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Earlier this year Audi released the 2015 Audi A3 TDI, which is a compact entry level sedan that was previously only offered as a five-door hatchback in the U.S. The A3 TDI is powered by a 150 horsepower 2.0L four-cylinder...

Now, maybe we just love our small and nimble cars, but the engine of the Ford Fiesta really feels like the company could do something with it, like pump it up and put it in a sports car, if it added a little juice...

How does it work? You gas up via separate tanks. The gas tank and cap are where you would find them on a traditional gas vehicle, but instead that steel case in the front of the pickup bed where the tools normally go, there...

The Versa handled the back roads smoothly, and what struck us most was how well-made the little car felt. The steering wheel has the feel of a much more expensive car, and the vehicle comes with navigation, push start button,...

When BMW first approached me about test-driving their brand new clean diesel wagon, the 328D, my first response was “huh?” My only experience with diesel up until this point was getting stuck behind black-smoke-belching...

When BMW first approached me about test-driving their brand new clean diesel sedan, the 328D, my first response was “huh?” My only experience with diesel up until this point was getting stuck behind black-smoke-belching...

In this case, it's all about usage. The Highlander Hybrid is the kind of vehicle you might buy for a family that needs to haul gear but still wants to go green. That's suburb territory, generally. And Toyota found the sweet...

The GS450h is an average-size sedan, but it is low and wide. This gives it an aggressive and sporty look from the outside from all but a few angles, but made it feel a bit boat-like from the inside. Maybe the broad dash,...

We wanted to know how the new Accord could stand up to competitors that are now much more advanced in their own efficiencies. And beyond its threat to put us to sleep at the wheel for sheer boredom, the Accord stood up fairly...

We don't need much of an excuse to test drive any electric car, but we're loving a lot about this, from the fact that the SF Toyota dealership is a remodeled 1800s horse barn that retains 100 percent of the original structure,...

How did it go? We were pleasantly surprised, overall. We have to throw in our vote with CR on the mileage issue, but that's not so unusual with hybrids driven in real-world conditions. The Fusion Hybrid easily achieved high...

Read the rest of TEST DRIVE: Over the River and Through the Woods with the Ford CMAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: CMAX Energi, ford, Ford CMAX Energi, green car, green transportation,...

Read the rest of TEST DRIVE: How Does the Ford Focus Electric Handle High Speeds and Long Distances? Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: electric car, focus electric, ford, ford focus, ford focus electric,...

Read the rest of TEST DRIVE: The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is Our New Favorite Green Sedan Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: green car, green transportation, hybrid car, HYUNDAI, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid,...

Read the rest of TEST DRIVE: We Take the Tiny Prius c Out for a Picnic Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: eco-friendly car, green car, green transportation, Laura Cowan, Laura K. Cowan, prius, Prius...