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Car reviews and test drives of new vehicles by the editors of AutoGuide.com. Each new car review article by our in-house team of experts includes information on: standard features, trim levels, performance statistics, price (MSRP), fuel mileage (mpg), driving impressions and how it compares with the competition. Complete with industry leading video car reviews, also look for our definitive verdict on if you should buy this car.

2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid – Video

For 2014 the Pamamera receives a complete overhaul including a new plug-in S E-Hybrid model. With twice as much electric power compared to last year’s Panamera Hybrid, it can travel 22 emissions-free miles at speeds up to 83 mph. But is this still a proper Porsche?

2014 Kia Soul Review

2014 Kia Soul Review
Kia’s versatile and affordable Soul has been completely redesigned for the 2014 model year. Does this boxy hatchback still have the magic that made the original so successful or has the company watered it down?

2014 Lexus IS 300h Review

2014 Lexus IS 300h Review
Lexus says the European-market IS 300h offers driving fun with many more miles per gallon. Unfortunately, only half of that statement is true.

2013 smart electric drive Review

2013 smart electric drive Review
The smart car is arguably one of the automotive industry’s biggest letdowns. It’s a classic example of over promise and under deliver, with Daimler billing the tiny two-door as a fun and funky urban runabout, but instead selling the most miserable form of transportation this side of a rickshaw. But what about the newly available...

2014 Mitsubishi Mirage Review

2014 Mitsubishi Mirage Review
The Mirage is the sort of car we’re predisposed to dislike: Irritatingly slow, excruciatingly loud and unrewarding to drive. And yet we find ourselves regarding the Mirage with respect, if not quite affection. Why? Because it’s an unapologetic budget car that is cheap to buy, laden with value and ridiculously fuel efficient.

2014 BMW X5 Review

2014 BMW X5 Review
The X5 enters its third generation looking very similar, but making key refinements to its already successful driving manner, out-shining other competitors in the luxury crossover field.

2014 Mazda3 Review – Video

The Mazda3 has always been one of the best small cars on the market and it’s just been redesigned for the 2014 model year. Has the company made meaningful improvements to it or have they ruined a great thing?

2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Review – Video

Aston Martin turns to aerospace materials and builds a car that files. The Vanquish gives Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner a run for its money, both vehicles are constructed of carbon fiber and aluminum and they both can get airborne.

2013 Scion FR-S Review – Video

One of the most hyped vehicles in recent memory, the FR-S wowed just about anyone who drove it when it arrived a year ago. But now, the honeymoon is over and it’s time to revisit this baby sports car and see if it still lives up that first drive.