Tag: 2016 cars
Is the Ford Focus RS the Best Small Car in the World?
One week of Ford Focus RS awesomeness! The Ford Focus RS may be the best small car in the world….
Driven: 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan
Available permanent all-wheel drive gives the VW Tiguan an important edge. Taking delivery of an outgoing model year vehicle is…
Turbo Driven: 2016 Volkswagen Golf R
Few models can match the Golf R’s fun factor. Hot hatchbacks remain prized commodities. And this segment has only become…
Tiny Cargo Transporter: 2016 Nissan NV200
A small cargo van for a niche market. Did you know Nissan has a burgeoning commercial vehicle business? This Japanese…
Style Maker: 2016 Honda Civic Coupe
Honda’s compact coupe delivers style, pluck, and determination. When it comes to model names, the Civic is one of the…
Premium SUV: 2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature
Flagship CX-9 turns heads, stirs hearts. Three-row, midsize SUVs are popular models, taking over largely where minivans left off. The…
Driving Green With the All-New 2016 Toyota Prius
Toyota’s popular Prius is all-new, more efficient, and offers improved handling. Needing no introduction, the Toyota Prius is the world’s…
Excellent Value Proposition: 2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport
A pleasantly appointed family car can be had for about $25K. US car sales broke an all-time record in 2015…
Drop Top Fun: 2016 Mini Cooper S Convertible
Drop the top in this handsome little British people mover. The Mini Cooper now includes a convertible, available in standard,…
Performance + Efficiency = 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
A modest price premium makes hybrid ownership a solid value proposition. The Toyota RAV4 is a popular compact SUV in…
Driven: 2016 Lexus ES 300h
Pillow-soft comfort meets hybrid efficiency. Hybrid electric vehicles are a tough sell. But especially so when gasoline prices are low….
The Top 10 Fuel Efficient Cars of 2016
What are the most fuel-efficient vehicles of 2016? Our list excludes electric and plug-in electric hybrid vehicles, and features 10…
Luxury Performance Sedan: Lexus GS F
Lexus doubles its “F” performance line by bringing those trappings to the GS midsize sedan. The Lexus GS is a…
Chrysler 200C: The Last Hurrah?
Chrysler’s current midsize sedan may be short-lived as parent Fiat Chrysler looks for a partner to build two of its…
Turbo PHEV: 2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Audi launches “e-tron,” its nascent line of hybrid electric vehicles. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron name is a mouthful. Once…
Should You Consider a 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Lower fuel prices are making it difficult for consumers to justify investing in a hybrid electric vehicle. The hybrid market…
Jaguar XF: Rock Star Saloon
Jaguar is on the prowl. This marque’s midsize XF is simply a star. More than once I’ve been asked by…
Lincoln MKC: Luxurious, Entry-Level Crossover
The smallest Lincoln model is the most original one yet. The Ford Motor Company’s Lincoln marque has fallen far since 1998,…
Refreshed Audi A6, Minus Two Diesels
An updated Audi A6 arrives on the market, but its two diesel engines are not currently available. That said, what’s…
Miata and Me: Not Quite a Love Story
Her name is “Miata” and she isn’t just another pretty face. There are few cars that this driver eagerly awaits…