Between the Axles

Hyundai

Hyundai Sonata (LF, 2014, seventh generation, KDM) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The seventh generation Hyundai Sonata is much more conservative than the breakout sixth-gen model. Available only with I4 gas, hybrid, and diesel engines.

Audi

Audi A5 cabriolet (2017, second generation) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The second generation Audi A5 cabriolet is longer, wider, and curvier than the first generation model. It’s also lighter, faster, and more fuel efficient.

Audi

Audi S5 cabriolet (2017, second generation) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The second generation Audi S5 convertible is longer, wider, and more curvy. It has a 3-liter turbo V6 with 264kW (354hp), and a 0-100km/h time of 5.2s.

Toyota

2017 Toyota Highlander: Much cheaper hybrid options, new SE sports trim

by Joshua Thompson

Starting at US$30,630, the 2017 Toyota Highlander has slightly higher prices on gas models, but Hybrid prices drop, and is now available on the LE and XLE.

Honda

Honda Accord Euro (CU1, CU2, 2011 facelift, Australia) photos

by BTA Staff

The second generation Honda Accord Euro was significantly bigger than the first-gen model, and was once again sold in the US as the Acura TSX.

Ford

Ford Ranger V8 for 2014 Dakar Rally (T6, International) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The T6 Ford Ranger is brilliant, but not sold in the US. For the 2014 Dakar Rally, it gained a 5-liter V8 with 260kW (350hp) and 600Nm (413 lb-ft).

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan (2014, W205, fourth generation) photos

by Joshua Thompson

The W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class looks like a W222 S-Class that’s been shrunk in the wash. The interior is a huge step forward over the old W204 model.

Nissan

2017 Nissan Tsuru vs Versa crash video shows 26 years of safety advances

by Joshua Thompson

The IHS (institute for Highway Safety) pitted America’s cheapest Nissan (the Versa) against Mexico’s (the Tsuru), and the crash test video is shocking.

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