Driving 101: Summer is over, but these 8 cars and SUVs are some of the ... - New York Daily News

Luckily, there are plenty of new models this year that make the drive back to school, for drivers and passengers alike, more interesting and exciting than ever. As the new school year begins, we’ve compiled some of our favorite new cars for another semester (or the next fiscal quarter) of driving enjoyment. Whether you’re cruising in a carpool or commuting to class, these rides will get you where you’re going in style and comfort. The newcomer to a lineup of sharply styled crossovers, sedans, and coupes is the 2016 Lexus NX200t , which makes a statement the second you see it. Based on the Toyota RAV4, the NX200t—and its hybrid sibling, the NX300h—are both expressive and... There is a lot to like about the 2016 Acura RDX , from its refined styling and driving manners to its luxurious cabin appointments. Like the Lexus NX200t, the RDX is a midsize crossover, but the RDX has an ace up its sleeve: a 276-horsepower V-6 that turns the SUV into a veritable on-ramp rocket. Throw in a bulletproof record of reliability, and new crash test ratings that rank the RDX at the top of its class, and you have a great choice for impressing in the parking lot – and keeping mom and dad from. Source: www.nydailynews.com