Behind The Wheel
2014 Toyota Tundra 1794
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
Flash Drive
Model Tested: 2014 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 173 horsepower 154 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 24/City—34/Highway—28/Combined Base Price: $19,600 As Tested: $24,735 Performance: Satisfactory acceleration, nothing spectacular Nice six-speed automatic transmission Smooth highway ride Test car equaled … read more
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Model Tested: 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer SE AWD Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 168 horsepower 167 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 22/City—29/Highway—25/Combined Base Price: $20,695 As Tested: $22,940 Performance: More power than the base model, but short of the mighty Evo Fine AWD … read more
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Model Tested: 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage ES five-door hatchback Engine: 1.2-liter three-cylinder DOHC, 72 horsepower 74 lb-ft torque Transmission: Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 37/City—44/Highway—40/Combined Base Price: $15,195 As Tested: $15,990 Performance: 74 horsepower, 74 lb-ft torque Seriously lacking power; agonizingly slow … read more
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Model Tested: 2015 Subaru WRX Premium Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged flat four-cylinder Boxer design Transmission: Sport Lineartronic automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 19/City—25/Highway—21/Combined Base Price: $29,695 As Tested: $30,490 Performance: 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft torque Ample power and torque for sporty performance Great all-wheel-drive … read more
2014 Toyota Prius V
After 12 years and more than 3 million vehicles sold worldwide — half of them in the United States — the venerable Toyota Prius remains the most popular hybrid vehicle on the planet. Now in its third generation, the Prius first debuted in … read more
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Model Tested: 2014 Honda Ridgeline SE Engine: 3.5-liter SOHC V-6 Transmission: 5-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 15/City—21/Highway—17/Combined Base Price: $37,505 As Tested: $38,335 Performance: Strong, smooth Honda V-6 power Car-like ride Locking differential for heavy-duty 4×4 use Good size for in town maneuverability Comfort: … read more
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Model Tested: 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Engine: 2.0-liter DOHC 4-cylinder and 124 kW electric motor Transmission: Electric Continuously Variable Transmission EPA Ratings: 50/City—45/Highway—47/Combined Base Price: $34,905 As Tested: $35,695 Performance: Strong acceleration and torque thanks to electric motor Seamless transitions between power … read more
By Bruce Caldwell It took five decades for Jaguar to market a successor to the iconic sixties E-Type, but the all-new 2014 Jaguar F-Type is a noble heir. The new F-Type is a serious performance car that’s also gorgeous. The 2014 Jaguar F-Type … read more