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New Vehicle Reviews (Page 51)

New Vehicle Reviews

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

By Denis Flierl on May 9, 2015 - 8:03AM
This week we test drive the Special Edition Sunrise Yellow 2015 XV Crosstrek that will be limited production and are arriving now into U.S. showrooms.
By John Goreham on May 7, 2015 - 2:51PM
In this matchup of seemingly unrelated vehicles, we compare two darlings of suburbia to highlight the strengths of each. Which would you choose?
By Aaron Turpen on May 5, 2015 - 1:10PM
In four categories of comparison important to midsize car buyers, we compare two of the top-selling vehicles in the segment. Which comes out the winner?
By Patrick Rall on May 3, 2015 - 12:46PM
During the last serious cold snap of the 2015 Detroit winter, I had a chance to spend a few days working out the 2015 Ram 2500 Tradesman with the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel – a budget friendly work horse with best in class capabilities that has everything that you need and only a little of what you don’t need (but will enjoy).
By Parks McCants on April 30, 2015 - 1:57PM
Is North America ready for Honda’s next “big thing?” Looking to the MSRP and specifications of Honda’s latest light truck offering, 2016 HR-V just dropped a well-priced-performance bomb on the auto industry.
By John Goreham on April 29, 2015 - 10:16AM
The Prius c and the Mini Cooper could not be more different, but both have the potential to be an excellent commuter car depending on your type of commute.
By Patrick Rall on April 24, 2015 - 4:54PM
If you have $22,000 to spend on a new car and you are looking for a subcompact, the 2015 Honda Fit and the 2015 Fiat 500 are two very good and very different options – and today we look at the advantages that each of these cars have based on that budget.
By Aaron Turpen on April 23, 2015 - 11:51PM
Small crossovers are a contentious segment where manufacturers either bring their A-game or go home. Two great contenders in this market are the 2015 Nissan Rogue and the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander. Which is best for your family?
By Patrick Rall on April 17, 2015 - 8:26PM
I recently had a chance to spend some time behind the wheel of the 2015 Audi S8 and after driving this full size luxury super sedan for a week, it both confirmed every positive stereotype about German luxosport sedans while also causing me to fall totally in love with this beautiful piece of high performance machinery.
By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2015 - 2:11PM
After seeing the new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado win so many awards, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on one to put it through my working world testing program to see if the truck voted the best in the US could keep up in an environment dominated by full sized trucks – and I was surprised by the results.
By Parks McCants on March 30, 2015 - 1:21AM
7 days driving Acura’s newest sports-sedan underlined our first impression of 2016 Acura ILX. The latest rendition of ILX gives Audi, BMW and Mercedes a run for the money. ILX pushes attainable premium performance to the edge.
By Patrick Rall on March 24, 2015 - 8:51PM
The 2015 Lexus RC is the newest luxury sports coupe from the Japanese automaker and I recently had a chance to spend a week behind the wheel of the beautiful RC350 F Sport – during which I time I got a chance to experience the sporty new Lexus coupe in the worst conditions that Old Man Winter could muster up.
By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2015 - 9:15AM
There was a day and age where a heavy duty 1-ton pickup with dual rear wheels and one of the industry’s most powerful diesel engines would be reserved for a full-blown work truck, but the 2015 Ford F350 King Ranch is a remarkable combination of a premium luxury vehicle and a pickup that can do almost any work that you can throw at it.
By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2015 - 11:02AM
The 2015 Dodge Challenger SXT and the 2015 Scion FR-S are two very different cars, but with very similar prices and the fact that they are both sporty two-door cars, someone looking to spend around $27,000 on a fun daily driver could find themselves considering these two cars – which we examiner side-by-side today.
By John Goreham on February 23, 2015 - 8:57AM
In the latest "Which To Buy" comparison, we compare and contrast the 2015 Subaru Impreza and Mazda3 in winter driving conditions. If you think the Subaru is the hands-down winner, read on.
By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2015 - 8:36PM
The 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan with the V6 engine in its most basic form comes with a price of just $38,000 and while the price isn’t why the new Genesis sedan is so impressive, that incredibly low entry level price for a car that is so well appointed inside and out makes this the best bargain in the modern midsize luxury segment.
By Denis Flierl on February 20, 2015 - 8:48AM
The Subaru Impreza gets a significant refresh for the 2015 model year. This week we review the 2.0i Sport Limited.
By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2015 - 3:54PM
Since the first batch of 2015 Jeep Renegade reviews have gone to press, there have been the expected groups of skeptics insisting that this new Renegade is nothing more than an Italian-built rendition of the Compass or Patriot, but having had the chance to put mileage on all three – I can comfortably say that the new Renegade is better in every way.
By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2015 - 2:21PM
I recently had a chance to spend a week behind the wheel of a 2015 Ram 1500 with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engine and in addition to the rigors of daily driving, I had a chance to put the most fuel efficient half ton truck to work – which made it very clear that this new, super-efficient diesel is every bit as good as it is made out to be.
By Parks McCants on February 10, 2015 - 8:09AM
Acura has injected a bit of TLX performance DNA into its 2nd best selling premium gateway sports sedan. Showcasing a much improved engine and a proprietary state of the art dual clutch automated manual transmission, this Civic sized Acura ILX sets a new segment benchmark in attainable performance claiming the highest power to weight ratio in its class.
By Denis Flierl on February 10, 2015 - 8:00AM
If you’ve seen the BMW X6, the new 2015 BMW X4 is a smaller version of the coupe-like crossover. The all-new BMW X4 delivers on the same theme, in a smaller, more affordable and urban-friendly package.
By Patrick Rall on February 6, 2015 - 2:58PM
The Kia brand has come a very long way in the last decade and the 2015 K900 Luxury with the VIP Package is a shining example of just how great the Korean automaker has grown – and how much Kia can offer someone wants premium luxury at a big discount.
By Patrick Rall on January 29, 2015 - 6:51PM
I recently had a chance to spend some time with the new 2015 GMC Yukon XL and my test time in the true full sized SUV happened to correspond with a four day horse show – giving me a chance to put this family hauler through one of the most grueling real world tests in my little world.
By Parks McCants on January 25, 2015 - 6:35PM
Looking to the much ignored 2nd and 3rd row seating areas, this automotive journalist explores the rear confines of 2015 Acura MDX. Can a 6 ft 5 inch Defensive End sized dude fit back there?
By Parks McCants on January 23, 2015 - 3:57PM
There’s nothing like a long road trip to really get to know a vehicle. Acura’s best selling premium SUV retains interior comfort and car-like performance while preserving just enough truck-like attributes to instill confidence in the driver. We take 2015 Acura MDX down to Phoenix, Arizona.
By Patrick Rall on January 22, 2015 - 9:17PM
I recently had a chance to spend a week driving the new 2015 Lincoln MKC, a vehicle which blew me away in terms of driving excitement and a vehicle which totally changed how I look at small crossovers.
By John Goreham on January 22, 2015 - 4:00PM
The new 2015 Toyota Camry XSE V6 is simply the top of the food chain in the mid-size family sedan market. Here’s why.
By John Goreham on January 19, 2015 - 8:25AM
The Volvo XC60 and Range Rover Evoque are perhaps the two best-looking and stylish crossovers on the market. That is where the similarities end. Which is right for you?
By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2015 - 3:27PM
If you are looking to spend around $65,000 on a new performance car and you want the most power for your money, the 707 horsepower Hellcat versions of the Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger are arguably your two best choices, but which Hemi-powered beast is the right choice for you?