New Vehicle Reviews (Page 56)

Why equip 2016 Honda Pilot with a 9 speed transmission and paddle shifting? Good question.

I recently had a chance to spend some time behind the wheel of a 2015 Jeep Wrangler X Unlimited and rather than focusing all of the things that the 4-door Wrangler does so well, I paid close attention to those areas which I believe can be improved upon for the next generation.

The 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan is a beautiful machine worthy of the “luxury car” label in its most basic form, but for those prospective Genesis buyers who demand more modern technology, more standard features, improved driving dynamics and gobs more power – the 5.0L trim for the Genesis sedan is worth every single cent over the base model price.

The 2016 Subaru WRX is an iconic performance car from the Japanese automaker and it gets better for the 2016 MY. Why should you choose it over the STI?

The new 2.7L EcoBoost was originally introduced for the 2015 Ford F150 pickup, but when it was added to the new Ford Edge lineup as the standard engine in the Sport package, this fuel-friendly made the 2015 Edge Sport the most engaging midsized SUV Ford has offered – combining a long list of standard and available features with a powerful, efficient engine.

There it sat before me, featuring Honda's new San Marino Red, and 19 inch custom machine cut wheels. My first thoughts, a bit edgy! Who was Honda marketing the substantially refreshed 2016 Accord to?

I recently had a chance to spend a few hours behind the wheel of the 2016 Scion iM, a sporty compact 5-door hatchback that finally gives the brand a proper competitor for the likes of the Ford Focus and the rest of that large, popular segment.

I recently had a chance to spend a week driving the 2015 Kia Soul EV and while I have had a variety of other electric drive vehicles with gasoline range extending engines, this was my first extended test time in a true EV – during which I learned the many upsides and the sole downside to daily driving a pure electric vehicle.

The 2015 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang has been heavily hyped since first being introduced earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show, but having had my first chance to go for a high speed ride in the most track capable Mustang ever – I can say without question that this new Shelby is every bit as good as Ford has led us to believe.

The 2015 Dodge Charger R/T has kind of gotten lost in the shuffle with the media interest in the new Scat Pack and Hellcat trimlines, but the Charger R/T is an amazing package with a low price, very solid performance capabilities and all of the interior comforts to make for a great daily driver whether you are a young and single or a family man with two kids.

I recently had a chance to spend a week driving the 2015 Ford F150 XLT with the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine and while enjoying the segment-leading fuel economy, I was also able to put this tiny economy engine through the same hard-working tests as every other new truck – and the new super-efficient EcoBoost engine never failed to impress me.

I recently had the pleasure of spending a week driving the Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport and this efficient, surefooted compact hatchback exposes a major hole in the armor of the Detroit Big 3, as none of them offer an all-wheel drive car that is as affordable or as capable as the Impreza.

I have had the opportunity to log quite a few miles on the 2015 Dodge Challenger SXT on the road and on the track, and for someone who isn’t focused on having gobs of horsepower, the Pentastar-powered V6 Challenger is an awesome option for 5 key reasons.

I recently had a chance to spend my first real seat time in the 2015 Ford Mustang GT Premium and I loved every single second behind the wheel, offering you up 5 clear reasons why this is the greatest in a long line of incredible muscle cars.

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer needs something to set itself apart from the compact economy sedan crowd. What makes this sedan a good choice?

We took a first impression ride-and-drive of the all-new 2016 iM, which will become Scion’s new flagship subcompact. Although this is a car that may have to grow on some buyers, it is likely to do well in the long run.

Our first impression ride-and-drive of the new 2016 iA, courtesy of Scion, was surprisingly positive with the car providing a powerful showcase of where the subcompact market must go if it’s to keep growing.

Two weeks ago I had a chance to test drive the 2015 Toyota Highlander Limited PLT – V6 AWD model. With my family I drove it for a week, which also included a trip from Hickory, NC to Washington, DC. Being one of the safest cars in the world (according to IIHS), I can easily confirm that this is one of the best cars I have test driven in the past five years.

While the attention of the muscle car community has turned towards the future, I recently had a chance to spend a week behind the wheel of a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE – a package fitted with handling goodies that easily make it one of the stickiest muscle cars I’ve driven while also serving as a clear reminder as to why the 5th generation Camaro has been so popular.

When was the last time you drove an SUV that was effortless, intuitive to driver command and fun to drive?

After a week in both the 2015 Nissan Rogue and the 2015 Toyota RAV4, it became clear which was the better family machine.

While the BMW 3-Series continues to be the top dog in the small luxury sedan class, the new Cadillac ATS and the Lexus IS offer impressive levels of luxury even in their base form and today, we break down the two strongest competitors in the compact luxury segment.

Prior to spending time in the 2015 Audi A7, I didn’t really get the allure of the European “fast back sedan” or the idea of a smallish diesel engine in a big luxury sedan, but after spending a few hundred miles, I’ve come to appreciate the fast back sedan design and the fuel sipping diesel engine – while also loving pretty much everything about the A7 TDI.

I recently had a chance to spend a week driving the 2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and in doing so, I can confidently state that this mean looking trimline is the best half ton truck to come from a Japanese automaker – ever.

10,000 miles and close to a year after its initial launch, we revisit our original introduction to Honda’s best selling SUV. So good so far.

The 2015 Buick Regal GS is a stylish, fun to drive sedan with a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, an advanced all-wheel drive system and a cabin that is packed to the hilt with premium amenities so while the Regal GS might not be the modern Grand National that many had hoped for – this is still the most exciting new Buick in decades.

BMW introduces the new 2015 2 Series 228i Convertible for drop top fun. Does the new compact sports car measure up to all the hype?

We take Honda’s newest subcompact crossover on the roads of Western Oregon and discover a surprisingly refined, drive and ride experience behind the wheel of 2016 Honda HR-V. But is it the best offering in the segment?

For 2016 Honda pushes 3rd generation Pilot comfort, style and tech-rich safety features into premium SUV territory. Pilot gives the domestic and import competition a run for the money.

The 2015 Lincoln Navigator is a rarity in the modern American auto industry as one of the few big SUVs still using the truck-like body-on-frame architecture, but that relatively old school design leads to a full sized SUV that has as much interior space and as many luxury amenities as any SUV in America – while still offering truck-like capabilities that make this high class rig a serious work horse.