Road Test: 2018 Toyota 86 GT Black 6MT
The 2018 Toyota 86 is the lowest priced rear-wheel drive, 200+ horsepower sports coupe on the market.
Road Test: 2016 Acura MDX All-Wheel Drive
What Acura has accomplished with the MDX is a great blend of sedan and sport utility. It dominates the luxury seven-seat crossover SUV market for one simple reason: it does everything well. Whether you want a luxurious family hauler, an agile and fun-driving machine, or just seek the quiet and comfort of a luxury brand, the 2016 Acura MDX has it.
First Drive: BMW i3
Is the BMW i3 the perfect electric car? In short, no. Although the car looks great and is brilliant at what it’s meant to do, it costs too much.
Road Test: 2014 Volkswagen e-Golf
The 2014 Volkswagen e-Golf isn’t the first, but it’s got our vote as the best of the mainstream (i.e., affordable) electric cars.
Road Test: 2014 BMW i3 & i3 REX
The 2014 BMW i3 is the Rorschach test of electric cars. What you see says more about you than the car you’re looking at – or even driving.
Road Test: 2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD
The Highlander Hybrid was completely redesigned for 2014. Toyota did a good job in softening the edges and making the Highlander more contemporary and in line with the fierce competition in the midsize SUV market.
Road Test: 2014 Ford Fusion Energi
Compared to its head-to-head competition from Toyota and Honda the 2014 Ford Fusion Energi has more power, more electric-only range and comparable EPA mileage ratings. We think it’s got styling that puts it beyond those two and pricing that’s comparable when you look at equipment.
Road Test: 2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite
Let’s not talk minivans in general, but specifically the 2014 Honda Odyssey, regardless of the trim level. This car is massively roomy, convenient with five doors (three electrically powered), ample storage space and versatile seating configurations, an entertainment system to satisfy front and rear occupants, a top safety rating and best-in-class fuel economy.
Best Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids for 2014
Toyota, Ford, and Tesla have intensified the battle for electric car leadership. How will U.S. electric buyers vote with their pocketbooks for electric cars? See the list of Best Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids for 2014.
50 New Cars at LA Auto Show include Hybrid Cars and SUVs
The 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show gives a world debut to 50 vehicles for 2013 from Ford, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Subaru, Chrysler, General Motors, BMW, Fiat, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen. If I could select two cars for Green Car of the Year, they would be the Toyota Prius c and the Ford C-MAX.