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….

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…

When shopping for a small SUV, it can be easy to forget about the Subaru Forester.  With its more car-like appearance, it can trick you into underestimating its capabilities.  But this all-new 2014 model has added goodness which should grab…