Bike & Car Reviews

Model 3 review roundup: Tesla’s $35,000 car lives up to the hype

After years of speculation, intrigue, and a seemingly endless stream of rumors, Tesla’s highly anticipated Model 3 is finally here. Impressively — and perhaps somewhat surprisingly — Tesla actually managed to begin early deliveries of its $35,000 car on time, a welcome change of pace given the delays that plagued both the Model S and the Model X. What makes ... Read More »

Spousal Report Review: One of the last ‘real SUVs,’ the 2017 Toyota 4Runner is a purpose-built tool with a single fatal flaw

Looking the part of a capable off-roading SUV, the 2017 Toyota 4Runner Limited has a chrome-dipped face and big 20-inch wheels. Nothing screams adventure quite like a 2017 Toyota 4Runner. One of the few truck-based, body-on-frame SUVs left, the 4Runner is built for serious off-roading rather than suburban shuttling. More refined than a Jeep Wrangler, larger and more accommodating than a Jeep Grand ... Read More »

BMW 5 Series estate (2017) review: Large, technologically accomplished and fun to drive

Car salesmen have a very difficult job trying to convince customers to buy an estate car these days. For some reason, the marketing machine has brainwashed the masses into thinking that gigantic SUVs are the perfect companion to family life. In reality, an elongated estate can carry more gear, tends to be more enjoyable to drive and, in our opinion, ... Read More »

Tata Nexon Subcompact SUV Review

The Nexon is Tata’s first compact SUV in India and was first showcased at the Geneva Motor Show The sub 4-metre subcompact SUV segment of which the new Tata Nexon is one of the most popular and most aspirational automotive segments in the country. Maruti Suzuki consistently sells over 10,000 units of the Vitara Brezzaevery month and the Ecosport single handedly helped recover Ford India’s ... Read More »

Get an Ancheer folding e-bike for $554.39

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Twitter! Nice-looking bike! And it can fold in half. Ancheer Quick housekeeping note: Amazon Prime Day is tomorrow, but actually starts this evening (6 p.m. PT) because, ... Read More »

Review: Thule Easyfold XT 2 bike carrier

What is it? The Thule Easyfold XT 2 is a tow bar mounted bike rack that’s designed to carry two bikes or a single electric eBike safely and securely. Unlike some of its rivals, the Easyfold XT comes fully assembled and doesn’t require any tools to set it up. It will fit any car, pick-up or van with a tow ... Read More »

New Generation Land Rover Discovery Exclusive Review

HIGHLIGHTS This is this the 5th generation of the Land Rover Discovery The Land Rover Discovery will be offered with two engines in India The all-new Discovery will launch in the fourth quarter of 2017 The new Land Rover Discovery is a big deal product for the Tata-owned British SUV maker. The 2014 New York Auto Show saw the unveiling of ... Read More »

Review: Specialized Turbo Vado 6.0

LIKE MANY CYCLISTS who consider themselves purists, I’ve had difficulty wrapping my brain around the increasing popularity of e-bikes: Worldwide sales tallied 36 million units in 2016. German postal workers use e-bikes on their routes, and in the US, major bike manufacturers like Specialized, Cannondale, and Trek have introduced a surprising array of motorized options, from off-road fatties to commuters. But ... Read More »

Datsun Redi-GO Detailed Expert Review

The Redi-Go has been Datsun’s bestseller in the Indian car market, having carved out a little niche for itself in the entry-level hatchback segment. The Redi-Go is the third car in Datsun’s line-up after the Go and the Go+ and to take the fight ahead, it now has a new 1.0-litre engine in its repertoire. We are here in Goa, ... Read More »

Review: Specialized Turbo Vado 6.0

LIKE MANY CYCLISTS who consider themselves purists, I’ve had difficulty wrapping my brain around the increasing popularity of e-bikes: Worldwide sales tallied 36 million units in 2016. German postal workers use e-bikes on their routes, and in the US, major bike manufacturers like Specialized, Cannondale, and Trek have introduced a surprising array of motorized options, from off-road fatties to commuters. But ... Read More »