Model Tested: 2016 BMW 640i xDrive Coupe M Sport Engine: 3.0-liter turbocharged 6-cylinder gas, 315 horsepower, 330 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 20/City—29/Highway—23/Combined Base Price: $79,600 As Tested: $85,595 Performance: Very strong performance factor Definitely a driver’s car A … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

We heard mixed reviews about the Cadillac ATS from other auto journalists when the sedan version debuted a couple of years ago, but didn’t have occasion to actually drive one until this past summer at the Northwest Automotive Press Association’s (NWAPA) Run To … read more

Model Tested: 2015 Honda Civic 2-door Si coupe  Engine: 2.4-liter DOHC I-4, 205 horsepower 174 lb-ft torque  Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission front-wheel-drive  EPA Ratings: 22/City—31/Highway—25/Combined  Base Price: $22,990  As Tested: $23,780  Performance: Peppy performance when gears are maximized Excellent 6-speed manual transmission Nimble … 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