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In the continuing quest to unseat Toyota Prius as King of the Hybrids, Ford ventures into the fray with…]]> In the continuing quest to unseat Toyota Prius as King of the Hybrids, Ford ventures into the fray with the intriguing C-Max. And by blending the space and feel of a SUV crossover with stellar gas… 2013-03-29T19:13:00-0400 1925605 http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/driven-charger-srt8-muscle-car-flashback/ 1125899
Driving a car like the Dodge Charger SRT8 is so frustrating. All that gurgling American muscle at your…]]> Driving a car like the Dodge Charger SRT8 is so frustrating. All that gurgling American muscle at your fingertips, and you’re stuck in stop-and-go traffic. Or watching the cop in your rearview.… 2013-02-27T19:53:00-0500 1925605 http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/driven-acuras-toned-down-ilx/ 1124703
Acura introduced the ILX for the 2013 model year hoping to capture buyers who wanted in on the brand’s…]]> Acura introduced the ILX for the 2013 model year hoping to capture buyers who wanted in on the brand’s distinctive style and tech-heavy performance, but without the hefty price tag. While an… 2013-01-24T15:25:00-0500 1925605 http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/driven-lexus-hybrid-boosts-drivability-along-with-mpgs/ 1123373
The trouble with hybrids is that they can be a bit like health food. You know it’s good for you,…]]> The trouble with hybrids is that they can be a bit like health food. You know it’s good for you, but it can be so boring. Thankfully, the Lexus CT 200h manages to avoid this trap, offering a driving… 2012-11-30T18:40:00-0500 1925605 http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/driven-prius-c-is-high-mileage-fun/ 1120099
In theory, the Pruis C makes a lot of sense. After all, if you’re concerned about fuel economy,…]]> In theory, the Pruis C makes a lot of sense. After all, if you’re concerned about fuel economy, what sense does it make to have a hybrid engine lugging around a sedan as large as the Pruis? And why… 2012-09-28T16:16:00-0400 1925605 http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/driven-mazdas-compact-cx-5/ 1115095
The Mazda CX-5 has a tough job ahead of it. This newcomer, replacing the forgettable CX-7 and…]]> The Mazda CX-5 has a tough job ahead of it. This newcomer, replacing the forgettable CX-7 and the outdated Tribute lines, has to fight for attention in the very crowded small-SUV market, home… 2012-08-01T16:13:00-0400 1925605 http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/driven-ford-dials-in-the-focus/ 1112731
Drive down the street in the new 2012 Ford Focus and you will be surprising by the number of heads turning…]]> Drive down the street in the new 2012 Ford Focus and you will be surprising by the number of heads turning to catch a glimpse of the redesigned hatchback. Since its introduction as a European-style… 2012-07-06T09:51:00-0400 1925605 http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/driven-audi-sharpens-tts-roadster/ 1108305
The Audi TT has always been more a work of art than a sports car. Though the head-turning German…]]> The Audi TT has always been more a work of art than a sports car. Though the head-turning German auto has always been quick and fun to drive, its art-deco curves and high-concept looks rightfully… 2012-05-17T01:10:00-0400 1925605 http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/driven-kia-adds-style-to-economy/ 1102915
(Editor’s note: Joe Golfen is the latest member of the Autos team on SPEED.com, sharing his insight…]]> (Editor’s note: Joe Golfen is the latest member of the Autos team on SPEED.com, sharing his insight and knowledge of today’s vehicles, mainly those that target youthful drivers.  Joe is… 2012-03-18T21:34:00-0400