The latest news and headlines from around the global brake industry. This page lists all of the articles from our automotive test drives.
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GMC Sierra: Big, Comfortable and Capable
CHATHAM, Mass. – That’s BIG! First impressions are always significant and my initial response after…
Toyota Entry-Level Yaris Not a Stripper
CHATHAM, Mass. – The automotive world has evolved during the last several decades. No longer…
Lexus GX 460 Wraps Off Road Capability in Luxury
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2020 Lexus GX 460 is a rugged, off-road capable sport-utility vehicle…
Mercedes-Benz CLA Continues Redefining the Term Coupe
CHATHAM, Mass. – Characterizing a car as a coupe used to evoke a specific image:…
Honda Civic Hatch Provides Frugal Fun
CHATHAM, Mass. – The sharply creased refreshed 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring (a mouthful…
Lexus Puts Best Seller into Sporty Package
CHATHAM, Mass. – Mid-size sport utility vehicles (SUVs) are ubiquitous – no matter where you…
Toyota Highlander Hits a Crossover/SUV Sweet Spot
CHATHAM, Mass. – Want a sport utility (SUV)/crossover (CUV) to grace your driveway, but you…
Mazda 3 has a Presence at Rest and on the Move
CHATHAM, Mass. – After driving several large pickup trucks and SUVs I thought a week…
Honda Polishes the Pilot to a Gleaming Ebony
CHATHAM, Mass. – Imposing, almost menacing in its crystal black skin, the new for 2020…
Ford Ranger “Right-Size” Pickup
CHATHAM, MA – As America’s full-size pickups grow larger with each new generation, mid-size models…
Lincoln Corsair Offers Full Suite of Driver Assists in Luxurious Package
CHATHAM, Mass. – A few years ago, Ford considered terminating The Lincoln Motor Company, its…
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: Competent Small Crossover
CHATHAM, Mass. – The 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL 1.5T S-AWC has virtually all the…
Kia Niro EV a Premium Small SUV with an Electric Heart
CHATHAM, Mass. – The Kia Niro EV Premium is a terrific small, spacious crossover, but…
Mazda6 Packs Safety Features into Slick, Fun Sedan
CHATHAM, Mass. – The safety features and driver assists are so well integrated in the…
TBR Drive Suffers Break Down
CHATHAM, Mass. – TBR did not Drive this past week. We were scheduled for a…
Kia Redesigns the Soul, Its Versatile Box on Wheels
CHATHAM, Mass. – Whether you call it a subcompact, as Kia does in its material…
Lexus UX Blurs the Line Between Car and Crossover
CHATHAM, Mass. – Once upon a time I could easily tell a car from a…
TBR Drive Moves to Monday
The TBR Drive column is moving to Monday beginning Oct. 21. The next vehicle coming…
Lincoln Nautilus Black Label Defines SUV Luxury
CHATHAM, MASS. – Ward’s Automotive, a respected communications platform for the auto industry, chose the…
Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Makes a Big Statement
Chatham, Mass. – The Texas license plates elicited more stares than the sheer presence projected…
Rav4 XSE HV is Toyota’s Sportiest Compact SUV
2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Product Information_FINAL Chatham, Mass. – Gas/hybrid-electric powertrains have been synonymous with…
Ford Edge is Just Right CUV
Chatham, Mass. – Slotted between the three-row Explorer and compact Escape, the refreshed Ford Edge…
Lexus RC F Epitomizes the Modern GT
Chatham, Mass. – Three days of frustration on trying to figure out how to delete…
Hyundai Kona: A Cute Ute with Lots of Good Stuff
This driving assessment of the Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD continues The BRAKE Report’s look at…
Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD Solid Compact SUV
With this assessment of the redesigned 2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD, The BRAKE Report begins…
