Model Tested: 2015 Kia Sorento SX AWD  Engine: 3.3-liter V-6, 290 horsepower 252 lb-ft torque  Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission all-wheel-drive  EPA Ratings: 18/City—24/Highway—20/Combined  Base Price: $38,300  As Tested: $39,195  Performance: Powerful engine for a midsize crossover SUV Efficient 6-speed automatic We beat EPA … read more

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