Review: 2014 Mazda3 Grand Touring 5-Door Likes: Exterior styling Interior design Ride and Handling Fuel Economy Value Dislikes: Road noise Manual transmission only available with smaller engine Navigation/Entertainment Screen appearance and Function Mazda has consistently received positive coverage from the...
Likes: Quiet, comfortable ride Smooth engine performance Lots of technology that worked intuitively A rich collection of luxury features for a mid-level price Comfortable interior Dislikes: Handling sloppy over rough pavement Steering wheel controls too easy to push accidentally The Kia Sorento has been seriously...
Likes: Quiet and relaxed demeanor Decent Fuel Economy A wealth of luxury features at a reasonable price Pleasant styling inside and out Dislikes: Good but not great fuel economy Less usable trunk space than a standard Optima Electric motors in cars are particularly good at a number of things. They are able to...
eBay Listing: 1964 Checker Marathon The Checker Marathon is best known as the go-to taxicab for New Yorkers for anyone who lived there from the 1960s through the 1980s when many were still seeing daily duty. The Marathon was made from 1961 through 1982. The car saw few changes other than power train and trim updates...
Likes: Smooth sonorous V6 Engine Terrific 6-speed manual transmission Comfort Overall refinement makes it feel like a much more expensive car Dislikes: It isn’t that inexpensive after all Ubiquity Some nitpicky ergonomic details The Accord Coupe, especially configured with this powerful V6 engine and a six speed...
Likes: Roomy front and second-row seats Decent fuel economy for a V6 crossover Flexible seating Excellent sound from the Rockford Fosgate stereo Dislikes: Terrible infotainment system Rough ride Blasé styling inside and out The new 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander offers flexible seating for 7, decent power, innocuous...
Likes: Highway fuel economy Comfort Engine performance Ride and handling Dislikes: Limited options MyLink software Curb weight For the first time since 1986, Chevrolet has brought a small modern turbo-diesel engine to America in a passenger car and it’s a sweetheart. The new top-of-the-line addition to the Cruze...
Likes: Understated Styling Comfortable Interior Usable technology Powerful V8 Engine Dislikes: Understated Styling Rough and noisy ride High price The 420 hp Infiniti M56 Sport sedan is loaded with technology, overflows with power, and impresses with a high-quality and comfortable interior. However, the sport...
Likes: Roomy interior Comfortable seating Attractive RS trim upgrades Ride and handling Dislikes: Transmission gearing Engine Vibration The Sonic RS is the new top trim level for Chevrolet’s subcompact hatchback. The one-stop-shop option upgrades the car’s styling and luxury levels. However, the styling promises...
Likes: Distinctive Styling Interior Design Handling Comfort Dislikes: Limited options for manual transmission fans Great chassis, more power could be nice, but not necessary We don’t yet have access to the Skyactive diesel version Mazda completely redesigned the Mazda6 this year. Still one of the sportier entries...
Likes: Room for 7 Front seat comfort Powerful and smooth V6 Capable handling Dislikes: Dashboard controls confusing and disorganized Rides roughly on bad roads The midsized crossover SUV market is a crowded segment. Ranging from two rows to three, entry-level to luxury, and even family focused to...
There were a few upgrades performed that are all in line with what would have been available from the factory and should enhance the next owner’s driving experience. Among these is a rare speed warning speedometer, headrests, and the original 327 c.i. engine that was upgraded from the original 300 hp spec to what...
Two European Convertibles under $30,000 Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio VW Beetle Convertible Likes: the “how did that ever pass EPA testing?” exhaust note, nimble handling, responsive yet still fuel-efficient engine, track performance Likes: Quiet and relaxed cruising, surprising acceleration and handling, smooth ride,...
Likes: Interior utility and useful storage areas Roomy rear seats Quiet and comfortable ride Tight turning radius Dislikes: Interior materials Layout of interior controls In-car technology usability For drivers needing maximum family utility but who are unwilling to be seen in a minivan, the Honda Pilot has been a...
This listing is worth a look for a variety of reasons. The vehicle itself is a 1971 Volkswagen van built as a camper conversion. VW Campers are hard to find in great condition and this is appears to be in fantastic shape, rust free, with only one repaint, and owned by the same family since new. The most common name...
Likes: Refined demeanor More power with little cost in fuel economy Comfortable interior Dislikes: Rear seat leg room Tight back seat space requires removal of headrests before they can be lowered Mazda introduced the CX-5 compact SUV just last year to rave reviews. Built entirely using the company’s new...
eBay Listing: 1978 Toyota Celica The recent introduction of the Scion FR-S would lead a newcomer to believe that rear wheel drive 2+2 sports cars were a new discovery for Toyota. Rather, the company has a long history of making sporty cars and one of their longest-lived nameplates was Celica. The first three...
Likes: Powerful engine Slick-shifting manual transmission Outstanding acceleration Practical packaging Nimble handling without a punishing ride Dislikes: Noise Fuel Economy A few interior details Mazdas have always been a bit more fun to drive than their competition. When it comes to small cars, the Mazda3 claims...
One of our favorite time killers is browsing the “Other Makes” category for some oddball, rare, or interesting vehicles. Today’s example certainly fits the rare and interesting description. The Jensen Interceptor was a hybrid of British luxury, Italian design (originally designed by Touring) and reliable American V8...
