With 201 horsepower, a standard six-speed manual, and a $25,095 base price, Hyundai's new Elantra N Line is a compelling sport-compact player. We suspect Hyundai's product planning department went through a few cases of the good stuff when Honda announced that the Civic Si would not return for the 2021 model year. The car Hyundai had benchmarked when creating the…
Friday, 04 December 2020 06:22

Audi Q3 Review

The Audi Q3 is an upmarket compact SUV that delivers owners loads of high-tech features and lots of cabin space. It’s not that enjoyable to drive, however The Audi Q3 is a spacious and stylish family SUV with a great interior and lots of hi-tech features. It’s an alternative to the BMW X1 and Volvo XC40 and sits between the…
Thursday, 03 December 2020 05:36

2020 Kia Forte GT Review: Basically Fun

The verdict: Compact cars are often purchased as basic transit, and the 2020 Kia Forte answers that call, but if you splurge for a GT trim you’ll get a bit of inexpensive fun without sacrificing everyday drivability. Versus the competition: Some compact sedans offer versions with sporty appearance packages that fail to deliver on the fun mechanics, but the Forte…
► 400bhp, 100mpg, 0-62 in 5.8seconds► Swedish seven seater► Frugal and fast - but not at the same time Back when Elon Musk was merely known for crashing his McLaren F1 and Jeff Bezos was a bookseller, Volvos were safe and sturdy cars made for ferrying around your offspring. Fast forward to today and the brand has evolved into a…
In March, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the 2021 E-Class All-Terrain Wagon complete with a handful of updates and confirmed that it is coming to the United States. The high-riding version of the E-Class Wagon follows the same recipe of rivals like the Audi A6 Allroad and Volvo V90 Cross Country with features including an increased ride height and black body cladding. The…
Porsche's entry-level 911 doesn't have a big horsepower number, but it has the performance goods to justify its price. 12/1/20 UPDATE: This review has been updated with test results for a 911 Carrera equipped with the automatic. This is very likely the least expensive new Porsche 911 you'll ever lay eyes on. At $106,290, it has a mere $7540 in…
Tuesday, 01 December 2020 05:25

Ford Fiesta ST hatchback review

"Fast and fun yet practical and economical, the latest Ford Fiesta ST is as great a hot hatch as ever"If you’re in the market for a small hot hatchback you’d be forgiven for being a little overwhelmed. A worthy shortlist of talented candidates includes the Peugeot 208 GTi, Suzuki Swift Sport, Volkswagen Polo GTI and MINI Cooper S – but…
Monday, 30 November 2020 17:12

New Toyota Mirai prototype review

We get behind the wheel of a prototype version of the second-generation Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car VerdictDisregarding the fuel cells beneath its bonnet, the Mirai is up there with ‘normal’ luxury saloons for the suave way it goes down the road. More than that, it’s a fantastic showcase for Toyota’s increasingly efficient and affordable hydrogen tech. Sadly it’s…

The latest news from the world of the auto industry

The company Tesla has announced a big reduction in the prices of its vehicles in China and Germany, not long after it did so in the United States of America. The latest price cut ...