2018 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 AWD

The Q50 is the small luxury sedan from Nissan’s upscale brand. It’s sporty but not a sports car, and comfortable but not super luxurious.   Infiniti first introduced the Q50 sedan for the 2014 model year and it’s already been updated several times. For 2018 it gets some exterior and interior styling tweaks and the…

2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Premium

The Crosstrek is the smallest vehicle in the Subaru line-up and gets redesigned for the 2018 model year. Many of the shortcomings in the previous model have now been fixed making the Crosstrek a versatile option for those who want a reasonably priced wagon that can go off-road.   Technically the Crosstrek is a subcompact…

2017 Kia Optima Hybrid EX

The Optima is Kia’s midsize sedan. It’s available with a traditional gas-powered engine and also as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid. No matter what power train you choose, the Optima gives you a big bang for the buck and should be on your list to test drive if you’re looking for a midsize sedan.  …

2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport

The Subaru Impreza gets a makeover for the 2017 model year. It’s the cheapest car available in the U.S. with standard all-wheel-drive, and also delivers a spacious interior and many features for the money.   The five-passenger Impreza is available as a sedan or hatchback in 2.0i, 2.0i Premium, 2.0i Sport and 2.0i Limited trims.…

2018 BMW 530e xDrive iPerformance

The BMW 530e is a plug-in hybrid, the first for the 5 Series, and the most fuel efficient BMW ever introduced. You can drive up to 31 miles with the electric engine; after that, the gas engine kicks in. Total range is 404 miles.   The 530e is available with rear-wheel-drive or BMW’s all-wheel-drive system,…

2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium

  The 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf has only been around for a couple of years but already gets refreshed for the 2017 model year. The most noticeable improvements are a 50-percent jump in range, increasing from 83 to 125 miles, and more power.   The e-Golf comes in three trims: SE, Limited Edition and SEL Premium.…

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Limited

The Hyundai Ioniq is available as a hybrid, electric and plug-in hybrid. The Korean automaker says it’s the first time any automaker has offered one model with three electrified low-and-zero-emission powertrain choices. Hyundai has made electric and plug-in hybrid versions of other models before, but the Ioniq is only available as an EV or hybrid,…

2018 Acura TLX AWD A-Spec

The Acura TLX is not the best luxury midsize sedan out there but it does give you a lot of bang for your buck. For 2018, the TLX gets refreshed with a more aggressive exterior and an upgraded infotainment system.   The five-passenger TLX is available in six trims: 2.4L, 2.4L with Technology Package, 3.5L,…