2014 Mazda CX-5

The CX-5 burst onto the small SUV scene last year flaunting exciting new design and debuting a series of gas saving measures called Skyactiv.  But for 2014 the CX-5 really hits its stride with a more powerful engine. My initial…

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2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

My first two test-drives of the new Passat were in top-trim TDI models equipped with the DSG automatic.  So this week I’ve decided to spend some time with the base model.  Here’s a quick look at the SE 6-speed manual….

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2014 Kia Forte

Not long ago when you went shopping for a compact your choices ranged from boring to somewhere just north of dull which makes this car even more amazing.  It’s the all-new 2014 Kia Forte. Kia and its sister company Hyundai…

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2014 Audi R8 V10 Spyder

Over the past 16 years I’ve test driven a lot of cars with big price tags and really fast acceleration times.  And thought this one here is neither the fastest nor the most expensive it is one of my favorites. …

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2013 Toyota RAV4

I always think of the RAV4 as one of the original, small SUVs.  And over the years it’s been offered in a number of configurations, even as a 2-door and with a powerhouse V6.  But for this generation Toyota’s keeping…

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