Test Drives: 2013 Audi Allroad

The iconic offroad wagon returns to the US after a five year hiatus

This fall Audi‘s iconic Allroad wagon will return to the US as a completely reinvented model that’s respectful of its heritage. I had the opportunity to spend a couple days with the Allroad last week in Colorado and was impressed by the marriage of classic styling and modern features in a wagon that’s fun, functional and luxurious. The contrast-colored fender flares that defined the original …

Test Drive: Subaru Outback with EyeSight

Windshield-mounted cameras deliver adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking and lane departure warning

Last week I was invited to the Outer Banks of North Carolina to spend some quality time with the Subaru family. Beyond getting to know the small, fun and passionate team behind the cult manufacturer’s US presence, it was also a chance to put the 2013 Outback through some rigorous testing. Proving the all wheel drive wagon could tackle sand dunes was fun, but what …

A45 AMG

The new all wheel drive compact from Mercedes-Benz with precision performance

Announced today and spotted outside Stuttgart, the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG marks several new achievements for the performance brand. Following up on the recently launched A-Class, the elegant new compact features all wheel drive, an efficient 2.0-litre engine and marks the first time the precision performance of AMG has been offered in a compact car in its 45-year history. This firm step for Mercedes-Benz introduces the …