Category Test Drive

Test Drive: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited

Test Drive: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited

CHATHAM, Mass. – Hyundai decided to leave a good thing as is by carrying over unchanged the 2024 Ioniq 6 electric vehicle (EV) sedan from its multi-award-winning – including World Car of the Year, World Design of the Year and World Electric…

Test Drive: 2023 Toyota bZ4X

Test Drive: 2023 Toyota bZ4X

CHATHAM, Mass. – Toyota, which brought electrification to American motorists at the turn of the century with its hybrid-electric Prius sedan; added numerous other hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and hydrogen-electric vehicles until its sales today are 25 percent electrified; has…

Test Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Limited

Test Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Limited

At the turn of the (present) century Toyota brought something unique to the American market – the world’s first production hybrid passenger vehicle, the Prius. The company now sells 10 different hybrid models (HEV), two plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and one…

Test Drive: Volvo S60 Recharge

Test Drive: Volvo S60 Recharge

CHATHAM, Mass. – Tell someone at your high school reunion you drive a Volvo sedan, and they will think you and your car are safe, solid, uninspiring – all the personality of Birkenstock sandals. Drive up in a 2023 Volvo S60…

Test Drive: Mercedes EQE 500 4MATIC

Test Drive: Mercedes EQE 500 4MATIC

CHATHAM, Mass. – The first vehicle I ever reviewed was a Mercedes-Benz, and like that E-Class sedan years ago, the new battery-electric (BEV) EQE 500 4MATIC SUV I recently sampled performed beyond my expectations. Like previous versions of the world’s oldest automaker,…

Test Drive: 2022 Tesla Model 3

Test Drive: 2022 Tesla Model 3

During a recent trip in Chatham, Mass., I had the privilege of driving the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor AWD, thanks to a generous friend. Traversing the Mid and Outer Cape Cod, the journey was nothing short of impressive.…

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6

Test Drive: 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6

CHATHAM, Mass. – The look is entirely unique but the swift, quiet, smooth driving experience says the four-door sedan maneuvering smoothly through the twisting bay-side roads of Wellfleet, Mass. is the latest offering from the growing family of Hyundai electric…

Test Drive:  2023 Nissan Ariya Platinum+ e-4ORCE

Test Drive: 2023 Nissan Ariya Platinum+ e-4ORCE

CHATHAM, Mass. – A decade after Nissan pioneered battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in the United States with its small four-door Leaf it has introduced the Ariya, an all-new, ground-up electric vehicle, into the rapidly expanding, competitive U.S. electric-vehicle market. The Ariya…

Test Drive: Kia EV6 GT AWD

Test Drive: Kia EV6 GT AWD

PALO ALTO, Calif. – Outside — big, wide Z-rated tires mounted on open 21-inch rims revealing fluorescent lime green calipers and massive ventilated brake discs. Runway red paint. Inside — wide-bolstered, manually adjustable seats. The new Kia EV6 GT AWD looks like…

Test Drive: 2023 Electrified GV70 Prestige

Test Drive: 2023 Electrified GV70 Prestige

CHATHAM, Mass. – The electrification of Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury/premier Genesis brand has included ground-up battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) like the GV60 and redesigned electrified versions of its successful models, like the 2023 Electrified GV70 Prestige I had the pleasure to test recently.…

Test Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige

Test Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige

CHATHAM, Mass. – Now in its fourth decade, the Sportage remains a stalwart of the ever-expanding line of Kia sport-utility (SUV) and crossover-utility (CUV) vehicles. Once one of the smallest of the compact SUVs, the fifth-generation Sportage upon its introduction…

Test Drive: 2023 Genesis Electrified G80

Test Drive: 2023 Genesis Electrified G80

The first time I drove the Genesis Electrified G80 during last autumn’s International Motor Press Association Test Day (#IMPATESTDAY), I was blown away by the four-door sedan’s silky-smooth performance characteristics and luxurious comfort. A week in February with the 2023 Genesis…

EVs, PHEVs Star at NEMPA Program

Test Drive: EVs, PHEVs Star at NEMPA Program

MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Motor Press Association (#NEMPA) recently held its annual Winter Car of the Year program which brought approximately 25 journalist members to Middleborough, Mass., to drive contenders and vote on their choices for the best…

Ford F-150 Lightning

Test Drive: 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning

CHATHAM, Mass. – The sophomore year of the Ford F-150 Lightning continues proving electrification does not diminish the utility and capability, not to mention the comfort and amenities, of the iconic full-size pickup truck. We drove a top-of-the-range 2022 Ford…

Test Drive - 2023 Toyota Sienna Platinum AWD

Test Drive: 2023 Toyota Sienna Platinum AWD

CHATHAM, Mass. – Once upon a time, the original Toyota Sienna was the ugly duckling of minivans. Now in its 25th year, it has evolved into a beautiful all-wheel-drive, hybrid-only, thoroughly modern swan amongst automotive people movers. We spent a…

2023 Kona EV

Test Drive: 2023 KONA Electric

CHATHAM, Mass. – We loved the redesigned 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited, so our continued appreciation of the modern design, quick charging, solid range, comprehensive equipment list, and reasonable price for the 2023 carry-over version is no surprise. There was…

Genesis GV60

Test Drive: 2023 Genesis GV60

CHATHAM, Mass. – Let us pick two nits and get them out of the way: the electric 2023 Genesis GV60 Performance crossover (CUV) is missing two features that are surprising for such a thoroughly equipped premium vehicle. After a week…

2022 Tucson Limited PHEV

Test Drive: 2022 Tucson Limited PHEV AWD

CHATHAM, Mass. – Hyundai offers the American sport-utility (SUV) buyer one of the most extensive array of choices from subcompact to three-row models. The anchor of its compact offerings, the Tucson, was completely redesigned for the 2022 model year and…

XC60 Recharge T8

Test Drive: 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge

CHATHAM, Mass. – Volvo built its reputation in the U.S. market on safety, but with vehicles like the 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Inscription Extended Range plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) compact sport utility vehicle, the Swedish brand should be known…