Category: First Drives

Sampling the Taco Supreme: First Drive of the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) recently held its 2016 Texas Truck Rodeo. Various crossover, SUV, and truck manufacturers brought metal and manpower to the Longhorn River Ranch in the city of Dripping Springs in hopes of bringing home trophies in more than a dozen categories.

  Comments | By - October 26, 2016

Why the 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo is Better Than a Mustang Shelby GT350R

The title may look like clickbait, but it’s true. The 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo is a testament to the power of “slow car fast”.

  Comments | By - October 12, 2016

We’re Driving the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Next Week. Have Any Questions About It?

CarBlog is going out to the picturesque Longhorn River Ranch in Dripping Springs, Texas early next week for the Texas Auto Writers Association’s 2016 Texas Truck Rodeo. Toyota will be there with a variety of entries, including the 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro.

  Comments | By - October 7, 2016

First Drive: 2017 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400

The all-new 2017 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 is striking, but does this sport coupe have enough performance to back up its class-leading looks?

  Comments | By - October 3, 2016

How the 2017 Infiniti QX30 Makes Practicality Exciting

The 2017 Infiniti QX30 is a luxury compact crossover that’s an honor-roll student in terms of A-to-B transportation. That may seem boring, but trust us: it’s not, and here’s why.

  Comments | By - July 26, 2016

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Demonstrates How World-Class Equals Patriotic

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 is an example of how we Americans are finally coming into our own with building performance cars so good, the rest of the world has no choice but to respect us. For that reason, this Shelby is the most patriotic Mustang ever built.

  Comments | By - July 8, 2016

CarBlog Tire Review: BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport

BFGoodrich has a new tire out: it’s called the Advantage T/A Sport; “A tire with a mission for daily fun,” as it’s being marketed. But if it’s targeted to the Accord- and Camry-driving masses, how can it really be fun? We had to find out with a day of tire slaying.

  Comments | By - May 17, 2016