Tests and Features

Whatever happened to fun? Why do modern cars have to be so serious all of the time? Why must every single vehicle on the market tick off all of the by-now standard boxes of practicality, performance, efficiency, and conformity to the era’s prevalent styling trends? Obviously, I am exaggerating, as …

The 2013 Lincoln MKZ is perhaps the most important car that the premium brand has released in the past decade. With public interest in Lincoln falling across the board, and with so few models available that are actually distinguishable from the Ford vehicles with which they share their platforms, the …

From the outside it has the same lusciously seductive profile as the R8 supercar. The only indication that something might me different about the R8 e-tron is the cooling-air outlet in the hood, and the absence of tail pipes. Although they look almost identical, the two cars share only nine …

If you want to make Toyota reps happy, talk to them about the Corolla. Their eyes will light up, their body language will be more dynamic and they’re sure to bring up the fact that the Corolla is the most-sold vehicle in history, with more than 40 million units on …

In recent years the Oxford English Dictionary has seen its hallowed pages invaded by scores of modern words that, despite their improbable origins and loosest possible claims to legitimacy, have achieved recognition by this cherished tome. To their number we may soon be adding 'glamping,' a term that describes 'glamorous …

A lot of car companies put together special events designed to say 'thank you' to loyal customers who have become ambassadors of the brand through their repeat ownership and vocal support of its products. Few automakers, however, go out of their way to stage elaborate driving experiences targeted exclusively at …