Department: Test Drive
BMW X3 Combines Luxury, Sport and Utility
June 15, 2018. John Paul
The redesigned BMW X3 has grown in just about every dimension: It’s slightly longer, wider and taller than previous models. There are two versions: one with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and one with a turbocharged six-cylinder engine. Both models are only available with all-wheel drive. My road test was in the X3 M40i. The interior…
Sought-After Sedans – Volkswagen Jetta/Toyota Camry
May 28, 2018. Alan Rider
There are folks for whom the mere suggestion of driving a practical car generates eye rolls. If you’re one of them, the all-new Volkswagen Jetta will quickly wipe away that look of disdain. You see, this new seventh-generation Jetta sedan looks and feels a lot more upmarket than the window sticker’s bottom line would suggest. That…
Driving the 2018 Kia Stinger GT2
April 16, 2018. John Paul
Kia has built some nice products recently, but the all-new, five-door Stinger may be its best yet.
Behind the Wheel of the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi
April 16, 2018. John Paul
The Ford Fusion is a comfortable, great-looking car that should be at the top of your green car list. Check out our review.
Driving a 2018 Hyundai Elantra
March 12, 2018. John Paul
The Hyundai Elantra GT is a five-door front-wheel-drive hatchback powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 161 horsepower. Transmission choices are a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. In addition to the standard GT, there is the Elantra GT Sport which ups the performance by adding a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine that produces 201 horsepower….
Behind the Wheel of the 2018 VW Golf
March 12, 2018. John Paul
The Golf is the car that started the “hot hatch” trend of fun-to-drive, peppy, great-handling hatchbacks. Based on AAA’s review, the latest version may be the best yet.
Behind the Wheel of a 2018 Kia Rio EX
February 14, 2018. John Paul
The all-new Kia Rio comes in both a four-door sedan and hatchback. There are three trim levels, the LX, EX and S. All models are powered by the same 130-horsepower, four-cylinder engine. Manual and automatic transmissions are available in all trims. I drove the EX hatchback version with an automatic transmission. These days, with minivans…
What It’s Like to Drive the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander
January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz
Our honest review of the compact sport-utility vehicle is worth a read if you’re shopping for a new car.
Behind the Wheel of the Mercedes-Benz E400
January 15, 2018. John Paul
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 coupe is one of only a few luxury coupes today. A coupe, by definition, has just two doors and because of that can be a bit of a compromise. The E400 Coupe is built from the slightly larger Mercedes-Benz E four-door platform, retaining the same characteristics – although in this case it seats just…
Driving the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
January 14, 2018. John Paul
If you are shopping for a mid-sized, three-row SUV, the Santa Fe is certainly one to consider.