Jason Kavanagh
Senior Vehicle Test Engineer
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Save Money and Stop Buying Premium Gasoline
Mar 29, 2022
Yes, you can skip premium to save money, provided it's "recommended" for your vehicle and not "required." This story helps you understand the fuel requirements for your current car — or the one you're shopping for.
By Jason Kavanagh
2018 Acura TLX Review
Apr 23, 2020
Acura introduced the TLX in 2015 to replace its TSX and TL sedans, aiming to combine the appeal of both of those cars with a single model. Since then, we've found the TLX exhibits an agreeable demeanor.
By Jason Kavanagh
2017 Toyota Mirai Review
Apr 22, 2020
If all you knew about the 2017 Toyota Mirai is that it's propelled by an electric motor and stores its electrical energy in a battery, you'd be excused for thinking it is a conventional EV. Yet the Mirai has no electrical charging port with which to receive a charging cord.
By Jason Kavanagh
2017 Lexus RC F Review
Apr 21, 2020
The distinctively styled Lexus RC F doesn't have it easy. Its German competitors were strong when it debuted in 2015, and they haven't relented in the meantime.
By Jason Kavanagh
2018 Ford Mustang Review
Apr 17, 2020
If you've been away from the pony car segment for a while, prepare yourself for a shock: The modern Mustang is refined, rapid and rewarding. This generation's road manners took a big leap forward when the entire 2015 Mustang lineup received — for the first time in 50 years — an independent rear suspension.
By Jason Kavanagh
2019 Lincoln Continental Review
Apr 17, 2020
If ever there was an evocative American luxury automaker nameplate, the Lincoln Continental is it. It's been around since the late 1930s, with some breaks in production along the way.
By Jason Kavanagh
2018 Audi A3 Review
Apr 16, 2020
The latest-generation A3 debuted in 2015 and marked a departure from the generation it replaced, eschewing the hatchback body style for sedan and convertible body styles. It then received a modest face-lift in 2017.
By Jason Kavanagh
2019 Audi A3 Review
Apr 16, 2020
The Audi A3 has consistently been the most well-rounded model in the entry-level luxury-car segment. That's down to its appealing blend of style, performance and creature comforts that, until recently, was tough to beat.
By Jason Kavanagh
2018 BMW i3 Review
Apr 15, 2020
The BMW i3 is probably one of the most innovative cars on the road today. That's true even though it's currently in its fifth model year.
By Jason Kavanagh
2019 Subaru BRZ Review
Apr 15, 2020
When it was introduced in 2013, the Subaru BRZ was like a cool, refreshing drink of water in an arid wasteland. At the time, there were few sporting vehicles that weighed less than 3,000 pounds and drove their rear wheels.
By Jason Kavanagh
