New Vehicle Reviews (Page 62)

When the 9th generation of the Honda Civic was introduced for the 2012 model year, it was met with harsh criticism to which Honda was quick to respond with changes from top to bottom.

Ford Motor Company recently had a small group of journalists to drive the 2014 Ford F150 against the newest half ton pickups in today’s market to remind us all that even though the competition vehicles are all very new – the F150 is still the king.

I love the Fiat 500 Abarth and considering that the topless Abarth 500 Cabrio offers nearly identical performance to the hard-topped version, it should come as no surprise that a week driving the Abarth Convertible led me to fall in love all over again.

The Ford C-Max Hybrid was introduced to provide the first true alternative to the top selling Toyota Prius and this curvy 5-door is truly the best competition for the popular Prius in the hybrid segment thus far.

I recently had a chance to log some miles behind the wheel of the 2014 Toyota Tundra and there weren’t just any miles – they were miles driven in some of the most scenic roads in the United States as we traveled around the Smokey Mountains.

I recently had a chance to spend a week behind the wheel of the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Club with the Power Retractable Hard Top (PRHT) and I was completely blown away by how much fun this compact roadster was to drive.

The 2013 Chevrolet Volt hasn’t received any huge changes since being introduced a couple years ago but the few subtle changes made for the 2013 model year only serve to make the best affordable electric vehicle sold in the US even better.

While the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is the big dog of the Chrysler Group SUVs, the Dodge Durango R/T is a great option for someone who wants a go-fast SUV with three rows of seating that wont hit the bank account quite as hard as the SRT Jeep.

Once you start the 2014 Jaguar F-Type S convertible you can hear the ends of the highway calling your name – the genie is out of the bottle and at your command.

Snake and Mongoose is a movie that chronicles the path of two of the most legendary drag racers in the history of the sport as they made their hobby one of the most watched motorsports in the US.

While the 2013 Toyota RAV4 introduces the new generation of the popular compact SUV without the optional V6 or the EV drivetrain, the sporty looking crossover has improved in pretty much every way.

The midsized sport utility segment has become one of the main markets in the world of luxury vehicles and the Acura RDX is one of the best in the segment – with lots of power, a smooth ride, great handling and tons of interior goodies.

The 2013 Kia Sportage SX AWD offers all of the amenities and capabilities that you would expect from a modern compact sport utility vehicle but unlike the majority of SUVs large and small – the Sportage SX is a total blast to drive.

The Lexus GX 460 is still in its first generation, a full three years after production was shut down for 16 days over a stability issue corrected by April 29, 2010. Since then it has taken a hallowed place in the Lexus SUV court, selling roughly 40,000 units.

The 2014 Mazda6 is the first vehicle from the Japanese automaker to sport the sleek and stylish Kodo design language but with a roomy, plush interior and a drivetrain that is both sporty and efficient – the Mazda6 is far more than just a pretty face.

In the world of compact sedans and 5-door models, “getting bigger” is usually a bad thing but in the case of the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek – the added height that comes via the XV’s unique high riding suspension system makes for a vehicle that offers the positioning and ride of a small crossover without compromising the fun to drive, go anywhere feel that you would expect from a modern Subaru.

There are few automakers doing business in the US who are growing as rapidly as Hyundai so it came as no huge surprise when the Korean automaker opted to launch the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT - a 5-door version of the uber popular sedan that will help the Elantra continue to climb the charts of the most popular cars in the US while also helping Hyundai to continue their steady growth in North America.

Now in its 15th year since release, the Lexus RX 450h continues a fine tradition in the Lexus lineup with this crossover vehicle ready for city highways, interstate travels and even mountain passes, providing power and performance plus fuel efficiency to boot.

The Ford F150 is America’s bestselling truck and while there weren’t many changes for the 2013 model year F150, pretty much every change made for 2013 was featured on my F150 FX4 EcoBoost test vehicle – making for a very clear illustration of why this is America’s bestselling truck and how Ford keeps holds onto that title with new high tech features.

While the auto industry is packed full of vehicles that have exterior additions to make them sportier, the new 2013 Honda Accord Sport takes a modest approach to exterior styling while fitting the package with a handful of upgrades that make the Accord Sport more fun to drive – just like a car wearing the “Sport” nomenclature should be.

Tesla founder Elon Musk insists Model S is the world's best car. He could be six months from being right.

The 2013 Jeep Wrangler Moab Edition is named after the famous offroading area in Utah and while the features of the Moab Edition make this model a nearly unstoppable machine when it leaves paved roads – with plenty of luxurious features inside that make this a very comfortable daily driver on the asphalt.

Ford's C-MAX Energi is perhaps the perfect balance between a hybrid drivetrain and plug-in enhancement of already excellent efficiency and versatility.

The 2013 CT 200h provides the optimal combination of style, efficiency, size, comfort and technology to empower the lifestyle of the up and coming urbanite, dedicated to finding the good life in a sustainable city community.

The Toyota Avalon was redesigned for the 2013 model year with a bold, upscale exterior design coupled with a big, plush interior that offers many of the comforts of a large luxury sedan without the high price that comes with a luxury moniker – showing just how far the Avalon has come over the past two decades.

We drove the hottest new compact crossovers to see which has better real-life performance. Our testing contradicts other experts.

While German and Japanese luxury brands grab the lion’s share of attention in the modern auto industry, the 2013 Cadillac XTS AWD Premium serves as a stark reminder that there is a true luxury flagship sedan that offers all of the comforts and amenities offered by the foreign counterparts made in the USA with a surprisingly low price.

The 2013 Lexus IS350 is a great car so it is hard to believe that the redesigned 2014 Lexus IS350 is significantly improved but after spending a few hours driving the two Japanese luxo-sport sedans head to head – it is clear that Lexus has done a masterful job of improving an already very good option in the small luxury sedan segment.

The 2013 Subaru BRZ departs from the company’s traditional recipe for success of combining turbocharging and all wheel drive so while it is a very different sort of fun than Subaru owners get out of vehicles like the WRX STI – the BRZ is one of the most exciting sports cars available in the US.

Although the early days of the 2013 Ford Escape were plagued with precautionary recalls, spending a week behind the wheel made it clear why the Escape was, is and will continue to be one of the bestselling vehicles in the United States – with great power, tons of room and incredible fuel economy. It’s quite a bit of fun to drive, as well.