Despite its hatchback form and relatively sporty looks, the Toyota Prius “C” is as fuel-efficient and practical as the full-blown Prius. Year, make, model: 2019 Toyota Prius C Engine: 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine aided by an electric motor and battery pack Seating capacity: Five Car seat anchors: Two EPA MPG (as tested): 43 mpg city and 48 […]
2017 Honda Civic Type R – Mom & Dad’s Ultimate Hot Hatch
Boasting everyday comfort, boyish looks, and smokin’ race track chops, the Civic Type R knocks on the door of practical sports car nirvana. A single-propeller floatplane quickly accelerated out of a charming marina in Seattle, Washington. Much to my surprise, it only took the bright-blue bird about 150 feet to take off, and within minutes […]
2016 Volkswagen Golf R – The Ultimate Family Hatch
“Missi once asked me, ‘Why do they call them hot-hatches?’ I’d never given that too much thought before, but it’s a good question. Please, allow me to explain…” 2016 Volkswagen Golf R – The Ultimate Family Hatch A hatchback is a, well… a four-door car. Despite the fact that it’s still called a “five-door” by the […]
2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI – Can it Family?
“The Volkswagen Golf GTI is the car equivalent to an authentic Swiss Army knife. Not only is it extremely versatile, but there’s a sense of pride that comes with owning a legendary badge.” 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI – Can it Family? Introduced back in 1976, my first experience with the fun little hatchback was during […]
5 Mommy Cars That Aren’t Boring
“Two things happen as soon as the pregnancy test shows up positive. One, your world gets turned upside down. Two, an evil oversized vehicle lurks in the shadows for the next nine months using evil powers to persuade you into a boring and dreadful vehicle for the rest of your life.” By Kari Gonzalez SUVs and CUVs, the […]
2016 JCW Mini Cooper – Real World Test
“Mini spices its line up with the new and improved Mini John Cooper Works. But is a stiffer suspension, red roof and a plethora of chequered flags enough to dazzle brand loyalists?” Every year auto manufacturers tease us with flashy prototypes unveiled at auto shows around the world, yet most of the time those same […]
2016 Scion iM and iA – Quick Spin
“I had a big smile on my face as I buckled up to drive a Scion for the first time, but after driving their newest models, it turns out my favorite of the two —is actually a Mazda” Last week I had the unique opportunity to head out to Grand Rapids, Michigan to test some bright and […]
2015 Mazda 3: It should have its own infomercial
You know what I’m talking about, a can of spray paint that can patch a hole in the Titanic, a wrench that can become a table saw. True or not, multi-purpose devices are convenient, for example: I have a screwdriver that stores about 16 different bits in its handle, and what about our smartphones? They […]
Ford Focus RS live from NYIAS #FocusRSchat
Missi and I are fortunate to see the gorgeous Focus RS in the flesh, but you may also want to see it from home, and you may even want to ask Omar Odeh Focus RS Marketing Director some questions. Well, today is your lucky day, Ford is hosting the #FocusRSchat, and you’ll be able to learn […]
