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November 16, 2012

What is it?Take a Chevy Spark. Remove about 150 pounds from the front end. Add 400 in the rear. Garnish with 320 extra lb-ft of torque. It can run silent, and according. . .

November 16, 2012

2012 Volkswagen GTI Two-Door review notes

ASSOCIATE EDITOR JAKE LINGEMAN: What a difference a day makes. Last night I was in the Mini Cooper S Coupe and then I get in this 2012 Volkswagen GTI. I was thinking. . .

November 16, 2012

Two-wheel Lowdown: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S

Depending on who you talk to, a Ferrari F1 car produces north of 700 hp and weighs 1,411 pounds for a 2:1 or better power-to-weight ratio. By contrast, the Ducati 1199. . .

<i>Autoweek</i> Best of the Best 2013 finalists: Trucks

November 15, 2012

Autoweek Best of the Best 2013 finalists: Trucks

It wasn't easy, but we've pared the list of Autoweek 2013 Best of the Best semifinalists down to just 10 worthy cars and trucks. Read more about the trucks that made the . . .

<i>Autoweek</i> Best of the Best 2013 finalists: Cars

November 15, 2012

Autoweek Best of the Best 2013 finalists: Cars

It wasn't easy, but we've pared the list of Autoweek Semifinalists: 2013 Best of the Best semifinalists down to just 10 worthy cars and trucks. Read more about the cars. . .

November 15, 2012

2012 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew review notes

EDITOR WES RAYNAL: This 2012 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew seems like a whole lot of truck for the money, considering a loaded-like-this F-150 or Chevrolet Silverado usually. . .

November 14, 2012

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE review notes

EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: There are lots of things I like about the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE, but the CVT would be a deal-breaker. I like the looks, which. . .

November 13, 2012

2014 Subaru Forester Drive Review

What is it?It's the next Subaru Forester, due throughout the United States and Canada by the middle of 2013. The 2014 Forester represents the fourth major overhaul of a. . .

November 13, 2012

2013 Lexus GS 450h review notes

EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I will admit I didn't think I'd like this 2013 Lexus GS 450h much. I was not a fan of the outgoing GS, so maybe I had a bad attitude about this one. I . . .

November 12, 2012

2012 Hyundai Equus Ultimate review notes

NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: The 2012 Hyundai Equus Ultimate offers a lot of amenities and power for the price. I like the large, rear-wheel dynamics of the sedan, and it. . .

2013 McLaren 12C Spider: <i>Autoweek</i> drive review

November 12, 2012

2013 McLaren 12C Spider: Autoweek drive review

If flashy-exoticar curb appeal and organ-bruising ride are at the top of your supercar requirements, cross the McLaren 12C Spider off your list. From some angles, the. . .

November 9, 2012

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 drive review

What is it?The contemporary Porsche lineup ranks slightly below the Turkmenistani tax code and the rebuild instructions for a Dell'Orto carburetor among maddeningly. . .

November 9, 2012

2013 Mini Paceman Keeps The Pace

What Is It? In marketingese the Mini Paceman is, “The first Sports Activity Coupe in the premium compact segment.” If a Mini Cooper Hardtop is too small and. . .

November 9, 2012

2013 John Cooper Works GP Is Maximum Mini

What Is It? It's more Mini than ever before, at least for the street. The Mini Challenge race car has more performance but you can't drive it to work every day. The John . . .

November 9, 2012

2014 Audi R8 drive review

What is it?The 2014 Audi R8 marks the first substantial revision for the supercar since it was launched in 2007. There are styling updates, the addition of a range-. . .

November 9, 2012

2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible review notes

NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: This 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 is the Z06 convertible in everything but name. So on a gorgeous morning I felt it was required to open up the . . .

November 8, 2012

2012 Honda Civic Si Navi Sedan review notes

ASSOCIATE EDITOR JAKE LINGEMAN: This is my second time in a Honda Civic Si in the past few months. What I liked about the coupe, I also like in the sedan: comfortable. . .

November 7, 2012

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera review notes

EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I wish Porsche made a grand touring coupe, like perhaps the 928 was or the Panamera would be if it came in a coupe. A car that's more luxurious and. . .

November 6, 2012

2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL Sedan review notes

EXECUTIVE EDITOR BOB GRITZINGER: In this fifth-gen Altima, Nissan takes the car yet another step closer to the flagship Maxima, enough that it again begs the question:. . .

<i>Autoweek</i>'s long-term 2012 Kia Rio SX 5-Door: second-quarter update

November 5, 2012

Autoweek's long-term 2012 Kia Rio SX 5-Door: second-quarter update

Six months into our yearlong journey with an Electronic blue Kia Rio SX and we're still enamored with all the features packed into the compact hatchback. “This rig . . .

November 5, 2012

2012 Land Rover LR4 HSE review notes

EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: Each time I get with a Land Rover I really wish I had some sort of nasty, muddy, rock-infested two-track in which to really play with this. . .

November 2, 2012

2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 5-door review notes

NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: Curvy and creamy white, the 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI looks sinewy yet subtle, though the performance potential is given away by these big,. . .

November 1, 2012

2013 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid, a drive review

What is it?In the mid-'90s, Toyota created the Avalon to offer Detroit's full-size sedan buyers a Japanese alternative. The big Avalon, available with a front bench seat . . .

November 1, 2012

2012 BMW 550i Sedan review notes

ASSOCIATE EDITOR JAKE LINGEMAN: I would describe the 2012 BMW 550i sedan, despite its size and 4,365-pound curb weight, as fleet of foot. The throttle tip in is. . .

October 31, 2012

2013 Volkswagen Jetta hybrid drive review

What is it?The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta hybrid is the fifth model in the Jetta family. It joins the 2.5-liter and 2.0-liter TSI and TDI versions.The hybrid uses a. . .

October 31, 2012

2012 Kia Soul ! review notes

EXECUTIVE EDITOR BOB GRITZINGER: The 2012 Kia Soul ! strikes me like the exact vehicle Honda should have built when it brought out the Element. Though the Element had. . .

October 30, 2012

2013 Land Rover Range Rover drive review

What is it?This is the latest Range Rover, the fourth generation, and it will arrive in the United States in mid December.The SUV is new top to bottom and is, according. . .

October 30, 2012

2013 Ford Escape Titanium review notes

EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: I really like the new design, inside and out of the 2013 Ford Escape. This looks like what crossovers should look like, and this is such a. . .

October 29, 2012

Putting the Fiat 500 through its paces

What does the Fiat 500 have in common with the Mini, BMW X5, Ferrari F430 and the McLaren MP4-12C? Same designer, that's what. Frank Stephenson, now with McLaren,. . .

October 26, 2012

2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe review notes

EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: The 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe is world class and can compete with other 500-plus horsepower sport coupes out there—especially when you . . .

October 25, 2012

2012 Jaguar XJL Portfolio review notes

EXECUTIVE EDITOR BOB GRITZINGER: What a darling of an automobile—with a pitch-perfect interior, and an exterior swathed in what seems like a half-acre of stylish. . .

October 24, 2012

2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Sedan review notes

ROAD TEST EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: A few years ago, Nissan made a big deal about offering the most affordable new car in America: a version of the last-generation Versa. . .

October 23, 2012

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster review notes

EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: After one of the more hectic Mondays shipping the magazine (something like 40 pages were shipped to the printer) it was terrific to walk out . . .

October 22, 2012

2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed drive review

What is it?The Bentley Continental GT Speed is the fastest production Bentley ever made, with a top speed of 205 mph. How fast was the second-fastest Bentley ever made?. . .

October 22, 2012

2012 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI review notes

ASSOCIATE EDITOR JAKE LINGEMAN: I have been a growing fan of Audi for years and I really liked the A5 coupe when it was released. The four rings have kept the hype going,. . .

October 19, 2012

2012 Buick Regal GS review notes

NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: The 2012 Regal GS is a strong, sporty execution for Buick that's sharply styled and fun to drive. The chassis is excellent. I like the styling . . .

October 18, 2012

Taking a spin on the Gibbs Quadski

At times it seems that there is a vast and well-coordinated conspiracy against fun. Come up with something bold, unique and thrilling, and bureaucrats and regulators. . .

October 18, 2012

Bench racing: Super SUV edition

If you're going bench racing, you may as well go all the way. That's why for this edition we're checking in on super SUVs with more than 500 hp. Price is no option and. . .

October 18, 2012

2012 Toyota Yaris SE 5-Door review notes

ASSOCIATE EDITOR DAVID ARNOUTS: The 2012 Toyota Yaris SE 5-Door didn't disappoint this weekend as it was full of in-town commuting and errands.It saw a mix of street and . . .

October 18, 2012

Airstream Eddie Bauer Trailer Review

The RV lifestyle can be alluring: a million miles of wide-open Interstate, stopping anywhere you feel like it, going anywhere you want, and always, for a reasonable. . .

October 17, 2012

2012 Hyundai Sonata hybrid review notes

EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: I know every carmaker on the planet, well, most of them at least, are investing millions or billions of dollars to develop hybrids. And they . . .

October 16, 2012

2013 McLaren 12C Spider drive review

What is it?The McLaren 12C Spider is a retractable hardtop version of the 12C coupe the British automaker introduced in 2011. McLaren Automotive managing director Antony . . .

October 15, 2012

Leno tests Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse

As much as Jay Leno likes the classic variety of automobiles, even he salivates at the thought of driving the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse. In the latest episode. . .

October 15, 2012

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 review notes

ASSOCIATE EDITOR JAKE LINGEMAN: I went on the launch of this 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK at the Tail of the Dragon in Tennessee. We drove V6-powered versions, all with. . .

October 15, 2012

2013 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited drive review

Like the Mini or the Porsche 911, the Jeep has a shape so familiar and so distinctive that it could never be mistaken for something else. It occupies a very distinct. . .

October 15, 2012

2013 Nissan Pathfinder drive review

What Is It? Nissan's fourth-generation Pathfinder shares its platform with the Maxima, Altima, Quest and JX. Of those, the Quest connection may be the most telling,. . .

October 12, 2012

2013 Ram 1500 drive review

The 2013 Ram 1500 still looks like a traditional full-size pickup truck, but the redesigned model has undergone a major makeover—with an eye toward fuel economy.To . . .

October 11, 2012

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T drive review

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport isn't a truck, by the strictest definition, but it's going to make a hot Korean brand even hotter.This third-generation Santa Fe is about . . .

October 11, 2012

2012 Nissan Cube 1.8 S Indigo Limited Edition review notes

NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: As far as shapes on wheels go, the Nissan Cube is diminutive and demonstrative, and from a glance—it clearly lives up to its name. The. . .

October 10, 2012

2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring review notes

EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: My first impression driving the 2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring is that you are getting a lot of sport/ute here for $40,000. This has the look . . .

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