First Drives
Renault Zoe Electric Car: First Drive Of Europe's Leaf Alternative
You might think that Europe, with its congested cities and relatively short distances between cities, would be the perfect environment for electric cars. Whether or not that's the case, the choice of electric cars there isn't nearly as wide as it is in the U.S. But with the Renault Zoe you see...
Forbidden Fruit: Mercedes-Benz A Class Quick Drive
Selling luxury vehicles is a delicate balancing act. Concentrate on your most wealthy clientele and the market is lucrative, but limited. But go too far the other way... February 5, 2013 by Antony Ingram 2
2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0-Liter EcoBoost: Quick Drive Report
Much fanfare has been made about Ford's 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost engine. Offering the performance of a 1.6-liter with the economy of a much smaller unit... January 15, 2013 by Antony Ingram 7
2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI Convertible First Drive
Despite the seemingly endless combinations of drivetrains, body styles, and features, there are still a few cars in the U.S. market that are unique in their makeup--and we're... November 28, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid: First Drive
The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid gives VW something it hasn’t had before: a way to appeal to hybrid buyers who won’t consider its TDI diesels—no matter how... November 5, 2012 by John Voelcker 5
2013 Mercedes-Benz A Class: U.S-Bound Premium Compact Driven
Big German automakers used to thrive on producing large, luxurious sedans. Built seemingly to last forever, they were vehicles of aspiration, a cut above volume vehicles from... November 2, 2012 by Antony Ingram 3
2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid: First Drive Report
Over the past several years, 40 miles per gallon has become a sort of high water mark for compact cars, with a long list of special efficiency-focused models aiming to meet... October 30, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson
2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid: Very Short First Drive
Memo to carmakers: Midtown Manhattan on a weekday can be a challenging, frustrating place to hold a test drive. Two days ago, we drove the new 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid at a... September 21, 2012 by John Voelcker 9
2012 Coda Sedan: First Drive
It's been a long time coming, but the 2012 Coda Sedan is now on sale at a handful of dealers in California. Six months after the very first Coda compact electric cars were... September 12, 2012 by John Voelcker 20
2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid: First Drive
Last week, Honda released the specs and photos for its 2014 Accord Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid. Now, we can talk about what it's like on the road. The short answer? Like the... September 10, 2012 by John Voelcker 10
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid: First Drive
The verdict is in: At last, the fabled Toyota Prius hybrid has a viable competitor. If you're in the market for a five-door hybrid hatchback with very high fuel economy--an... September 7, 2012 by John Voelcker 36
2013 Chevrolet Spark: First Drive
Yeah, we drove the pink one. The 2013 Chevrolet Spark, the first Chevrolet minicar in many, many years, comes in a remarkable array of pastel colors, including one called... August 22, 2012 by John Voelcker 20
2012 Toyota RAV4 EV: First Drive From Behind The Wheel (Video)
The new 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV is quick, relatively fun to drive, and the only all-electric crossover utility vehicle on the market today. It has a good, intuitive touchscreen... August 3, 2012 by John Voelcker 15
2012 Toyota RAV4 EV: First Drive Of Tesla-Powered Crossover
If the ideal electric car has a real-world range of 100 miles or more and the practical utility that American families buy crossovers for, the future may be arriving this... August 2, 2012 by John Voelcker 40
2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 SL Sedan: Weekend Drive Report
When auto writers drive test cars, they're usually loaned out from carmakers' regional fleets. So when we asked for an 2012 Nissan Versa sedan to test over a four-day... July 24, 2012 by John Voelcker
2013 Honda Fit EV: Video From First Drive Of All-Electric Car
Yesterday, Honda delivered its first Fit EV electric car to private buyers--or, more accurately, private lease customers, since the car isn't available for outright sale... July 24, 2012 by John Voelcker 6
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