big game changer through Oregon Wine Country.

The 2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon was delivered to my house with “#Unminivan” sprawled across the sides and back, but while this funky little European convert doesn’t feel look the part of a traditional American minivan – it offers all of the functionality of a proper minivan and the pleasant driving characteristics of a small sedan.

I recently had a chance to spend some time in the 2014 Fiat 500L and while Im generally not a fan of these compact family utility vehicles, I was truly impressed with how well the design of the smaller Fiat 500 has been transformed into the roomy and surprisingly fun to drive 500L.

The Corolla LE Eco is the star of the affordable family car class. Here’s why.

Ford showed that they wanted to dominate the American sport compact segment when they introduced the Focus ST, but the 2014 Fiesta ST serves as a perfect precursor to the larger Focus for those buyers who want a car that is a little lighter on its feet and a little less expensive – while still delivering on the term “sport compact” in every possible way.

Last week I put my family of five into the 2014 Toyota Sienna and made two hour-long trips from Hickory, NC to Blowing Rock and then to Charlotte. We drove this family-friendly van through the beautiful scenery of Blue Ridge Parkway and then to a church on a Sunday morning in Charlotte. What follows is my impression.

The 2015 Subaru Series.Blue is exclusive and sets itself apart for the standard BRZ sports coupe. What makes it special?

The 2014 Lexus LX570 is arguably the most impressive luxury SUV to ever come out of Japan, but like all luxury models it wears the stigma of not really offering any true “utility” – so I spent the week using the LX570 in the same way that I do my half ton truck and the Lexus SUV was beyond impressive in every way.