Event: The Joy of Driving—Malibu Style
Manufacturers brought 32 cars for journalists to drive on the twisty mountain roads, for either a 20- or 40-minute route.
Flash Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
After our brief time in the new 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid we can give it a solid report card. It delivered excellent fuel economy, a super-quiet ride, flat cornering, a good road feel and an expansive interior. Here are some details.
Road Test: 2019 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 4X2
What Ford has done with the 2019 Ranger is make a very good truck that will appeal to owners who don’t need the size or towing and payload capacities of the F-150.
News: Lamborghini Enters the Electric Car Race
Next up is the Lamborghini Sián, which is a limited edition (63 total vehicles) hybrid sports car. With a 6.5-liter V12 engine, and the first-ever use of a supercapacitor for the hybrid drive, a combined 819 horsepower will get the Sián down the road to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds.
Event: 2020 Tokyo Olympics—Toyota Goes Big On BEVs
At the 2020 Olympics and Paralympic Games, both in Tokyo, Toyota will show off a full line-up of electrified vehicles.
Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD
The all-new 2019 Chevrolet Blazer is an impressive entry in the midsize crossover segment. The design, especially in the RS trim, makes the Blazer a sports crossover in looks and pretty darn close in performance.
Road Test: 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
Not many cars are offered as a soft top convertible and a hard top convertible. One of those is the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata, which comes with the traditional ragtop, made of fabric, and the RF, or Retractable Fastback that is made of fiberglass.
Road Test: 2019 Buick Envision AWD Premium II
The 2019 Envision is a Buick in all ways. Comfortable ride, plenty of rear seat passenger room and an ensconced interior experience.
Road Test: 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD Advance
The 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD Advance is a tremendous value for what it delivers, quite possibly the best dollar-for-dollar luxury compact SUV, which is probably why it is the sales leader.
Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Malibu RS
The good looks, quiet ride and smooth performance, along with mid-thirties fuel economy, should add the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu to your shopping list. This family sedan feels solid and can easily accommodate people and their gear for a long road trip.