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08th April 2010

Driven: 2010 Nissan Altima Sedan

The Altima is spacious enough to hold five full-sized adults. Unlike those in most five-place vehicles, the Altima's center-rear seat is a livable space for grown people, at least for shorter trips. We had a chance to sample almost every version of Altim...

07th April 2010

2010 Ford Fusion - A Fuel Efficient Midsize Sedan

The previous Ford Fusion's 2.3-liter four-cylinder grows to 2.5 liters. New 2010 models equipped with the updated 3.0-liter V6 will receive the Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) designation with the capability of digesting E85 fuel, and a 3.5-liter version of the V...

04th March 2010

2010 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...

24th February 2010

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...

23rd February 2010

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...

17th December 2009

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...

17th December 2009

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...

15th December 2009

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-...

14th December 2009

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...

10th December 2009

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...

07th December 2009

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...

27th November 2009

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 ...

17th November 2009

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...

05th November 2009

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...

30th October 2009

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 ...