Bruce Caldwell

Model Tested: 2015 Subaru BRZ Series Blue Engine: 2.0-liter flat four gas, 200 horsepower 151 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 22/City—30/Highway—25/Combined Base Price: $27,695 As Tested: $30,285 Performance: Peppy Subaru flat four engine Good 6-speed manual makes best use of power Nimble handling Assertive exhaust system Handles like an air-conditioned go-kart […]

Model Tested: 2015 Lexus IS350 AWD Sedan F Sport Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas, 306 horsepower 277 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, full-time all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 19City—26/Highway—21/Combined Base Price: $42,300 As Tested: $50,375 Performance: Strong, smooth V-6 Excellent transmission with paddle shifters Multiple modes: Eco, Normal, Sport, and Snow Snow mode makes IS350 a true […]

Model Tested: 2015 Ford F-150 4×4 Supercab Engine: 2.7-liter V-6 gas, 325 horsepower 375 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 18/City—23/Highway—20/Combined Base Price: $37,005 As Tested: $43,460 Performance: Surprisingly powerful 2.7 V-6 Ecoboost engine Excellent highway fuel economy; we got over 24 mpg Dial for 2H, 4H, and 4L drive modes Tow […]

Model Tested: 2015 Hyundai Genesis AWD 3.8 Sedan Engine: 3.8-liter V-6, 311 horsepower 293 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 16/City—25/Highway—19/Combined Base Price: $40,500 As Tested: $52,450 Performance: Lots of high tech safety features Smooth engine and automatic transmission Seamless AWD application Comfortable, but not numb highway ride Sport and Eco drive modes […]

Model Tested: 2015 BMW M235i xDrive Coupe Engine: 3.0-liter I-6 gas, 320 horsepower 330 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, full-time all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 20/City—30/Highway—24/Combined Base Price: $44,900 As Tested: $45,850 Performance: Legendary BMW six cylinder engine Twin Power Turbo Pulls like a freight train Driving Dynamic modes: Eco, Comfort, Sport Paddle shifters All-wheel-drive xDrive […]

Model Tested: 2015 Lexus LX570 5-door SUV Engine: 5.7-liter V-8 gas, 383 horsepower 403 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, full-time four-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 12/City—17/Highway—14/Combined Base Price: $82,930 As Tested: $90,720 Performance: Very smooth, powerful V-8 Ample torque Smooth, solid highway ride Confidence inspiring off-road capabilities Traditional body-on-frame construction Off-road crawl control Multi-terrain select capability […]

Model Tested: 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD Engine: 3.6-liter V-6 gas, 295 horsepower 262 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 18/City—29/Highway—22/Combined  Base Price: $28,925  As Tested: $35,985  Performance: Excellent V-6 engine Very good acceleration Paddle shifters Smooth highway ride Sporty AWD for twisty roads or bad weather Rear axle disconnects when AWD isn’t […]

 Model Tested: 2015 Ford Transit 250 HR (high roof)  Engine: 3.2-liter I-5 turbo diesel, 185 horsepower 350 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 18/City—25/Highway (estimated; EPA ratings not required) Base Price: $35,285 As Tested: $45,945 Performance: Excellent torque Good acceleration Smooth, quiet diesel engine Surprisingly tight turning radius Good fuel economy (we averaged […]

Model Tested: 2015 Infiniti Q60S Coupe LTD Engine: 3.7-liter V-6, 330 horsepower 270 lb-ft torque Transmission: 7-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 19/City—27/Highway—22 Combined Base Price: $49,650 As Tested: $50,925 Performance: Sport tuned performance suspension Athletic handling, but not harsh Great open road touring car Excellent for covering long distances quickly/comfortably Manual shifting mode with downshift […]