Test Drives

 The all new Cruze is a really nice looking car in the flesh. I was a little underwhelmed when I first sat in one at the Auto show. I thought it was just OK. But this top of the line Premier model I had for a week was much nicer. And much more upscale looking.… Continue reading Chevrolet Cruze test drive

I have driven a few versions of the current Beetle before. So this is a pretty familiar car to me. But this Dune model is all new. Available as a coupe or convertible. It is actually so new, that VW was not able to quote me a price on the car I was test driving… Continue reading VW Beetle Dune Convertible Test Drive

 Let me start by saying that yellow is really not a color I would ever get on a car. (The one pictured here is actually called “Bright Yellow”…) Besides the color, I was still able to appreciate the design. The new Camaro does look great in person. A perfect blend of retro cues and a… Continue reading Chevrolet Camaro test drive.

 The current Suburban isn’t new. It came out back in February 2014. There are plenty around and they sold over 50 000 of them last year alone. And that’s without counting its GMC and Cadillac clones. So, I was wondering about a few things… -Is it as good as the more expensive GMC Yukon Denali… Continue reading Chevrolet Suburban Test Drive

As I said before, I think the Passat is actually quite handsome in real life. It does have an upscale feel and look. I know most people on this blog love to hate it. But I realize this is for a different audience. Maybe a more conservative one. This is basically for people who would… Continue reading VW Passat Test Drive. Part three.

 I got the Volt yesterday. For a week. It had an EV range of 45 miles when delivered to me. (Not the full 53 I was hoping for…) Still, plenty for a few day-drives. I was curious about the gas mileage when the car is not in EV mode. So I used the “hold” mode,… Continue reading Chevrolet Volt test drive. Part one.

 I did drive the previous Spark before. I think about 3 years ago. And I did like it. At the time, my test car was a manual, which added to the fun. This time, I got the all new version with an Automatic CVT. As far as the new design is concern, I am not… Continue reading Chevrolet Spark Test Drive

 The little Trax is pretty familiar by now. I remember back when GM didn’t want to sell it in the US. (For a while it was sold in Europe and Canada. While the US was only getting the Buick Encore version) But with a bunch of newcomers like the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3, GM… Continue reading Chevrolet Trax test drive

I must say, the current Passat does look good. Yes, not as modern as the “all new for 2015” Euro model. But it does look like a classy ride. It is conservative looking, in a good way. Unlike the Camry, which is looking almost weird these days. It seems like a design that will still… Continue reading VW Passat 1.8 Test Drive.

 Yes, I know. I’ve already written about the new Rogue. Not that long ago. But Nissan sent me another one for a week, so … Why not? At least it is a different version. Not a top of the line model like the 1st one I had. And it had the 3 row seat option.… Continue reading Nissan Rogue SV AWD test drive.

 I have to say, I thought the ATS was really boring when it fist came out. Nothing new. And the grille was especially uninteresting. After living with one for a week, I have some different thoughts. Yes, it does look quite conservative in general. (And that grille is still quite boring ) But there are… Continue reading Cadillac ATS V6 test Drive

 The all new Rogue’s design is quite an improvement over the previous generation. It does look a bit like a small version of the new Pathfinder. But better, I think. It is a more modern and stronger design than its big brother, which ends up looking a bit soft.  Same thing inside, where it has… Continue reading Nissan Rogue Test Drive

I had the chance to finally drive the Ford Fusion a few days ago. Different versions of it actually. In person, it is as good looking as in pictures. This is easily one of the best looking sedan around, at any price. The fact that it is affordable is even better. It does prove that… Continue reading Ford Fusion test Drive

 The new Impala is a great looking car in person. For some reason, many pictures do not reflect how good looking this car is in real life. It is quite large, and isn’t trying to look any smaller. The 19-inch wheels on my test car looked great (Part of a $1140 Premium audio & Sport… Continue reading Chevrolet Impala 2.5 Liter Test Drive

 The new Pathfinder looks OK. But it has lost all of its personality. Which is a good thing as far as the way it drives. But as far as the design, it now looks like any other large crossovers out there. Except for the big and cheap looking “wannabe truck “ chrome grille. Which is… Continue reading Nissan Pathfinder test drive.