Vehicle Test Drives

Narrow-Appeal FR-S Perfect Fit for Scion

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:01:00 +0000

Sublimely toss-able and ready-to-run, while still being mild-mannered for everyday use, the new FR-S fits Toyota’s youth brand to a ‘T,’ even if the backseat fits practically no one.

'13 Scion FR-S

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

The '13 Scion FR-S is fling-able and fun-to-drive, if not a little pokey. The Toyota youth brand should do well with the car, although its' rear-wheel drive nature and unusable rear seat will limit its appeal.

Race On for McLaren Supercar

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:50:00 +0000

Advanced braking technology, amazing stability, 592 hp and dramatic styling distinguish the MP4-12C, the first in a new line of McLaren supercars.

’12 McLaren MP4-12C

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:45:00 +0000

This 592-hp 2-seat mid-engine hand-assembled exotic with dihedral doors and a carbon-fiber chassis makes every competent driver feel like Michael Schumacher, if only for the 3.1 seconds it takes to accelerate from a standstill to 62 mph (100 km/h).

Infiniti JX Fills Gap in Lineup

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

The auto maker says market demand spurred the development of its all-new fullsize CUV. But so did lost business to competitors.

'13 Infiniti JX

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:45:00 +0000

Infiniti enters the 7-seat fullsize cross/utility vehicle market with the luxurious JX.

'12 Ram C/V cargo van

Wed, 09 May 2012 18:28:00 +0000

The Ram C/V's passenger compartment is extremely comfortable and ergonomic, borrowing directly from appointments in Chrysler’s best-selling minivans.

Acura ILX Pricey, Falls Short of Competitors

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:20:00 +0000

Buick’s Verano, the ILX’s only 4-door competition, offers a lower base price and a more powerful engine, and the ILX Hybrid carries a $4,000-$10,000 premium over the Civic Hybrid, on which it is based.

'13 Acura ILX

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:15:00 +0000

Acura's new entry premium sedan is more expensive than its closest competitor, the Buick Verano, and has a sedate look vs. the Lexus CT and Volvo C30 hatchbacks.

Ford Hedges EV Risk With Generic Focus Electric

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:40:00 +0000

Vehicle Test Drive

The Focus Electric is unlikely to be a leader if the nascent segment takes off, but it also presents far less risk to Ford’s bottom line if EVs fall flat.