Author RSS2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon - American Luxury Wagon
Following Cadillac's successful launch of the 2003 CTS, XLR roadster, CTS-based SRX crossover, and STS sedan ' all designed based on Cadillac's "Art and Science" style motif, followed by the redesigned and reengineered 2008 CTS sport sedan, Cadillac bring...
2010 Toyota 4Runner: Full Line Test Drive
Not surprisingly, the 2010 4Runner's fresh look emphasizes a more rugged and powerful stance on large wheels and tires—17-inchers on SR5 and Trail grades and 20s on Limiteds. The squared-off front fender flares complement the truck's boxy, muscular prof...
2010 Lexus ES 350 - Beginner's Lux
From its modest beginning of a two-model lineup—the smaller ES and larger LS—Lexus has flourished and grown to U.S. luxury market leadership with a strong stable of sedans, coupes and the occasional convertible, including high-efficiency hybrid versio...
2010 Suzuki Kizashi - a Mid-Size Sedan
Aggressively styled and pleasingly proportioned, it previewed a semi-upscale "D-segment" sport sedan. In the global auto business, the C-segment is compact cars, and the size-up D class is what we know as midsize-the incredibly competitive field of both f...
2010 Volkswagen Golf Test Drive Review
The Volkswagen's Golf history dates back to 1977 when it was originally launched as the Rabbit. It was a popular and spirited performer both in the U.S. and around the world. The sportier and even quicker Rabbit GTI became an iconic favorite of driving en...
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour - A Reasonably Attractive CUV
What does the fairly new label "crossover" mean to you? To some, it's still a clean slate. To others, it connotes an artful blend of SUV/minivan/station wagon attributes and more car-like styling, handling and fuel economy.
Honda's new-for-2010 Accord-...
2010 Ford Escape Hybrid: Earth and Family Friendly
Unlike many other countries on this planet, America is a big place. There are plenty of open spaces; plenty of back roads; plenty of wilderness sites (some more remote than you might first think). And unlike a lot of other places on Planet Earth, you real...
2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid: a First for Mercedes-Benz
Most automakers pick compact or midsize models when they decide a gasoline/electric powertrain is the sensible course. Yet, when Mercedes-Benz decided to develop a hybrid, planners went all the way to the top of the line: to the luxurious S-Class "flagshi...
2010 Lincoln MKS Test Drive Review
It's been said that torque makes the world go around. A certain successful motorcycle company named Harley Davidson has known this for a long time. Most of their competitors struggle to get it right. The reason is, modes of transportation built for condit...
2010 Ford Taurus: New Look, Trusted Name
Make no mistake, Ford's 2010 Taurus has moved upward in both capability and size. There's plenty of room for 6-foot (plus) drivers, and even a pro football linebacker won't have too many complaints about room in the back seat. Move to the rear of the car ...
2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport - A Fairly Affordable Price
Automakers often infuse a model's lineup with a specialty version near the end of a vehicle's product cycle as a way to re-energize sales and interest before revealing the next-generation. Chevrolet did this before, for example, when they introduced the l...
2010 Acura ZDX: Provocative Luxury
Some of know exactly what we want when it comes to buying our next new car, and some of us can't decide, with all the choices available. Do we need a truck but really want a sports car, or do we prefer an SUV but believe a sedan to be more practical? Acur...
Vehicle Safety Systems and the Law: What Every Vehicle Must Include
Years ago, if you wanted airbags on your car, they were more than likely available only as an optional feature. However, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) and several other organizations, including the Insurance Institute for ...
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan: Stronger Design, More Technology
The redesigned midlevel luxury sedan promises blissful comfort and panache. While this might seem like nothing new for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan, the updated 2010 model impresses with slightly larger dimensions, sharper bodylines, more high-tech saf...
2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Test Drive
Not intended for the timid or those who prefer not to be noticed, Toyota's FJ Cruiser flaunts its potential capabilities like a gladiator brandishing his sword. Not unlike Hummers and Land Rovers, the FJ boasts of its prowess by the way it looks, even whe...