The VW Diesel Scandal Begins New Chapter
Whatever VW does with its future TDIs, diesel engines are going to remain a potent tool for automakers to use to reach ever-increasing mpg standards.
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Road Test: 2016 Kia Optima SX 2.0L Limited
The 2016 Kia Optima SX Limited 2.0L is a stylish, quiet, comfortable and fully optioned midsize sedan for well-under $40,000.
Road Test: 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel 4WD Z71 Crew Cab Short Box
The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel is an excellent truck that offers performance, comfort, towing capability and to-talk-about fuel economy.
News: Utility Creates One-Stop EV Shopping for its Employees
A recent PG&E Electric Vehicle Day program drew representatives from almost all of the companies with pure electrics and plug-in hybrids on the market.
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 Lexus RX 450h FWD
The 2016 Lexus RX 450h FWD has a standout contemporary design; its hybrid power provides impressive fuel economy for the vehicle’s size and weight.
Road Test: 2016 Audi A3 e-tron Sportback
The 2016 Audi A3 e-tron is an easy car to like. The 20+ miles of electric range means you can cruise around town and never use an ounce of gasoline, but because it has an engine on board you can be good for more than 400 miles of cruising and still get respectable hybrid fuel economy.
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.