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New Vehicle Reviews (Page 45)

New Vehicle Reviews

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

By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2017 - 9:44AM
While the vast majority of 2017 Cadillac XT5 owners will never attempt to tow or haul anything, this midsized luxury SUV makes good on the “utility” aspect of the name – comfortably pulling a lightly loaded horse trailer and hauling 800lbs of grain surprisingly well.
By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2017 - 3:32PM
The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody is a relatively simple package, but after driving the meatier Mopar muscle car on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and roads around the track, there is no question that the bigger Challenger makes for an even greater Hellcat.
By Parks McCants on July 25, 2017 - 1:03AM
Honda’s reinvented vacuum equipped minivan brings an exceptional blend of near intuitive vehicle command connectivity and measurable road performance to the ever evolving minivan vehicle segment. Yet there remains an option yet explored for 2018 Honda Odyssey, the Executive Rolling Office. We’ve heard a rumor or two.
By Patrick Rall on July 24, 2017 - 4:59PM
The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT offers more high performance ability than any other 3-row SUV in America, but more importantly, it will tow 8,700lbs – making it the perfect tow vehicle for a Hellcat Challenger or Charger owner who wants to tow their Mopar muscle car to the track with another high performance Mopar machine.
By Denis Flierl on July 24, 2017 - 8:21AM
This week we drive the 2018 Subaru WRX STI. It’ll snarl and growl but it won’t ravage you. STI gets a surprising new ride that will appeal to a larger audience.
By Parks McCants on July 21, 2017 - 11:24AM
Weighing in at close to 5,000 lbs, Hyundai's luxury division Genesis G90 is a reminder of how comfortable and accommodating a posh full size sedan drive and ride experience can be. But can a non-hybrid car this large, this posh, also be fuel efficient and sport-drive-competent?
By Patrick Rall on July 12, 2017 - 9:53AM
The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT has long been one of the best performing SUVs in the US market, but to test the utility aspect of this high performance machine, I used the SRT Jeep in place of my half ton truck for a weekend horse show – and not surprisingly, the 475hp sport ute shines when being worked like a pickup.
By Parks McCants on July 10, 2017 - 12:44PM
For 2018, Toyota offers a very drive-dynamic non turbocharged 3.5 Liter V6 option for the reinvented Camry lineup, effectively countering the mainstream turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine revolution. Torque News experiences the top of the mark 2018 Toyota Camry XSE V6, presenting an exceptional drive and ride experience without turbocharging.
By Denis Flierl on July 8, 2017 - 10:36AM
This week we drive the 2017 BMW X1 xDrive 28i and see how it handles the high-altitude of Colorado’s mountains. How does it outperform the competition?
By Parks McCants on June 29, 2017 - 12:44PM
I hold myself fortunate as one of the few journalist that’s experienced the third generation 2017 Honda Clarity FCV behind the wheel. Initially sold to select markets in Japan and California, Great Britain's “The Engine Room,” introduces the most dynamic fuel cell vehicle in the world to the U.K. and beyond.
By Patrick Rall on June 28, 2017 - 2:56PM
I recently spent a week behind the wheel of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel and after hundreds of miles of city and highway driving, I have come to the conclusion that the diesel Cruze is the best Cruze – and here are four reasons why.
By Patrick Rall on June 22, 2017 - 1:13PM
I recently spent a few days driving the 2017 Audi Q7 3.0I Premium Plus, during which time I used the fun-to-drive luxury SUV to negotiate Detroit rush hour traffic in style and based on that experience, I would call the Q7 the Ultimate Commuting Machine.
By Denis Flierl on June 17, 2017 - 2:41PM
The 2017 BMW X3 xDrive 28i is for driving enthusiasts who want to take the boredom out of routine commuting and weekend grocery hauling.
By Parks McCants on May 30, 2017 - 2:28AM
We discovered a superior touring car detailed in Honda performance Civic Si trim. Horsepower and torque while formidable, is but a very small part of what 2017 Civic Si brings to the segment. Simply put,this is the best driving, high performance,Civic offered to date. I'm no longer convinced that I need or want a Type-R.
By Denis Flierl on May 29, 2017 - 11:34AM
The 2017 BMW X4 M40i is a family performance Sports Utility Vehicle. How practical is it?
By Parks McCants on May 16, 2017 - 2:48PM
Although 2018 Honda was purpose designed as an exceptionally safe, transformable kid hauler, I take a look at Honda’s latest and greatest with the mature eye of a “driver” whose kids are long grown. For me, I like 2018 Honda Odyssey for the comfortable, well connected long haul.
By Parks McCants on May 13, 2017 - 2:13PM
Admittedly, I’ve spun a headline based on Honda’s iconic buzz phrase of the 1960s. What can I tell you, I’m old school. Our story begins on the Big Island of Hawaii. Aloha!
By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2017 - 10:33AM
We review the new 2017 BMW i3 with range extender. Two reasons why you might buy one now.
By Patrick Rall on May 9, 2017 - 3:35PM
I recently submitted the 2017 Range Rover Sport Autobiography to a unique equestrian test, including a long road trip to the United States’ most prominent horse show followed by a local horse show with my own horses – allowing me to experience the comfort of the luxury SUV on a long trip along with seeing just how well this supercharged machine will pull the 2-horse trailer.
By Parks McCants on May 7, 2017 - 6:52PM
Hawaii is admittedly Honda country, and the Kona coast of the Big Island is no exception. Last week we enjoyed the experience of exploring the Kona side of Hawaii’s biggest island behind the wheel of the reinvented and much improved 2018 Honda Odyssey minivan, big things!
By Patrick Rall on April 19, 2017 - 5:08PM
The new Chrysler Pacifica offers all sorts of advantages over the competition when it comes to interior amenities, but more importantly for some buyers, the new Pacifica offers the best driving dynamics in the minivan segment – feeling more like a sedan than a 7-passenger people mover from behind the steering wheel.
By Denis Flierl on April 10, 2017 - 10:31AM
Is the newly-refreshed 2017 Subaru BRZ the best sports coupe value in America?
By Parks McCants on April 4, 2017 - 3:03PM
Definition: SUVGS, or SUV Guilt Syndrome, often results from the purchase of, ownership and operation, of an over sized, over chromed, Dub wearing, gas guzzling, 3-row SUV.
By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2017 - 2:04PM
If you are looking for a roomy, fuel-friendly hybrid that is great in serious snow, the 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid might just be your best choice for the money – combining V6 power, electric-only driving capabilities and the ability to drive in any road condition including mud and deep snow.
By Parks McCants on March 26, 2017 - 7:58PM
It’s not often that a manufacturer lends a less than fully loaded car or light truck offering to a journalist for drive review, so I rented one, and set out on an 800 mile, 24 hour turnaround in the rain. I learned a thing or two as to Santa Fe Sports, front-wheel-drive road worthiness, mostly good.
By Denis Flierl on March 25, 2017 - 10:06AM
The all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza has undergone major changes, and comes with more luxury, comfort and amenities than the previous generation model.
By Parks McCants on March 23, 2017 - 5:30PM
Sitting at the airport in Los Angeles I caught Kia’s Cadenza ‘ blindfold’ touch test on a T.V. commercial, as parking valets guessed the brand of the car they were sitting in. BMW, Cadillac and Mercedes came to mind.
By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2017 - 11:56AM
The 2017 Kia Sportage EX AWD is a great vehicle for daily driving on paved roads, but can this Korean compact SUV handle the rough dirt roads of rural America? I spent a week driving the new Sportage on my local unpaved roads to see how well – or how badly – the smallest Kia SUV performs on some of the worst public roads in the area.
By Parks McCants on March 21, 2017 - 4:56PM
We drive the 2017 Honda Clarity FCV, a glorious glimpse into Honda’s electrification of the automobile.
By John Goreham on March 21, 2017 - 2:20PM
We spent some quality time with the 2017 Toyota Corolla iM and found much to love about this high-value hatchback.