AutoGuide Now For the Week of February 16
As usual, we’re testing new cars this week. But unlike most weeks, the roster includes an ultra luxurious sedan from Bentley. Oh, and there’s also a family friendly crossover and a fuel efficient compact. Read all about it on AutoGuide Now.
2015 Volkswagen Jetta TDI – Mike Schlee, Road Test Editor: “Sometimes I come up with story ideas that sound great, until I begin to work out the logistics. Not learning a thing from Managing Editor Luke Vandezande’s Epic Jetta drive, I will be testing how far I can drive on a single tank of diesel in a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta TDI on Tuesday. In all, 11-12 hours of driving should be ahead of me as I test this car’s limits.”
2015 MINI Countryman: ““This week we’re putting our general car reviewer in the most practical version of all the MINIs, the Countryman. Will Amanda warm up to the MINI’s usability and charm? Or will it fail to make a big impression on her?”
2015 Bentley Flying Spur – Craig Cole, Associate Editor: “What is luxury? That’s a tough question to answer but this week I aim to find out. You see, I’m evaluating the top-shelf Bentley Flying Spur, a luxury sedan for high-rollers, celebrities and professional athletes, definitely NOT Midwesterners that write for a living. With a sticker price north of 250 grand I suspect I’ll be nicely coddled.”
2015 GMC Canyon – Stephen Elmer, News Editor: “Our long-term look at the new GMC Canyon continues, with this week focusing on testing the truck as a powersports enthusiast. We loaded up a snowmobile and all the appropriate gear to see if the Canyon is really up to the task of getting people and cargo to the trail head comfortably. Check out the whole series right here.“
Sami has an unquenchable thirst for car knowledge and has been at AutoGuide for the past six years. He has a degree in journalism and media studies from the University of Guelph-Humber in Toronto and has won multiple journalism awards from the Automotive Journalist Association of Canada. Sami is also on the jury for the World Car Awards.
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