Lexus
We have a total of nine minutes in the Lexus's new 2020 RC F Track Edition. Nine. It's not much, we'll admit. And it's certainly not enough to level a final verdict on this special model, only 50 of which will come to the United States. But it's enough to say with certainty that chief engineer Yuuichi Tsurumoto, a man with a plan, hit his target with the low-volume coupe. He wanted a car that could be controlled with...
Kia
Automotive progress from one model generation to next comes in small increments. When was the last time a mainstream car's replacement brought almost 40 percent more torque, almost 85 percent more power, and a whole new level of range? It doesn't happen. Unless you are talking about the adorable Kia Soul EV, one of the most popular electric cars on the market.
The Kia Soul has always been a quirky, wagonish crossover with...
The Acura ILX seems to finally be coming into its own late in its life cycle—at least looks-wise. An update for 2019 brings fresh new styling that's attractive and sporty, although the car's mechanicals aren't changed at all to match the athletic design. Some new tech features join the menu as well, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Acura's diamond pentagon grille headlines the visual updates; the ILX is the last model in the lineup...
Instrumented Test
Every once in a while, a mainstream automaker turns out an unexpected
sleeper, an under-the-radar vehicle with the power to dispatch flashier
rides pulling away from a stoplight. Sleepers come in many forms, but
few offer better cover than compact crossovers. The 2006–2012 Toyota RAV4 with the optional 268-hp V-6 engine
was a good example, as were the stick-shift, turbocharged Subaru
Forester...
The Audi A6 was facelifted for 2016, but it’s barely any different from the A6 of 2015 and the years prior. That, however, is a very good thing, since we’ve long ranked it at or near the top of its segment. Audi’s mid-sizer started winning comparison tests in 2009. Since then, A6s have been victorious three more times. We’ve been suckers for the cars’ smooth powertrains, responsive handling, intuitive interfaces,...
