Tests and Features

It's a topsy-turvy world we live in, that's for sure. With Acura recently breaking the news that they'll be bringing an all-new Civic spin off to the American market, BMW announcing the production of their first-ever front wheel drive car, and Lexus considering the production of yet another halo product, …

Mention the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, and many will think of a prestigious, modern car that combines elegance and sportiness. For others, thoughts will turn to a past icon with a rich history that dates all the way back to 1954. In 2012, the sixth generation will bring new drivetrains, a modified …

Of all the compact SUVs currently on the market, the Volkswagen Tiguan does the best job living up to the “sport utility” name. Ok, so maybe it doesn’t have the same pick-up and handling as an Audi Q5, but it’s a lot nicer to drive than the Chevrolet Equinox, Honda …

The Volkswagen Westfalia may never have sold in astronomical numbers, but it certainly succeeded in developing a cult following. With its trademark shape, this recreational vehicle is still coveted by fans and roadworthy units sell for a killing – even the original model featuring an air-cooled rear-mounted engine. Sadly, Westfalia …

The Golf R is a rare vintage, and Volkswagen thinks it’s best served chilled. Or better yet, on ice. And not just any ice. The manufacturer even chose the rarest of dates on the calendar, February 29, to let us drive this new Golf R on the plotted, watered and …

In the automotive world, there are a few nameplates that have a certain je ne c'est quoi, or cachet, attached. Utter the name Ferrari, Lamborghini, Jaguar, or Maserati in the presence of a serious autophile or motorsports enthusiast, and you'll probably be met with a distinctly Dr. Evil-esque grin that …

As someone that's had a truck for most of their driving life, I've gotten pretty accustomed to the requests that often accompany the keys to a pickup truck; requests like "Hey, I've a big desk at work that I'd like to bring home," or the always dreaded "my ex says …