First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra
Nissan has upped the quality, handling and quietness, so the new 2016 Nissan Sentra continues to be a serious player in the compact car class.
News: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Minivan
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid will have a 30-mile all-electric driving range and is expected to deliver up to 80 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) on EPA tests. The powertrain centers on a 3.6-liter Atkinson cycle Pentastar V-6 gas engine. It’s mated to a two-motor hybrid system that substitutes for a transmission and operated like an electrified version of a continuously-variable transmission (CVT). A 16-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack is located under the second row of seats, which preserves Chrysler’s Stow ‘n Go seating and storage for the third row.
Road Test: 2016 Scion iA with Six-Speed Manual
With intense competition in the subcompact category, the 2016 Scion iA needed to have its game face on. Among others, the Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Kia Forte, Fiat 500, Ford Fiesta, Nissan Versa and Chevrolet Spark and Sonic all are established in the market and have a following. Basing the iA on the Mazda2 gave Scion a head start with solid Mazda design and build quality plus excellent highway fuel economy of 41 mpg.
The Top 5 Plug-in Cars To Buy This Year
Are you worried about the size of your carbon footprint? Here are the best plug-in hybrid cars that you can buy this year.
Road Test: 2016 Honda Fit
None of the competitors to of the 2016 Honda Fit provide the type of space versatility the Fit does. Plus, the Fit delivers unexpected performance, a long list of standard and available features and exceptional fuel economy.
Clean Fleet Report – Year in Review
We can say with confidence that cars have never been better bargains, offering cost-effective paths to a “greener” transportation.
Road Test: 2015 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE Automatic
In its sixth generation, the 2015 Jetta 1.8T SE has had minor but important interior and exterior design changes that continue its top ranking in the compact category for comfort, interior spaciousness, fuel economy and ease of operation.
2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Breaks Cover with New Face
A significantly updated 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and its gasoline counterpart made a surprise appearance at the Los Angeles Auto Show sporting a new face.
2016 Chevrolet Volt Nabs Green Car of the Year
Chevrolet’s all-new, second generation Volt was named 2016 Green Car of the Year at s Los Angeles Auto Show in November.
Road Test: 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Criticized for its previous hybrid’s middling fuel economy, Hyundai engineers meticulously rethought and re-engineered the hybrid system that casts aside that criticism. The 2016 Hyundai .Sonata Hybrid SE now has an all-40 MPG government rating