We did some wild things in 2014. To be more specific, we drove some wild vehicles and telling you about them would be considerably more challenging without pictures. These are our 10 favorites from the year. Feel free to post more in the comments.
Photo by: Stephen Elmer. Featured in Testing Toyota’s Tough Truck in the Tundra
We piloted two Toyota Tundras, a 2014 model along with a 2007 model, through the frozen reaches of the Canadian province of Labrador. Along the way, we passed breathtaking landscapes and eventually wound up encountering some of the largest snow banks you will ever see.
Photo by: Chris Blanchette. Featured in: AutoGuide Under $30,000 Performance Car Shootout
One of the many photos taken at our under $30,0000 track shootout, featuring eight affordable cars that offer plenty of fun. This lineup represents some of the best performance cars you can get with a small budget.
Photo by: Chris Blanchette. Featured in: 2015 Lamborghini Huracan Review – Video
Taken at the Ascari Race Track in Spain, this photo shows off the sinister new styling of the Huracan. This car replaces the Gallardo and Lamborghini is hoping it will also be its new all-time best seller.
Photo by: Adam Wood. Featured in: BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 Review – video
To test out the all-new T/A KO2 off-road tire from BF Goodrich, we traveled to Baja, Mexico to crash around the desert in small Baja Challenge cars. Not only did we have an amazing time, we came home with some great video footage and photographs.
Photo by: Adam Wood. Featured in: 2015 Ford Mustang Review -Video
Driving the Mustang around the hills of Los Angeles was a highlight from the year, and our test car looked amazing in yellow. The California backdrop provides a great setting for this Mustang shot.
Photo by: Adam Wood. Featured in: 2014 MINI Cooper S Hardtop Review – video
Testing the new 2014 Mini Cooper S took us to winding roads of Puerto Rico, which allowed us to get this great shot of the Mini by the ocean.
Photo by: Chris Blanchette. Featured in: AutoGuide.com 2015 Car of the Year
Our Car of the Year competition yielded a win for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, and a great set of videos. We also got some great shots of all the cars posing for the camera.
Photo by: Jason Siu. Featured in: 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C vs 2005 Acura NSX
A unique comparison test between the Acura NSX and Alfa Romeo 4C was another highlight of our year, and we got some great photos out of it. Our favorite was this shot of the 4C bathing in sunlight.
Photo by: Adam Wood. Featured in: 2014 BMW M4 Review – Video
This photograph, or should we say evidence, shows some of the fun we had in the new BMW M4. Goes to show you that skid marks on the asphalt aren’t an eye sore when presented correctly!
Photo by: Chris Blanchette/Adam Wood. Featured in: 10 Photos you have to see from the Detroit Auto Show
This picture comes from the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, showing off the Acura display. Most don’t think of auto shows as the best places to go for superb automotive photos, but a little creativity goes a long way. Check out our 2015 Detroit Auto Show Coverage page to see what’s debuting at the upcoming 2015 Detroit Auto Show.
Happy New Year!