2018 Kia Stinger GT review
In our 2018 Kia Stinger GT Review, we see how Kia’s first ever sport sedan measures up against established luxury players.
2018 Subaru Outback review
In our 2018 Subaru Outback Review, we see whether styling and mechanical tweaks are enough to lead the all-terrain wagon segment.
2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited review
Our 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited Review puts the off-road icon to the test – on both tricky terrain and trafficked tarmac.
2019 Aston Martin Vantage first drive review
The 2019 Aston Martin Vantage is a fun, attractive luxury sports car that’s coming to dethrone the Germans from track domination. It’s stylish, as well as brutish, and badass – and it’s going to make a splash at the track and just about anywhere else you take it.
2018 Volvo XC40 review
Boasting fresh styling, clever convenience features, and superb value for money, the Volvo XC40 enters a highly competitive luxury compact SUV segment. Is the brand known for safety out of its element, or well equipped to conquer a new market?
2018 Porsche 911 GT3 review
Porsche’s 911 GT3 returns for 2018 with a beefier flat-six engine, a choice of unspoiled or spoilered rear end, and a manual gearbox. With fresh challengers like the Mercedes-AMG GT R and McLaren 570S, is the 911 GT3 still the ultimate daily drivable track weapon?
2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo review
The 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo is a vehicle of sheer excess – of sheet metal, horsepower, sophisticated technology, premium details, and characters in its name. Taking on the Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon and Jaguar XF Sportbrake, Porsche’s wagon must prove its excess is worth its excessive price.
2018 Porsche 718 GTS first drive review
Porsche’s historical GTS nameplate appears once again on its mid-engine Boxster and Cayman GTS models, promising enhanced performance at a high-value price. We strap into the dynamic duo on the twisting roads of Napa, California, to learn more about these two-door sports cars.
2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro review
Toyota’s range-topping Tacoma combines beefier hardware with smarter software for impressive off-road capability, but is it enough to keep up with Chevrolet’s Colorado ZR2 and Jeep’s new Wrangler Rubicon. In this 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Review, we put the hardcore taco to the test.
2018 BMW X3 M40i review
Some would argue that BMW is not the automaker it once was – that its hunt for luxury market share has clouded its original vision, to build the “ultimate driving machine.” To uncover the truth, we saddle up in BMW’s X3 M40i for a week of corner carving, cruising, and cargo hauling.
2018 Jaguar XF S Sportbrake review
Though SUVs were once responsible for the slow demise of wagons, their overwhelming popularity may now be the cause of a wagon resurgence. To compliment its growing SUV lineup, Jaguar re-introduces a long-roofed XF (dubbed Sportbrake) to take on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon.
2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera first drive review
Aston Martin’s new DBS Superleggera assumes the mantle of flagship model, succeeding the beloved Vanquish S and taking Ferrari’s 812 Superfast head-on. The rear-drive coupe boasts phenomenal power, sultry design, and long-haul comfort to shame today’s best luxury vehicles. Long live the Super GT.
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody review
With competitors closing in on the Hellcat’s power, Dodge fires back with the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody, a better handling version of its ferocious feline. Wider tires and a stiffer suspension help the Hellcat fight the Ford Mustang GT350 and Chevy Camaro ZL1 on their home turf: the racetrack.
2019 Honda Pilot first-drive review
The current generation Honda Pilot excels by all measures, but is hindered by a modest design. For 2019, Honda steps up the Pilot’s style game while adding features and functionality to conquer the midsize crossover segment. Our first drive review tests the updated three-row on and off-road.
2018 Lexus LC500 review
The LC500 sports car combines exotic looks, a raucous V8 engine, sumptuous interior, and responsive steering to make one of the most compelling Lexus-badged models ever. Though rival performance vehicles make be quicker and lighter, only the LC makes you feel like a rock star.
2019 Cadillac XT4 first drive review
The 2019 Cadillac XT4 is the American luxury brand’s first small SUV. Aimed at younger buyers, the XT4 is intended to be a nurturing product — something to introduce new customers and lead to future Cadillac sales. As such, it’s priced at an attractive $35,790 (including destination) and is offered with cutting-edge tech.
2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe first drive review
No longer tasked with simply enhancing Mercedes-Benz models, Mercedes-AMG now builds production vehicles from the ground up with an emphasis on track-capable performance. The GT 4-Door Coupe is the third from-scratch model by AMG and it looks to be a proper sports car with luxurious details.
2019 McLaren 600LT First Drive
Following the F1 GTR and 675LT coupe and convertible, the 600LT is McLaren’s fourth long tail model and current ruler of its Sport Series range. Like its LT kin, the 600LT is lighter, more aerodynamic, more powerful, more driver-focused, better suited to track duty, and production-limited.
2019 Audi A8 first drive review
For the last three generations, Audi’s A8 has trailed its main rivals — BMW’s 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz’s S-Class — in sales and prestige. Styled for impact and engineered for exceptional ride and handling, the fourth-generation A8 may finally disrupt the full-size luxury car market.
2019 Hyundai Veloster N first drive review
The 2019 Veloster N is the first U.S. and second global market vehicle from Hyundai’s N Performance brand. Built to compete against hot hatch kings like Honda’s Civic Type R and Volkswagen’s Golf GTI, the Veloster N must be stylish, comfortable, fun to drive, and affordable.
2019 Jaguar I-Pace review
Very soon, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW (again), and Porsche will offer EV models, but it’s Jaguar that leaps first. At $70,495 (including destination), and with 234 miles of range, the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace directly challenges Tesla’s Model X 75D SUV ($84,000) and disadvantages future rivals.
2020 BMW 3 Series first drive review
43 years ago, BMW created the sport sedan segment and still owes the biggest chunk of its annual sales to the 3 Series, but judging by the current version, priorities appear to have changed. Before we declare BMW disloyal to its roots, however, we have a date with the 2019 330i and M340i xDrive in southern Portugal.
2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Review
At a time when all-wheel drive, lower displacement, mid-engine layouts, and dual-clutch automatic transmissions are the norm of the supercar world, the 2019 Corvette ZR1’s front-mounted V8, manual gearbox, and rear drive platform stands in opposition. Is this the very best of a dying breed, or a lingering odor of antiquated technology?
2019 BMW i8 Roadster review
Though lacking the power of its similarly priced rivals, the 2019 BMW i8 Roadster relies on its outlandish bodywork and unparalleled efficiency. An updated battery promises more all-electric range and a small bump in output. Our review will help you decide if BMW's unusual hybrid sports coupe is for you.
2019 Porsche Cayenne review
Porsche’s unenviable position is this: it must sufficiently advance the Cayenne’s luxury and technology features to stave off refreshed competitors like the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE while retaining the brilliant driving essence that built its brand. A week in the 2019 Cayenne ($66,750) tells all.
The Cullinan is truly the Rolls-Royce of SUVs
At a private event in Los Angeles, CA, Rolls-Royce showed off its first SUV. Built for wealthy families or executives, the Cullinan is a groundbreaking model for one of the most esteemed brands on earth. The SUV’s all-wheel drive system, hatchback design, and touchscreens are other firsts for Rolls-Royce.
Aston Martin’s 1,000-hp Valkyrie will boast the Mona Lisa of the engine world
Aston Martin has released new details about the exterior, interior, and aerodynamics of its upcoming Valkyrie hypercar. It will be powered by a gasoline-electric hybrid drivetrain built around a new 6.5-liter, naturally-aspirated V12 engine tuned to generate 1,000 horsepower at a screaming 11,400 rpm.
Porsche turns the 700-hp 911 GT2 RS into the track car it deserves to be
Porsche revealed the 2018 911 GT2 RS, which boasts a 700-horsepower version of its 3.8-liter, flat-six engine. The most powerful production 911 is here, and it's as quick as it sounds. Porsche turned the dial up a notch at the Los Angeles Auto show with a Clubsport version developed exclusively with racing in mind.
How to test a car battery
A dead battery can really ruin your day but, thankfully, it's an avoidable problem. Periodically checking a battery's voltage is an important part of car maintenance. In this article, we cover the basic process of testing a car battery including the tools required and the breakdown of voltage readings.
