Posts by Chris Haak
EPA Shrinks Ethanol Mandate as Biofuels Lose Favor
In a giant blow to the ethanol/corn belt lobby, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to reduce the ethanol mandate of incorporating 14 billion gallons of...
First Drive: 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith
Thinking of luxury brands that offer driver's cars, Rolls-Royce is probably be pretty far from the first one that comes to mind. Rolls-Royce cars are generally built for those...
Review: 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 2.0 Turbo
Back in 1997, when Chevrolet re-introduced the Malibu after a 14 year hiatus, we were told that buyers in the segment wanted boring, nondescript cars. Buyers didn't bite....
First Drive: 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport
Is the world ready for a $70,000 Cadillac CTS? I'm not so sure, but part of my bias may be that the MSRP on my daily driver, a loaded previous-generation CTS with every option...
San Diego to San Francisco Via Camaro SS: Taking Advantage of a $50 Rental Car...
Almost two years ago, I was invited to attend a conference in San Francisco for my day job. While discussing potential travel plans and sightseeing attractions in the Bay Area...
Review: 2013 Lexus CT 200h F Sport
Of course, you've seen references to a "wolf in sheep's clothing" many times before. The idiom actually comes from the Bible, where Jesus said, "Beware of false prophets, which...
Review: 2013 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD
It seems like almost every time I turn my had in traffic, I see a Toyota RAV4, regardless of the generation. When I last had the opportunity to spend a week in a RAV4, it was a...
Book Review: Icons and Idiots by Bob Lutz
Full Metal Autos readers generally tend to be more in tune with the car business than the average person is. My wife has no idea who Bob Lutz is, but if I were standing around...
Product Review: Handpresso Auto In-Car Espresso Maker
I have to begin this product review with a bit of a confession: I hate the taste of coffee and have never had a shot of espresso. That may perhaps make me the least-qualified...
Long Term Test: 2013 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD Update 1
We have passed the six month milestone in my family's ownership of the 2013 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD, so it's time for a long-term test update. My wife is the van's primary driver,...