New Vehicle Reviews (Page 47)

The 2017 Nissan Rogue gets an all-new fuel-stingy hybrid powertrain. How does it test out for families?

While driving most 7-passenger SUVs usually means that you can’t have a much fun while behind the wheel, the 2016 Dodge Durango R/T is proof that a big SUV with three rows of seating can be fun - and you can have that combination of passenger space and driving excitement for under $50k.

The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder gets more power, revised steering and suspension, and new adventure upgrades.

2017 marks the second model year for the reinvented Mazda CX-3. This is the “driver’s’” car of the still hot subcompact crossover segment, with Honda HR-V leading the pack with superior interior volume and relative quiet. Which compact crossover is best for you?

In a world of near autonomous driving features, and primary front wheel drive compact sedans, for 2017, Mitsubishi Lancer holds out for base-line comfort and superior road handling characteristics, without the added MSRP of accident avoidance features.

I recently spent a week driving the 2016 Toyota Yaris 5-door LE and during that time, I was impressed by the amount of interior space, the creature comforts and the incredible number of compliments I got on the car in that week – and it costs less than $19,000.

Hyundai has been best known in the United States for their, affordable and efficient cars, but with the 2016 Sante Fe Limited Ultimate AWD – the Korean automaker has a roomy SUV which can rival the top American counterparts.

The 2016 Lincoln Navigator L Reserve has all of the credentials to compete for the title of the best large luxury SUV in the US market, but where the competitors will run you close to six figures, the top of the line Navigator offers lots of power, lots of interior space and lots of luxury for less than the starting price of most competitors.

And there it was, an image that I didn't catch often, the kid in me, smiling back in the rear-view mirror - the joy of simply driving personified.

I recently spent a week driving the beautiful 2016 Lexus RC200T F Sport shown here and in that time I learned that if you are interested in the sporty luxury coupe for the plush interior, the aggressive exterior and the awesome handling performance – the RC200T is the package for you.

There she sat in my driveway planted firmly on 18 inch black alloy rims and performance tires. This RDX looked just a bit sinister. Would its performance live up to the look?

We spend a week on the road with 2017 Honda Ridgeline Pickup. Does it measure up to Honda’s claims of “best in class?”

Since the Fiat 500 Abarth was introduced, it has been my favorite car in the subcompact class without any real competition, but with the introduction of the automatic transmission for the Abarth, could the turbocharged 500 be as much fun? Not quite – but it is very close.

The Chevrolet Suburban is one of the oldest nameplates in the US market, dating back to the mid-1930s, and after spending a week driving the 2016 Suburban LTZ, there was little question why this full sized body-on-frame SUV has lasted all of these years – with more passenger space, more cargo space and more working abilities than any SUV sold in the USA.

We’ll check out the 2016 Nissan Titan XD PRO-4X 5.6-liter gas model and see how it performs in the high-altitude of Colorado.

The Hyundai Sonata has come a long way over the past few years in terms of interior amenities and exterior styling, but if you enjoy driving and you are shopping the modern Sonata family, the 2.0T package is the trimline for you – with a 245hp turbocharged engine, a sport tuned suspension, a drive mode program and a unique steering rack that makes this Hyundai far more fun to drive than past iterations.

The 2016 Buick Cascada is first convertible from the brand in many moons while also being one of the most affordable 4-seat convertibles in America – making it the most interesting model from Buick in decades and a car that is fun to drive with the top up or down.

Did the death of the American icon “station wagon” come about with the advent of the SUV and the all too familiar crossover, Or did automakers simply abandon them?

This week we’ll test drive the 2016 Infiniti QX60 3.5L V6 AWD model. Is there room for another crossover in the luxury-level segment?

I recently made an 800 mile trip with the new Toyota Prius to catch the Pittsburgh stop of the Guns N Roses “Not in This Lifetime” tour and in addition to keeping my gas costs under $30, the Prius proved to be a great road trip vehicle and a great vehicle to take to the show.

Honda's committed to doubling production of the more powerful, safer and greater fuel efficient 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Will 30,000 units sold in the next year be enough to mainstream this near premium hybrid sedan? Let's drive!

I recently had a chance to spend a week behind the wheel of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier and after logging hundreds of miles on this turbocharged midsize sedan – I can confidently state that the newest generation of the Malibu is the best yet while also being one of the more interesting cars in a very popular segment.

Nissan full-size truck enthusiasts have been waiting for years for the new 2016 Titan XD diesel to get here. It’s finally arrived.

I recently had a chance to spend a week driving the 2016 GMC Canyon with the 2.8L Duramax diesel engine and during that time, I found that the diesel Canyon is by far the most fuel efficient truck sold in America while also being the hardest working small truck I have tested thus far.

I recently had a chance to spend a week driving the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT convertible and in addition to enjoying the driving characteristics of the “base V6 model”, I also really liked the interior of this muscle car and honestly, I think that the critics are just looking for something to dislike.

Volvo elevates 4 cylinder gasoline turbo power into the luxury confines of the largest and most drive-dynamic sedan in the maker's history. 2017 Volvo S90 T6 is a bit of a mind blower!

The 2016 Kia Forte 5 SX isn’t marketed as a performance model, but this compact 5-door handles well and it has enough power to make it a fun daily driver – falling just short of the “hot hatch” designation without even trying while preserving all of the comforts needed to be driven through the daily grind.

The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth is more powerful, more nimble and more fun to drive than the Mazda Miata on which it is based and after spending a day driving the new drop-top Fiat – I have no problem declaring the 124 Spider Abarth my new favorite affordable roadster sold in the USA.

Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of testing a variety of new Ford F150 pickups with the aluminum bodies and while I wasn’t dropping paver bricks from 5 feet in the air, I found that the cargo area of all of these trucks stood up as well to my own tests as steel bodied trucks – including my own personal vehicle.

I recently had a chance to put a pair of 2016 Ford F150 pickups to work – one with the 5.0L V8 and the other with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 – and today I bring you my views on how these two powerful F150 engines size up to each other when run through my hauling, towing and daily driving tests.