Driving

A biweekly roundup of automotive news, good, bad and just plain weird.

Are you a reliable friend, or a fun friend? There’s often not too much of an overlap there – the guy who likes to wear a lampshade on his head at parties is likely going to forget to pick you up from the airport late at night.

If you want a midsize crossover SUV that challenges the best in the industry, have a look at the Ford Edge. It is surprisingly capable, even when compared against much more expensive models in the marketplace.

Most drivers come to a complete stop roughly never

Built on a foundation that delivers impressive capability, excellent longevity, and strong resale values, the Toyota 4Runner stays true to its reputation year after year.

A biweekly roundup of automotive news, good, bad and just plain weird: N.Y. tests ‘textalyzer’ to check phones Using a cellphone while driving is impaired driving. Flat out, no questions about it.

Did you ever notice that when you buy your kid something expensive, they’d rather just play with the box it came in? Boxes are fun not because they lack imagination, but because they require it. A box can be anything.

I have this friend Dave who loves DeLoreans. Always has ever since he was a kid. Never had a chance to be in one, even though he’s always around or underneath one classic car or another. I have this other friend Dave. Dave has a DeLorean.

2016 welcomes the third generation of Audi’s trendy looking, fun-loving coupe, the TT. When the TT was first introduced in 1998, it made headlines thanks to its cool design, unconventional interior, and outstanding performance.

2016 Toyota Tacoma