Road Test: 2016 Acura ILX
Giving a nod backward towards its roots, Acura, Honda’s luxury division, again offers a less-is-more entry luxury compact car, the 2016 Acura ILX.
Road Test: 2016 Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0
The 2016 Scion FR-S earns high marks for a fixed-roof sports car. You can spend much more for sports cars, but the fun-per-dollar equation will never be higher.
Garage Mate for Your EV: 2016 Honda Fit
With its 33 city/41 highway rating for the LX model, the 2016 Honda Fit is unquestionably the top subcompact fuel miser on the road.
Road Test: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
The pure driving joy of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 is enhanced by knowing that it is by far the lowest priced two-seat rear-wheel drive convertible on the market.
Road Test: 2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE
The 2016 Volkswagen Passat has good fuel economy, excellent handling and clean styling that make it a keen competitor versus others in its class.
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.
Road Test: 2016 Mazda6 Grand Touring
The 2016 Mazda6 rates right up there with the best in the class and is a vehicle that reinforces the company’s reputation of building high-quality, fun-to-drive cars.
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.
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.
Road Test: 2016 Scion iM
The 2016 Scion iM with its high highway mileage, comfortable ride, roomy interior and standard equipment make it better-suited as a commuter car than a sporty five-door.