2014 LA Auto Show Review: Plug-in Hybrid Best Bets for 2015
The 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show was full of plug-in hybrids (PHEV).
Road Test: 2015 Kia K900
Kia wants to “challenge the luxury you know” with the 2015 K900 because, in their own words, “the K900 signals a new era for Kia and advances the brand to new levels of sophistication” and hopefully it will have the “power to change perceptions.”
Road Test: 2015 Ford Escape
What you get with the 2015 Ford Escape is an SUV that is secure, confidence inspiring and pleasing to hustle along a back road. It also has a sexy appearance, a top-notch interior along with more connectivity and high-tech features than any competitor. As an added incentive, the fuel economy is damn good.
Road Test: 2014 Dodge Dart GT and Dart Limited
The 2014 Dodge Dart does this well with its Italian heritage and distinctive styling that separates it from other compact sedans that tend to look pretty much the same. Dodge also did a fine job with the interior design, roominess and instrument and infotainment system layout.
Top 10 High-MPG Cars (Jan.-Oct. 2014)
Electric Vehicles & Plug-in Hybrids Outpace Market; Hybrids and Diesels Lag The 2015 models are here, but we like to look at the calendar year … Read more
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 Kia Optima Hybrid EX
The 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid has freshened styling, technology upgrades and mechanical improvements to make it worth adding to the list of good-looking five-passenger cars.
First Drive: 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon
when General Motors decided to retire the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado in 2012 and start over, they had to completely rethink what the 2015 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado would look like and how they could become, on their debut, the segment leaders in different categories to get midsize truck buyer’s attention versus the only two competitors in this segment, the Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma.
Road Test: 2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
The 2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL Clean Fleet Report drove for a week is all the car you would want – or need – in a midsize sedan.
Top 10 High-MPG Cars’ Sales in 2014 (August check-up)
Electric Cars, Plug-Ins Electrics, Diesel Sales Look Good Two-Thirds of the Way Though the Year August sales reports are in and the Nissan Leaf set … Read more