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Episode 2: Small Hatch Battle
In this second full-length episode of Driving Sports TV: Ryan travels to Canada to test drive the future; Aaron and Jessie compete in a small hatch beach ball challenge.
30 Miles To Go: Mitsubishi i Distance Run
After filming is completed, Aaron drives the 2012 Mitsubishi i back to the office. The map says 30 miles to go, the car’s computer says the batteries have 36 miles of range left. Will he make it? Will he freeze trying?
Going Home: Driving the Lexus IS-F
Ryan returns to his childhood home in what could be the ultimate sport sedan, the Lexus IS-F.
2012 Mazda3 Skyactiv: First Drive
Ryan drives the 2012 Mazda3 with the new Skyactiv drivetrain technology. Is Mazda’s 40mpg really better than other car makers’ 40mpg? Notes: The North American Mazda3 Skyactiv 2.0 features 12:1 compression ratio so it can take regular unleaded gas. Euro Mazda3 models will have 13:1 and require premium fuel. Due to packaging issues the Skyactiv [...]
2012 Kia Rio Review
Ryan braves the Texas heat for a first drive in the all-new 2012 Kia Rio. This sub-compact competes against the Ford Fiesta, Nissan Versa and Honda Fit. Can Kia continue the South Korean winning streak?
2012 Subaru Impreza: Full Review
Driving Sports TV travels to the Northeast to test Subaru’s all-new 2012 Impreza. This all-new car features a smaller 2.0-liter motor, but also claims to have the best MPG of any AWD car in America. Note: the WRX and STI will not be in this new chassis until MY2013 at the earliest, so this review [...]
2012 Hyundai Veloster
Our exclusive first drive of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, an innovative 3-door coupe with sportbike-inspired lines, and advanced tech features.
Skyactiv Diesel: Coming to America
Ryan travels to Canada for a first look at the Mazda Skyactiv-D prototype – two years before you can buy it. This is a low-emission diesel motor, slated to go on sale in North America by 2013.
2011 Mitsubishi Evolution MR Touring
Ryan tests the 2011 Mitsubishi Evolution MR Touring around the twisty roads of Lake Shasta. Extended edit from the 2011 TV Pilot.
Rough Roading the MINI Countryman Cooper S
Aaron Bartel takes the newest and largest MINI offroading at the Dirtfish Rally School’s back-lot. How well does the FWD MINI handle the mud and rocks?


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