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New Vehicle Reviews (Page 39)

New Vehicle Reviews

This section will review cars, trucks, products and books related to the auto industry.

By Patrick Rall on November 15, 2019 - 11:34AM
The 2019 Lexus GX460 combines impressive go-anywhere driving dynamics with V8 power and the level of premium amenities that you would expect from a modern luxury SUV.
By Peter Neilson on November 9, 2019 - 2:19PM
The Toyota Prius and the Tesla Model 3 are excellent cars, but the hard part can be choosing one. Here is what you need to know on how to decide with one is right for you. Here are 2 questions you need to ask yourself before buying either.
By Jeff Teague on November 7, 2019 - 4:16PM
An all-new 2021 RAV4 plug-in hybrid is on the way, and it promises to be the most powerful RAV4 ever. See how this could quickly become the most popular RAV4 to-date.
By Denis Flierl on November 2, 2019 - 3:36PM
This week we drive the 2020 Acura MDX AWD A-Spec. See how this A-Spec trim brings an extra level of style and sophistication to the MDX.
By Patrick Rall on October 24, 2019 - 12:23PM
I recently spent a week driving the 2019 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and found that for anyone who likes big performance-themed pickup trucks, there are 5 clear reasons to love this package – which I consider to be the very best full-sized truck every offered by any Japanese automaker.
By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2019 - 12:31PM
Dodge’s limited edition 2020 Charger Hellcat Daytona is a gorgeous appearance package with a bonus of 10 extra horsepower.
By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2019 - 12:53PM
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat widebody in-car footage shows track testing while a trackside video shows a gigantic burnout.
By Denis Flierl on October 2, 2019 - 1:07PM
The 2020 Acura RDX is a good value for luxury SUV shoppers. See why it competes with the best in class.
By Patrick Rall on September 18, 2019 - 6:39PM
I recently spent a week driving the 2019 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD R-Design and as someone who doesn’t generally love smaller sport utility vehicles, I was really impressed by the driving dynamics and by amount of premium content in such an affordable vehicle.
By Denis Flierl on September 14, 2019 - 3:42PM
The Mazda6 could be the sportiest mid-size sedan available, but its best attribute is going away forever. If you have a passion for driving you should still check out the 2019 Mazda Mazda6.
By Patrick Rall on September 3, 2019 - 6:16PM
Many muscle car owners downplay the fun-to-drive factor of small cars like the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata, but after spending a week driving one back-to-back with my Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, it is easy to see why this small car has been so popular for so long.
By Denis Flierl on August 30, 2019 - 4:02PM
The 2019 Toyota 86 TRD is a limited-run model. What’s special about it?
By Jeff Teague on August 19, 2019 - 3:35PM
I recently had the opportunity to test out the all-new 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD. It is stunning and drives even better. Learn all about the TRD and see why you will probably fall in love with it too.
By Denis Flierl on July 7, 2019 - 8:19AM
The newly-refreshed 2019 Honda Civic is still the compact car to beat. See what improvements it gets to make it even better.
By Patrick Rall on June 24, 2019 - 4:31PM
The 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid can tow and cross rough off-road situations just like the non-hybrid models while combining the rear-drive feel with impressive power and seamless electric transition.
By Denis Flierl on June 15, 2019 - 1:54PM
Take a look at Kia's largest vehicle ever, the 2020 Telluride mid-size SUV.
By Parks McCants on June 14, 2019 - 5:18PM
Without question Pilot, Ridgeline, CRV and HRV can venture off road. But none of them are what I’d consider to be off road rugged. Honda claims 2019 Passport is off road tough, is it? Torque News ventures off to western Oregon to find some answers.
By Denis Flierl on June 1, 2019 - 4:02PM
The 2019 Hyundai Kona checks all of the boxes that shoppers want in this type of vehicle.
By Denis Flierl on May 24, 2019 - 2:16PM
It’s a lot sportier than you think a plug-in hybrid should be.
By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2019 - 11:57AM
Whether you are driving the 2020 Toyota Supra on the road or the track, it is a smooth, comfortable and confident sports car that is worth every bit of the hype.
By Denis Flierl on March 30, 2019 - 7:35AM
You don’t need to enter the luxury market to get plug-in hybrid technology.
By Patrick Rall on March 19, 2019 - 5:15PM
The 2019 Toyota Highlander handles poor road conditions beautifully, covering my area’s roughest unpaved roads with ease.
By Al Castro on March 18, 2019 - 6:03PM
ANALYSIS AND OPINION: It hasn’t been a week since the Tesla Y unveil at the Design Studio and the Tesla Fan Base and media alike are now speculating what the already iconic pickup truck will shape out to be. So over Model Y and it’s ho hum, the excitement energy is already now building for Model U.

By Al Castro on March 16, 2019 - 3:07AM
ANALYSIS AND OPINION: The Eve of the Ides of March like the Model Y unveil at the Tesla Design Studio came like the new car itself and went like any other event without much fanfare. Both are no frills or gimmicks, the most practical you can get in a car and an event, neither didn’t take much money to make, and in the car’s case it has the potential to outsell it’s siblings combined.
By Al Castro on March 7, 2019 - 11:11PM
ANALYSIS AND OPINION: I continue the miniseries of stories of “Life after Leaf” in this beginning of the post-hybrid age when we are now getting over PHEVs and short range BEVs like Nissan Leaf, and taking a more serious look at new BEVs now that they’re more car and charging choices, better battery ranges, and cheaper prices. One option coming soon is a BEV CUV that’ll compete with the Hyundai/Kia SUV electrics. Here’s the unveiling of the smaller Model Y.
By Parks McCants on March 3, 2019 - 9:01PM
This is our 3rd year behind the wheel of Mazda CX-5, this time turbocharged and fully optioned. Priced at close to $40K, what sets this Signature Edition AWD above the competition? Read what we do and do not like about this near premium sport crossover.
By Al Castro on February 27, 2019 - 6:36AM
I start another mini-series of stories, this time “Life After Leaf,” of several things that can happen when you trade in your Nissan Leaf car, if not the tiny battery from a PHEV or from a smaller ranged BEV, to be repurposed or recycled into something else. In my quest to find electric campers for my social media base, I find this great caravan that uses juice from old Leaf batteries.
By Al Castro on February 20, 2019 - 9:35AM
Sometime next year BMW will be introducing their first real non-compliant full production all electric car. It won’t look as funky as i3 does. It’ll actually look like a real normal car. And it’ll be based off the 4 series. So with my BMW in the shop AGAIN, and the dealer giving me a 430 coupe as a loaner, I decided to take this opportunity to give you a dynamic of what to expect from a 4 series electric by looking at the gas one and my car, a 3 Series, first.
By Patrick Rall on February 18, 2019 - 6:44PM
I recently spent a week driving a 2018 Ford Mustang GT fastback with the optional Performance Pack 1 and I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the track-focused pony car, but rather than just another review talking about the features of America’s bestselling sporty car, I will talk about the key aspects from the perspective of someone who daily drives a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.
By Parks McCants on February 4, 2019 - 7:49PM
For the first week of February 2019 we find ourselves dancing in the rain behind the wheel of 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec SH-AWD. Read why I’d buy one.