Tag Archives: Tested

On specs alone, the 2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo looks like a juiced-up punk, the kind of pint-sized terror that Mazda occasionally gins up to remind the world that it knows how to build back-road turbocharged torque grenades. Available as a sedan or hatchback, the 2.5 Turbo enlivens Mazda’s little …

When you’re at the top of your game—and in our opinion, the Chrysler Pacifica definitely is—continued development is what keeps you there. Facing increased competition from family-sized SUVs as well as an updated Honda Odyssey and an all-new Toyota Sienna, Chrysler just introduced several key updates to the Pacifica, namely, …

First drive: 2021 Hyundai Elantra has a new wrapper, but old strengths still drive it forward The redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan grows in size and gets more upscale features, but its sporty look can’t disguise that value is prioritized over performance.  Toyota expands fuel pump recall to 1.5M …

Is it just us, or is the automotive world going through a lot of change? An electric Hummer is on the way, as is a Mustang SUV. Chevrolet moved the Corvette’s engine to the middle, and Ram is building a 702-hp pickup that can hit 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. …

2021 Lexus IS review The new-look compact sedan sports familiar hardware under the hood and earns a TCC Rating of 6.2 out of 10. 2021 Nissan Versa remains one of the cheapest cars to buy at $ 15,855 A slight price increase keeps Nissan’s smallest sedan in the smallest-sticker-price bunch. …

2021 Volvo XC60 review With a TCC Rating of 7.7 out of 10, the 2021 Volvo XC60 telegraphs its cool, collected style, and puts safety in the driver’s seat. 2021 Nissan Maxima celebrates 40th anniversary with fewer trims, higher price Nissan cuts the base S and SV models from the …

We’ve loved station wagons since before shoppers decided they were lame, and we still keep a special place in our hearts for the few manufacturers who still sell them. Audi, Jaguar (not for long), Porsche, and Volvo all sell wagons, but Mercedes-Benz has been doing the long-roof longer than the …

The Subaru Crosstrek is a bit like the person in the grocery store checkout line who is seemingly dressed for a hike. You’ve seen them: dark socks with Merrell boots, a spaced-out mien, daydreaming about artisanal hammocks while taking occasional sips out of a plastic Nalgene bottle covered in stickers. …

2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class review The 2021 Mercedes-Benz luxury mid-size sedan also comes as a coupe, cabriolet, and wagon with classic style, improved performance and efficiency, excellent safety scorecard, overall comfort, and cutting-edge technology to earn it a TCC Rating of 7.8 out of 10. Volkswagen recalls 2016-2018 Jetta for increased …