Autoguide.com: The modern Jeep Wrangler body style was first introduced in 2007, and this updated platform revitalized the brand. Jeep has long had a loyal, hard-core following among off-roaders and outdoor enthusiasts, but with the introduction of the four-door Wrangler, code named JK for the current... more
Archive for the ‘Road Tests’ Category
2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited Review
February 1st, 2012, 10:56am
2012 Volkswagen Passat SEL V6
December 18th, 2011, 9:08amVolkswagen wants this model, and the new Jetta, to become larger volume sellers in the US, with a goal of dramatically increasing sales in the States in the next few years. So they are aiming to compete with stalwart family sedans like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata. Read More →
First test drive review of the Toyota GT 86
November 29th, 2011, 11:00amAutocar.co.uk: At its best, the driving experience is a match for the likes of a Porsche Cayman, and accolades don’t come much higher than that. That it can’t reach those heights across as broad a range of conditions as the German-built car shouldn’t detract from its overall success, because the... more
Mazda3 SkyActiv Review
October 18th, 2011, 9:33amThe secret is out! For years, Mazdas have delivered poor fuel economy when compared to their rivals. With compacts promising as much as 42-mpg and a 38-mpg highway rating becoming the industry norm, last year’s Mazda3 managed a best of 25/33-mpg. And that was the smaller 2.0-liter engine. Upgrade to... more
2012 Honda Civic Si vs MazdaSpeed3 Track Test
September 25th, 2011, 7:14amUnlike the Honda Civic Si’s dominance of the sport compact scene during the ‘80s and ‘90s, these days the more powerful and aggressively styled MazdaSpeed3 rules the front-drive roost (and the VW Golf GTI isn’t far behind). But with the introduction of the all-new 2012 Civic Si, Honda has a golden... more
Audi S5 Review (video)
September 11th, 2011, 10:01amSitting in traffic, an E550 Coupe crawls onto the highway and parks just a few cars ahead and a few lanes over. It certainly is original looking, but you can’t help but feel a little sorry for the folks at Mercedes. How can you compete with a car as beautiful as the Audi S5? Read More →
Audi R8 Spider
June 4th, 2011, 9:05amAudi won hard-earned respect with its R8 sports car – despite the initial questions about its similarities and overlap with the Lamborghini Gallardo, it’s managed to carve out its own niche among customers. Read More →
2011 BMW 528i Review
May 21st, 2011, 12:05pmThe official car of ballers on a budget, the 528i is back for 2011 delivering a BMW at a price low enough to finance – not lease. There is of course one major trade-off, and the car’s badge says it all. Read More →
2011 Jeep Wrangler Review
April 5th, 2011, 10:52amAs the ‘need-to-be-somewhere’ crowd heaved shovelfuls of snow in back-busting unison to create exit paths for garage-stranded vehicles, the smiling ‘just-want-to-have-fun’ driver of a 2011 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon left tire tracks across a snow-congested driveway. Read More →
