In the battle between gas-electric hybrids and diesels, the smart money is definitely on the side of Rudolf’s invention.  And there’s no better example than VW’s Passat’s TDI. I first drove this car during the 2012 model year and quickly…

Arriving on the scene in 2006 and receiving its first overhaul in 2012, the MAZDA5 is still one of those clandestine vehicles most consumers don’t realize exists.  Mazda spends no money to advertise it and it’s the 2nd lowest volume…

I was one of the many critics who panned the redesigned Civic a couple of years ago for its bean-counter-derived interior, lackluster style and uninspired drive. Honda says the car was a victim of the economic downturn during which it…

Here we go with a spoiler alert: this is the best hybrid I’ve ever driven and I’m defining ‘best’ as driving most like a regular car.  Good for VW that on their first go around at a hybrid that’s not…

It certainly carries the family resemblance to the recently redesigned Altima, but is that a good thing?  I’m not saying the Altima isn’t an attractive midsize but I thought the Sentra was after a more youthful demo, the kind that…