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Subaru Has Announced The Ultimate BRZ
Look, we like the Subaru BRZ. We like its brother from another mother, the Scion FR-S. We haven’t driven it, but hell, we like the Toyota GT 86. But somehow, these sportscars just aren’t quirky enough. The flat-four is a boring choice for an engine, at least in today’s world.
Video: McLaren Pits A Spider Against A Snowboarder
Were we to drive around on a Colorado mountain during the winter, we’d opt for a Range Rover. Or a Toyota Land Cruiser. Or even an Audi Q7. We would not, however, go for a low-slung, 616-horsepower, convertible supercar. Then again, we aren’t Pikes Peak ace Rhys Millen.
Preview: 2013 12 Hours Of Sebring
The 61st running of the 12 Hours Of Sebring is taking place this Saturday, March 16. Marking the start of the 2013 American Le Mans Series season, the half-day run at Sebring is seen as a dress rehearsal for the big daddy, the 24 Hours Of Le Mans, and as such features a wide array of teams, cars, and drivers.
Geneva 2013: Toyota FT-86 Open Concept
If you wanted a small, affordable, and fun-to-drive convertible, your had to choose between the Mazda MX-5 and one of the variants of the Mini Roadster (if you’re wondering which one to choose, click here). That’s hopefully set to change, if Toyota’s latest concept is any indication.
Review: Volkswagen XL1
This is the Master Landing Page for the Volkswagen XL1. From now on, as we further review this car, we will be updating this page with whatever fresh content we create. Future drive reviews, updated specifications, videos, and other relevant information will all be found right here, in one convenient spot.
Update: 2013 Lexus LS460 F-Sport AWD
Now, we’ve tested the LS F-Sport, and the lack of sportiness afforded by the F-Sport badge is even more evident in this full-size offering. Simply put, if you desire a sporty, executive luxury sedan, buy a BMW 7-Series or an Audi A8. Allow us to explain.
Driven: 2014 Mazda6 GT
The 2014 Mazda6 is exactly what we expect from a Mazda sedan: it’s fun without sacrificing comfort. It’s affordable, but still feels techy and advanced. It’s stylish without being in-your-face. We aren’t sure how it’ll fare in a world dominated by Camrys, Accords, and Fusions, but if Mazda can get customers behind the wheel, we think it’ll be a pretty easy sell.
Review: Toyota Tundra
This is the Master Landing Page for the Toyota Tundra. From now on, as we further review this car, we will be updating this page with whatever fresh content we create. Future drive reviews, updated specifications, videos, and other relevant information will all be found right here, in one convenient spot.
Toyota To Show GT86 Convertible In Geneva, Whet Appetites
Toyota’s game of one-upmanship goes something like this: take a GT86, the nimble, light, and fun-to-drive coupe, whose American cousin was one of our top cars, and remove the roof. Then place on a plinth and gauge critical and public reaction.
Detroit 2013: Aisin 1967 Toyota 2000GT Solar Electric Vehicle On Display
Tucked away in the basement of Cobo Hall, we found this solar EV version of a 1967 Toyota 2000GT. Using solar cells, electric motor, and six-speed manual transmission supplied by Aisin, this rare car is all the rarer after this conversion.
Detroit 2013: Cadillac ATS, Ram 1500 Take North American Car/Truck Of The Year
Traditionally one of the first announcements of the North American International Auto Show, we now know the winners of the North American Car and Truck of the year.
Update: 2013 Kia Rio — Transmission
Overall, the inclusion of a manual gearbox on the Rio SX is a win for enthusiasts who are looking for cheap, well-equipped, economical, and fun-to-drive transportation.
Quick Drive: 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Our 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport was powered by a 2.4-liter. Its 190 horsepower peaks at 6300 rpm, with 181 pound-feet of torque available at 4250 rpm. It’s not particularly fast, but It’s lively enough and far from sluggish. Power comes on smoothly as you feed in input to the right pedal, and there’s no problems with jerky driving. This Santa Fe would be a great car for driving guest or clients to dinner and around town for that reason. The brakes are firm, too, but are still easy to modulate and use smoothly.
Driven: 2013 Toyota RAV4
Sometimes, covering the conventional requires the unconventional. Cars don’t get much more conventional than the Toyota RAV4. This is bread-and-butter, basic, crossover transportation. If that’s all you really need, then we strongly suggest you go out and look at the RAV. However, if the RAV is a bit too jack-of-all, master-of-none, we’re going to outline three alternative takes on the RAV4’s crossover formula.
Driven: 2013 Toyota Avalon
There are two philosophies that can seem contradictory, but Toyota, being the success that it has been for quite some time now, recognizes both as truisms and has chosen to adhere to them both. First is, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Second is that its evolution is necessary to survival. The 2013 Avalon espouses both of these ideals, and does so in a way that works synergistically.
First Look: 2013 Toyota RAV4
There’s an epic battle royal brewing in the mid-size CUV segment. Over the past year, Honda, Ford, Mazda, Hyundai, and Mitsubishi have refreshed their family friendly crossovers. We can officially add Toyota to that list. This is the 2013 Toyota RAV4, and it just debuted at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show.
Rumors: Model News — Toyota Teases New Rav4
Toyota is teasing the 2013 Rav4 ahead of its reveal at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Greenformance: Hybrid Small Cars—The “Premium” Question
On the occasion of driving Acura’s new ILX Hybrid Tech, several members of the Winding Road team found themselves asking what exactly hybridized premium-brand small cars have to offer, at least in theory. But at the same time, we couldn’t help but ask two follow-up questions. First, do hybridized premium small cars deliver in reality what they promise on paper? Second, are there potentially cheaper and/or better ways to get the things we think we want from compact premium hybrids?
Driven: 2013 Ford C-Max Energi
There’s a very real chance the Ford C-Max Energi won’t be for you. Frankly, that’s okay, as this isn’t a car that’s meant to appeal to the masses (at least not yet). Instead, it’s a car for pioneer consumers—those who need to be on the bleeding edge of what’s possible in four-wheeled motivation. So while not everyone’s going to love the C-Max Energi, it’s likely to develop quite a dedicated following.
Rumors: Model News — Toyota To Revive Supra… As An EV?
Bizarre as it sounds, if a report from The Detroit Bureau is to be believed, a new Supra from Toyota could be in development using bits and bobs from Tesla. That’s right, the next Supra could be an EV, or at least a hybrid.
First Look: 2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon
Our love of the Ford Transit Connect is no secret. We like this plucky cargo van so much we stuffed our friends into the back for a 500-mile road trip to Northern Michigan and back. They’ve just started talking to us again. Still, it was an interesting test of the most passenger-friendly version of Ford’s last small work van.
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