With the video camera strapped to another Genesis Coupe just inches off my front bumper, I drop into second and hammer on the throttle mid corner to create a heroic moment. http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/hyundai/2013-hyundai-genesis-coupe-review-video-1880.html What happened next could politely be described as the result of an overzealous action on my part. A …
Read More »2012 Porsche Boxster S Review
There couldn’t be a worse car to drive in a cold Northern winter than a rear-wheel drive, mid-engine, European convertible. Unless, of course, it’s a Porsche. http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/porsche/2012-porsche-boxster-s-review-video-1879.html The German sports car maker prides itself on the durability, comfort and overall daily driveability of its models, something we decided to test …
Read More »2012 Toyota Prius C Review
Far more than just a 50 mpg econo box http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/toyota/2012-toyota-prius-c-review-video-1867.html A new type of car doesn’t come along every day. In a market that’s already saturated with vehicles, it’s not easy to dream up something entirely new. It’s yet another challenge to execute it successfully and build that concept into …
Read More »2012 Chevrolet Volt Review
Even though the Nissan Leaf greatly exceeded our expectations for what a mainstream electric vehicle (i.e. not the Tesla Roadster) was capable of, the Leaf is a viable purchase for only small number of buyers. For everyone else, there’s the Chevrolet Volt. http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/chevrolet/2012-chevrolet-volt-review-video-1851.html Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=AutoGuideVideo YouTube – http://www.youtube.com/Autoguide Facebook – …
Read More »2013 Scion FR-S Track Test and Review – The best Toyota in 20 years is actually a Scion
Squeeze on the throttle at corner exit and the car begins to track out, with just a hint of oversteer. Get greedy and the tail will gently start to rotate. http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/scion/2013-scion-frs-review-video-1809.html Ease off and the car tucks back in line. It does what you tell it to, no more, no …
Read More »2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Review – More than the sum of its upgrades
In the past we might have compared the SLK to that cute girl next door, or perhaps even a confident woman in a short suit skirt and naughty secretary glasses. http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/mercedes-benz/2012-mercedes-slk350-review-video-1805.html So weren’t we shocked when Mercedes unveiled the all-new 2012 SLK. To carry on the metaphor, the internal monolog …
Read More »2012 Range Rover Evoque Review – A right-sized Range Rover
This summer, we had the chance to drive the Range Rover Supercharged, the alpha dog of the Range Rover lineup. Charmed as we were by the incredible power and opulent luxury, we felt that the Range Rover was afflicted by a curse that affects many upper echelon vehicles — all …
Read More »2012 Audi TT RS Review – Rough around the edges and demands to be treated that way
Go for a performance driving lesson and any instructor will tell you, driving fast on a race track requires skill, precision and a light touch. That is, unless you happen to be driving the Audi TT-RS. http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/audi/2012-audi-ttrs-review-video-1800.html Using a turbocharged 5-cylinder, the TT-RS gives an historical nod to Audis past, …
Read More »2012 Honda CR-V Review – New CR-V proves Honda’s still got it, for now
The Honda CR-V is America’s best-selling crossover and for 2012, Honda is looking to hang on to that crown. New features like a low loading floor, rear seats that fold with one motion and a new touch screen are the big highlights, while the engine, transmission and all-wheel drive system …
Read More »2011 Lexus CT200H Review – A sporty hybrid? Should you believe the hype?
Lexus bills the CT as luxurious, fuel efficient and sporty. Convinced of the first two we decided to hit the track in the hybrid hatchback to find out about that last one. http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/lexus/2012-lexus-ct200h-review-video-1738.html Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=AutoGuideVideo http://www.youtube.com/Autoguide Twitter http://twitter.com/AutoGuide http://twitter.com/ColumWood Facebook – http://facebook.com/AutoGuide Google+ – http://goo.gl/LBxsP Web – http://www.AutoGuide.com AutoGuide reviews …
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