When people ask us about getting a “First car”, “cheap car”, “reliable car”, “kids car”, it’s amazing how often we include the Honda Civic on our list of recommendations.  The Civic is a benchmark car and offered in every permutation from Hybrid family commuter to this sporty version, the SI.  Competition has increased around the [...]

Say hello to the car for those with multiple personalities. If you like a coupe for styling but hate having passengers crawl into the back seat, then the Veloster is for you. This is an automotive answer to an un-asked question, but we love it when any automaker makes something truly unique. Hyundai has gone [...]

Even those who don’t know cars know Porsche. But while most think of the 911, Cayenne, or Boxster, the Cayman is often overlooked. Paul and Todd get some time in an affordable Cayman S to see if this might be the best example yet of buying smart. Paul worships all things Porsche. Todd does not. [...]

Few cars have been as over-hyped as the Volt. It offered a new drivetrain idea. It claimed an amazing (and erroneous) 230mpg. It stirred a backlash of belief that the whole thing was just GM vaporware. But here it is, and we’re taking it out to find the car behind the claims. A blast down [...]

Even though it began as an upstart re-working of the classic British roadsters, Mazda’s MX-5/Miata is now a classic as well. After more than twenty years on the market, the car has gone through three major generations (NA, NB, NC) while maintaining its light weight and involving nature. The guys climb into the latest generation [...]

Every now and then a car comes along which defies categorizing. The Nissan GTR is one of these cars. Too inexpensive and attainable to be a super-exotic, but far too high-performance to be a car for the masses. And yet, here it is. More to the point, here we are with the keys in hand [...]

We love a good fast hatchback. These little cars set out to be all things to all people, with speed and genuine usable space. The VW GTI started the trend in the seventies, and nearly every brand has tried one since. For years Europe has loved them, and finally the U.S. market is starting to [...]

Hyundai has long been the butt of jokes in the US car market. Their cars were known to be cheap in both price and feel. But change is upon us. Beginning with their aptly named “Genesis” platform, Hyundai has put their Japanese rivals on notice. The Sedan targets the best of Lexus, and this coupe [...]

In Toyota’s quest for world-domination, the Lexus brand has become a huge badge and reputation for quiet and luxurious transportation. Yet, the IS series also strives to be a car for enthusiasts. Of course, that means competing in the crowded sports sedan segment. But the IS didn’t offer a convertible version until recently. And it [...]

The original Taurus SHO was introduced 20 years ago. It was a well known and affordable sleeper in the mid-sized sedan market. Now it’s back, with more power and All-Wheel Drive. And it even gets decent gas-mileage. Paul and Todd take out the SHO to see if this version can hold up the name and [...]