Model Tested: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 AWD LTZ Crew Cab Engine: 6.2-liter V-8 Ecotec3 Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 15/city, 20/highway, 17/combined Base Price: $47,175 As Tested: $60,020 Overview: The full-size 2017 Chevy Silverado holds its own in a power and styling battle … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Acura TLX 3.5L AWD A-SPEC Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 290 horsepower 267 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city/29-mpg highway/23-mpg combined Base Price: $44,800 As Tested: $45,750 Performance: Athletic handling Good highway fuel economy—our best was 32.4 mpg … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Honda CR-V 1.5T AWD Touring Engine: 1.5-liter I-4 turbocharged, 190 horsepower 179 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city/33-mpg highway/29-mpg combined Base Price: $33,695 As Tested: $34,595 Performance: Good fuel economy—we equaled EPA highway estimate Pretty … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Blue Engine: 1.6-liter I-4 Atkinson-cycle, 104 horsepower 109 lb-ft torque plus electric motor, 43 horsepower 125 lb-ft torque, net system power 139 hp, 195 lb-ft Transmission: 6-speed twin-clutch automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 57-mpg city/59-mpg highway/58-mpg combined … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Genesis G90 RWD 3.3T Premium Engine: 3.3-liter V-6 turbo, 365 horsepower 376 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 17-mpg city/24-mpg highway/20-mpg combined Base Price: $68,100 As Tested: $69,050 Performance: Silky smooth, very powerful V-6 Luxurious highway ride … read more
Everyone has heard of BMW, which stands for Bavarian Motor Works. But how many of you have ever heard of an EMW, which is short for Eisenach Motor Works? Not many, we’d hazard to guess. But here’s the story on this rare brand. … read more
“You can have it in any color you want — as long as it’s black.” Those were the immortal words of Henry Ford when asked by a reporter about color choices for the Model T at its introduction back in 1908. Ford was … read more
