Department: Test Drive

Cars & Trucks

Test Drive: Get Out of Town!

October 27, 2023. Alan Rider

Who needs pavement when you’re driving one of these off-road-capable crossovers.

Travel

Test Drive: Thrills Per Miles

August 09, 2023. Alan Rider

Nowadays, fun-to-drive cars come in all shapes and sizes.

Cars & Trucks

Test Drive: Just the Right Size

June 07, 2023. Alan Rider

Like Goldilocks, we’re all looking for a car that’s not too big and not too small.
Here are a couple we think fit the bill.

Cars & Trucks

Test Drive: The Future of the SUV

March 02, 2023. Alan Rider

Modern sport-utility vehicles will change the way you think about the category.

Cars & Trucks

Test Drive: Crossover SUVs

February 14, 2022. Alan Rider

If the sign of a maturing market segment is diversity, the humble crossover SUV is all grown up. Here are two distinctly different models that illustrate our point.

Cars & Trucks & Electric Vehicles

Test Drive: Electric Avenue

February 14, 2022. Alan Rider

Electric cars have been around for more than a century, but they’re currently enjoying a second heyday, with dozens of new models on the way. Here are two of the best you can buy today:

Cars & Trucks

Test Drive: Off-Roading in Style

February 14, 2022. Alan Rider

There are places in this world where ‘roads’ on the map are mere suggestions. Here are two SUVs that are likely up for such a trip.

Cars & Trucks

Test Drive: “Born In The USA” Pickups

February 14, 2022. Alan Rider

Think you know an all-American pickup when you see one? These days you have choices — like this pair of distinctly different homegrown pickups:

Cars & Trucks

Test Drive: The Anti-SUVs

February 14, 2022. Alan Rider

Some of us still like to play in the dirt, which presents an automotive conundrum: How to find a vehicle fit for everyday driving that’s still up for a little weekend exploring? These two “anti-SUVs” are excellent solutions.

Cars & Trucks

Test Drive: Maximum MPG

May 26, 2021. Alan Rider

The average automobile returns about 25 miles per gallon. Here’s a pair of not-so-exotic vehicles pushing the boundaries of fuel efficiency.