BRZ: Boxer Rear-Wheel-Drive Zenith, that is what Subaru has named their newest product. This is second ever rear driven Subaru produced, the first being the Subaru 1500 from 1954 to 1955. Subaru spent the better part of the last 25 years pitching itself as an exclusively All Wheel Drive manufacturer. With that reputation, they are [...]
When you are an editor of small weekly newspapers, and even a daily, you are as much an editor as a reporter and photographer, which gives you lots of experience in the field. It was in rural Humboldt County on the extreme North Coast of California where I did much of my reporting — in [...]
Starting out at just over $15,200, the world’s smallest four-seater is a smart buy. Featuring an eye-catching design that you will not soon forget, the four-cylinder Scion iQ is only 10 feet long. “Scion prides itself on being an innovative brand with a lineup of iconic vehicles that set automotive trends,” said Scion Vice President [...]
Fiat has been around since 1899, but in America it is not as well-known as its U.S. corporate cousin, Chrysler. But that’s beginning to change, thanks to the car industry shakeup over the past few years. Having been in media most of my professional life, I have to hand it Fiat’s marketing department, whose marketing [...]
Say you’re looking for a luxurious seven-passenger crossover with all of the goods: All-wheel drive, a posh and stylish interior, lots of technology, and great power. Of course versatility and reliability are important, too. Originally introduced in 2001, the Acura MDX is a veteran of the premium crossover market. Offering a host of techy features, [...]
2011 Kia Sportage SX FWD Review The Basics Kia officially made its U.S. debut in 1993 with the Sportage. Back in 1993, the Kia brand was received as well as Yugos. The 1993-1994 Kia Sportages were somewhat primitive and crude vehicles, although a slight upgrade from the likes of Geo Trackers and Suzuki Sidekicks [...]
We decided to kick off our Exotic Car reviews with a good-ole American BANG! This is the most expensive and powerful Corvette ever made. The ZR1, with 638hp, a pointless window on the hood, and a serious attitude. This car deserved a great road so we headed to one of our very favorites in Ojai, [...]
So you’ve decided a subcompact vehicle will no longer fit the bill—you need something bigger. You’d like a wagon, but nothing fits the bill in your price range. Although you don’t want to admit it, a minivan—a dirty seven-letter word to many auto enthusiasts—would be super practical, but most are bigger, thirstier, and more expensive [...]
Now that Fiat owns Chrysler, the Italian carmaker is returning to the US market for the first time since 1983. Leading the charge is the Fiat 500, hoping to cash in on the same “cute & fun” traits which made the Mini Cooper so popular. So it seemed quite obvious that we should compare the [...]
Cadillac wants to be taken seriously alongside the best German automakers. But the Germans invented the ‘sports sedan’ segment and aren’t looking to take on new members. GM refuses to be ignored, and with their latest generation CTS, they strive to provide every option possible. So we got a new CTS coupe and decided to [...]
Even though it began as an upstart re-working of the classic British roadsters, Mazda’s MX-5/Miata is now a classic as well. After more than twenty years on the market, the car has gone through three major generations (NA, NB, NC) while maintaining its light weight and involving nature. The guys climb into the latest generation [...]
The Chevrolet Volt. Say what you will about this car. The Volt is a part time electric vehicle and part time hybrid; it is every EV/Hybrid idea rolled into one, thus making it a truly unique vehicle on the market today. So what did Paul and Todd at Everyday Driver TV think of it? Let’s [...]
2012 Acura TL SH-AWD with Advance Package The Basics The current body Acura TL debuted in 2008 as a 2009 model. Although the TL wasn’t the first Acura model to wear the infamous and gaudy chrome tooth-shield, it was the first Acura model that most people didn’t like. And to be perfectly honest, we are [...]
2011 Kia Optima EX The Basics Every teen romance movie involves a drastic makeover of the main character, right at the pivotal moment in their young lives. While the audience gets to see the intrinsic beauty and complexity of the main character, the rest of the world pays little attention to the virtues. Kia, it [...]
Between the two seat sports car and the four seat sedan lives the 2+2 coupe. This designation is reserved for cars built with similar intentions as a traditional sports car (2 seats) but a nod to those who might need a little extra capacity (+2). In many cases the back seats are just props for [...]
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