Model Tested: 2017 Jaguar XF 20d R-Sport all-wheel drive (AWD) Engine: 2-liter turbocharged diesel Transmission: 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters EPA Ratings: 30/city, 40/highway, 34/combined Base Price: $61,300 As Tested: $68,445 Overview: We’ve always had a soft spot for Jaguars. Until Ford bought … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature all-wheel drive (AWD) Engine: Skyactiv-2.5T turbo – 227 horsepower, 310 pound-feet of torque Transmission: Skyactiv 6-speed sport mode EPA Ratings: 21/city, 27/highway, 23/combined Base Price: $44,015 As Tested: $44,915 Overview: We’ve driven this vehicle several previous times … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium Engine: 1.4-liter TSI 4-cylinder gas/electric hybrid Transmission: 7-speed twin clutch automatic EPA Ratings: 42/city, 48/highway, 44/combined Base Price: $31,120 As Tested: $31,940 Overview: There’s a reason the Mexican-built Volkswagen Jetta compact sedan is VW’s bestseller. It … read more

Model Tested: 2016 Infiniti QX60 all-wheel drive (AWD) Engine: 3.5-liter V6 – 265 horsepower; 248 pound-feet of torque Transmission: Continually variable transmission (CVT) with manual shift mode EPA Ratings: 19/city, 26/highway, 22/combined Base Price: $44,400 As Tested: $59,345 Overview: We’ve driven this vehicle … read more

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

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

Check out this tour of the “GM Tunnel of Love Heritage Center” in Detroit Michigan. The public and the media aren’t allowed in this building. In fact, very few people know it even exists. Some great shots of some great cars from days … read more