Cars21 posts

Race car out of the box? Porsche 718 GT4 has an answer for you

The looks. The feels. The sounds. You know it’s a Porsche, and the GT4 badge gives you a quick glimpse into what to expect next… Or does it? Today we’re taking a quick look at the Porsche 718 GT4 and that brilliant (and now almost extinct) 4-liter flat-six engine. Can you get a race car […]

Dennis Bindarau

09/09/2024

VIDEO: Five things you should never do with electric cars

As electric cars gain more and more popularity worldwide, we’ve decided to release a new video dedicated to five things you would never do with your electric vehicle, especially if you’re on the budget. This particular episode was filmed in Illinois, so if you live in another state (i.e. California), your feedback might be different. […]

Dennis Bindarau

05/18/2021

Toyota 86 Hakone Edition: best driver’s car, take number two?

Full model name: Toyota 86 Hakone Edition Final assembly point: OTA, Gunma, Japan Fuel economy: 24 mpg city / 32 mpg hwy / 27 mpg combined Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder Boxer DOHC 16V Power: 200 hp & 151 lb-ft Price as tested: $31,545 Toyota 86 is another dive back into the sports car segment for Toyota. […]

Dennis Bindarau

01/02/2021

Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: a budget alternative to Porsche

Full model name: Atlas Cross Sport V6 SE w/Technology R-Line® Final assembly point: Chattanooga, TN, USA Fuel economy: 16 mpg city / 22 mpg hwy / 19 mpg combined Engine: 3.6L 24-valve DOHC narrow-angle V6 w/FSI® direct fuel injection Power: 276 hp & 266 lb-ft Price as tested: $43,260 The looks When it comes to […]

Dennis Bindarau

12/26/2020

Toyota Prius: still ahead of the game, under minor conditions

Full model name: Toyota Prius Limited HV Final assembly point: Toyota, Aichi, Japan Fuel economy (manufacturer’s data): 54 mpg city / 50 mpg hwy / 52 mpg combined Fuel economy (our data): 58 mpg city / 53 mpg hwy / 53.4 mpg combined Engine: 1.8L DOHC 16V 4-Cylinder Power: 121 hp & 105 lb-ft Price […]

Dennis Bindarau

12/19/2020

The new Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro: an off-road monster?

The Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro has a slogan. Play harder. I guess after taking it off-road and trying to drive it as fast as I dared on bumpy trails, I get what they mean by it. Some trucks got bigger tires and sometimes you can be disappointed after taking them off-road. On the contrary, the […]

Dennis Bindarau

12/06/2020

2020 Mazda3 Hatchback: no excuse for boredom

Every time we do a review, I should follow the protocol and get myself shaved, dressed, and drink a cup of coffee to bring my energy to you. But today was different. This 2020 Mazda3 Hatchback looks so good that I thought nobody would even notice me not following the protocol. The secret ingredients The […]

Dennis Bindarau

09/26/2020

2020 Mazda3 Hatchback POV Review

Trim level: PremiumPrice as tested: $32,065Engine: 2.5L Fuel economy: 24 mpg city / 32 mpg highway / 27 mpg combinedHorsepower: 186 hpSeating: 5 Final assembly plant: Hiroshima, Japan 2020 Mazda3 Hatchback boasts beauty and performance inside and out. On top of that, we’ve also got it in the best Mazda color — Soul Red Crystal Metallic. Mazda3 Hatchback is probably one of […]

Dennis Bindarau

08/23/2020

2020 Ford Expedition: Swiss Army knife for your everyday life?

Trim level: PlatinumPrice as tested: $75,925Engine: 3.5L EcoBoostFuel economy: 17 mpg city / 23 mpg highway / 19 mpg combinedOur average MPG after driving 450 miles in one week: 17.7 MPGHorsepower: 375 hpSeating: 7 passengersFinal assembly plant: Kentucky, USA When you need towing capacity of a larger pickup truck and functionality of a 7-8-seater minivan, […]

Dennis Bindarau

08/22/2020

2020 Volkswagen Golf: plain but still awesome?

Back in 1974, Volkswagen decided to show the world a long-term replacement for the Beetle. They named this newborn Golf. After 46 years, this long-term replacement finally happened, and 2020 was the last production year of the Beetle, but the 2020 Volkswagen Golf is here, and we’re driving it today. What does the Golf mean […]

Dennis Bindarau

08/19/2020