Model Tested: 2021 Mazda3 Turbo Premium AWD Sedan Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 227-250 horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $32,450 As Tested: $33,890 Performance: Turbocharger is welcome performance upgrade Sport mode makes … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Lexus IS 300 RWD Sedan Engine:2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 241 horsepower, 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $39,000 As Tested: $45,975 Performance: Good acceleration, but not as good as the … read more
Model Tested: 2021 BMW M440i xDrive Coupe Engine:3.5-liter turbocharged I-6, 382 horsepower, 364 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $58,500 As Tested: $70,470 Performance: Excellent all-weather capabilities Strong, powerful engine Mild hybrid system … read more
Model Tested: 2021 Ford V-150 4×4 Supercrew Platinum Hybrid Engine:3.5-liter twin turbo V-6 plus 35 kW electric motor, 430 horsepower combined 570 lb-ft torque combined Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 24-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $63,535 As Tested: $72,105 … read more
Editorial OEMs Struggle with EV Strategies Deciding this early in the game which mainstream automakers have figured out the best electric vehicle (EV) strategy is a bit of a crapshoot, because in today’s sales climate, if an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) doesn’t offer … read more
Model tested: 2021 Toyota Supra GR 3.0 Premium Engine: 3-liter twin-scroll turbo inline-6 Transmission: 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters Horsepower: 382 Torque: 386 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 22/city, 30/highway, 25/combined Base price: $54,490 As tested: $58,255 Overview: The 2021 Toyota Supra is a two-seat … read more
Model tested: 2021 Nissan Rogue SV AWD Engine: 2.5-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder Transmission: XTRONIC CVT w/manual mode Horsepower: 181 Torque: 181 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 25/city, 32/highway, 28/combined Base price: $28,740 As tested: $30,220 Overview: The 2021 Nissan Rogue is new this year, and … read more
