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Model Tested: 2015 Honda Civic 2-door Si coupe Engine: 2.4-liter DOHC I-4, 205 horsepower 174 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 22/City—31/Highway—25/Combined Base Price: $22,990 As Tested: $23,780 Performance: Peppy performance when gears are maximized Excellent 6-speed manual transmission Nimble … read more
Aside from being the most capable off-road vehicle in this segment, Land Rover’s Range Rover Evoque offers luxury in a very stylish, compact package. The Evoque is a subcompact SUV competing against the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, BMW X1 and the Audi … read more
By now, just about every mainstream auto manufacturer has introduced an electric vehicle (EV). The latest in this parade is Korean automaker Kia, which recently debuted an EV version of its charmingly hip, offbeat Soul crossover. Although totally electric cars make up a … read more
Model Tested: 2014 Ford Fiesta SE Hatchback Engine: 1.0-liter I-3 Turbo Ecoboost, 123 horsepower 125 lb-ft torque Transmission: 5-speed manual transmission front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 32/City—45/Highway—37/Combined Base Price: $16,080 As Tested: $18,585 Performance: Surprisingly peppy performance from such a small engine Smooth 5-speed manual … read more
Model Tested: 2015 Dodge Challenger SXT Plus Engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar aluminum V-6, 305 horsepower 268 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission rear-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 19/City—30/Highway—23/Combined Base Price: $29,995 As Tested: $33,275 Performance: V-8 performance from a V-6 Pales compared to V-8 Challengers, but … read more
The 2014 Toyota Tundra CrewMax pickup is big — American big. I grew up with the concept that Japanese pickups were small, Spartan, mini-trucks that were best for commuting and occasional light-duty hauling. That’s no longer the case as both Toyota and Nissan … read more
Model Tested: 2014 Ford Fusion SE four-door sedan Engine: 1.5-liter I-4, 178 horsepower 177 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 25/City—37/Highway—29/Combined Base Price: $23,935 As Tested: $27,590 Performance: Good torque for small displacement engine Auto start-stop feature can be turned … read more
Model Tested: 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Power Hardtop Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 167 horsepower 140 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission rear-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 21/City—28/Highway—24/Combined Base Price: $29,450 As Tested: $32,285 Performance: A go-kart with air conditioning and a retractable hardtop Super … read more
The full-size 2014 Toyota Tundra pickup features evolutionary styling, with most of its body panels sporting a new look, while offering realistic work capability and legendary Toyota reliability and durability. There are three engine choices, three cabs, three bed sizes and five trim … read more
