Off-Road Looks, On-Road Agility
Since its rebirth in 1998, the Volkswagen Beetle has been the subject of a key question for those possessing a Y chromosome: Are you man enough to drive one? Its Hello Kitty styling is a bit emasculating. This is no small thing. While the Beetle was originally created under the auspices of the Nazi party and engineered by Ferdinand Porsche, its popularity in the 1960s came about — improbably enough for a product created by...
Nice Interior, Not Much ‘Zoom’
The 2016 Mazda CX-3 (I give it three out of four stars) aims to add some sporty appeal to the growing class of subcompact crossover SUVs. The CX-3 competes with small SUVs like the Buick Encore, Chevrolet Trax, Fiat 500X, Honda HR-V, Jeep Renegade, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and Nissan Juke. Its sleek looks suggest an enthusiastic driving experience the drivetrain doesn’t entirely deliver, but the top-of-the-line Grand Touring model...
Honda Civic Tops Compact Class
Everyone has a Honda Civic story. Since its arrival on U.S. shores in 1973, it has slowly established itself as a cultural touchstone, the car that everyone turns to the way those who came of age during the Age of Aquarius turned to the Volkswagen Beetle. OK, maybe the Civic never became a movie star like the Beetle did, and it never could claim to possess an iconic shape. Instead, it was a cultural shape-shifter, one that changed...
The Basics: 2016 Honda Accord EX-L V-6
Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 Horsepower: 278 Torque: 252 pound feet Wheelbase: 109.3 inches Length: 192.5 inches Cargo volume: 15.5 cubic feet Curb weight: 3,543 pounds EPA rating (city/highway): 21/34 Fuel type: Regular unleaded NHSTA safety rating: Not rated Price: $30,645
Airlines May Shrink Carry-Ons
New York — Millions of fliers might soon want to buy new carry-on suitcases. In an effort to free up space in packed overhead bins, global airlines announced Tuesday a new guideline that recommends shrinking carry-on bags. The guideline, which is not binding, means that many existing bags currently in compliance with airline rules would not be given preferential treatment in the boarding process. While details of how the guideline...
