As a replacement for two discontinued models, the Acura TLX is poised to deliver a ton of value to premium sedan shoppers. How? By being versatile, affordable and feature filled. A week’s worth of time in a fully equipped V6 model with all-wheel drive proved as much, but there are a few things...
This is the new BMW X4 and you can bet that a shopping mall parking lot near you will be busy with them very soon. Truthfully, I had doubts from the outset about the X4. It has less cargo capacity than the X3 on which it is based but – paradoxically – it is also more expensive. What’s even...
“When it drives down the road you’re going to see this thing,” said Al Gardner during his opening remarks at the media drive of the new 2015 300. The Chrysler brand’s president and CEO isn’t kidding; this sedan’s grille is roughly a third larger than the outgoing version’s. Insipid...
I think a new class of vehicle needs to be created. Yes, I know, there are already too many classifications as it stands, but nothing describes the sheer size, presence, capability and fuel thirst of sport utility vehicles like the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator or Infiniti QX80. I propose...
Hyundai is finally breaking into legitimate luxury territory with the 2015 Genesis sedan. As usual, the company is punching above its weight by offering a product that theoretically competes with much pricier vehicles wearing more prestigious badges. There are two engines available: a...
Mercedes-Benz is once again selling the S-Class Coupe. No longer will there be a separate CL-Class moniker for these immense sport-luxury vehicles. Oh, and immense they are. The 197.9-inch-long S 550 4Matic Coupe is the third longest two-door on the market after the mammoth Rolls-Royce Phantom...
Ding dong, the Evo’s dead… You might have heard that Mitsubishi is canceling its all-wheel drive street fighter and that means Subaru’s WRX STI is about to stand in a segment of one (cue the fireworks). Conveniently, it’s also in contention to be the 2015 AutoGuide.com Car of the Year....
The Audi A3 shares its powertrain and platform with the Volkswagen GTI and as a result you might be tempted to compare the two, but they serve wholly different purposes. Audi’s new compact sedan isn’t meant to be a hard-edged vessel for driving enthusiasts. Instead it is supposed to act as...
It was slightly above freezing, it had rained all night, there were puddles on the drag strip and I had 707 HP worth of Hellcat on summer tires. Unless you live in a shack, you’ve probably heard about the SRT Hellcat by now. It’s the top dog of the 2015 Dodge Challenger family thanks in no...
Maybe you’ve noticed the updated Volkswagen Touareg. Scratch that, it’s a safer bet you haven’t seen one of these premium crossovers. Enhanced for 2015 the vehicle gains a variety of features that are sure to please drivers, even if they have a hard time seeing them. As far as automotive...
The Volkswagen GTI has a cult following of drivers who have the “hots” for German hatches and justifiably so. It offers responsive handling, a powerful turbocharged engine and practical cargo storage. For the 2015 model year, Volkswagen is launching its new GTI in North America and it...
There probably isn’t anything more American than independence and appropriately, that’s exactly what the Ford Mustang’s rear end is gaining in 2015. By now you almost certainly know that the fifth-generation Ford Mustang is ditching its solid rear axle in favor of an independent rear...
Right foot buried deep into the gas pedal with the thrum of Nissan’s 3.5-liter V6 in my ears, it became clear that nothing I could do would make my time with the Murano thrilling. It isn’t supposed to be and it’s refreshing to see Nissan focusing on improving the areas that really count:...
Canada appears to be the North American test-bed for small automobiles. The Smart Fortwo spent an entire generation in the Great White North before making its way to the U.S. market and Nissan offered the compact X-Trail crossover to Canadians before the introduction of the Rogue. Before...
The Toyota Mirai may not be the prettiest product to debut in November, but it presents the potential for a brighter future with the promise of cleaner air and less dependence on oil. Here’s how the Mirai works in a nutshell: there are two tanks under the rear passenger seats that can be filled...