Model Tested: 2014 Ford Fiesta SE Hatchback Engine: 1.0-liter I-3 Turbo Ecoboost, 123 horsepower 125 lb-ft torque Transmission: 5-speed manual transmission front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 32/City—45/Highway—37/Combined Base Price: $16,080 As Tested: $18,585 Performance: Surprisingly peppy performance from such a small engine Smooth 5-speed manual … read more
Model Tested: 2015 Dodge Challenger SXT Plus Engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar aluminum V-6, 305 horsepower 268 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission rear-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 19/City—30/Highway—23/Combined Base Price: $29,995 As Tested: $33,275 Performance: V-8 performance from a V-6 Pales compared to V-8 Challengers, but … read more
Lexus, Toyota’s luxury brand, has built its stellar reputation on refined luxury and reliability. But when paired with the first-rate driving dynamics of rear-wheel drive and handsome styling, it’s a winning combination. However, for the environmentally-minded Lexus has taken it to the next … read more
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
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
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
