http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com 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... http://www.a1articles.com/driven--2010-nissan-altima-sedan-1491599.html 08th April 2010 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... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-ford-fusion--a-fuel-efficient-midsize-sedan-1488574.html 07th April 2010 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... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-cadillac-cts-sport-wagon--american-luxury-wagon-1430385.html 04th March 2010 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... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-toyota-4runner-full-line-test-drive-1414181.html 24th February 2010 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... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-lexus-es-350--beginners-lux-1411889.html 23rd February 2010 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... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-suzuki-kizashi--a-midsize-sedan-1302030.html 17th December 2009 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... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-volkswagen-golf-test-drive-review-1300583.html 17th December 2009 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-... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-honda-accord-crosstour--a-reasonably-attractive-cuv-1297418.html 15th December 2009 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... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-ford-escape-hybrid-earth-and-family-friendly-1294649.html 14th December 2009 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... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-mercedesbenz-s400-hybrid-a-first-for-mercedesbenz-1285747.html 10th December 2009 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... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-lincoln-mks-test-drive-review-1274144.html 07th December 2009 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 ... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-ford-taurus-new-look-trusted-name-1264378.html 27th November 2009 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... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-chevrolet-corvette-grand-sport--a-fairly-affordable-price-1236517.html 17th November 2009 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... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-acura-zdx-provocative-luxury-1220572.html 05th November 2009 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 ... http://www.a1articles.com/vehicle-safety-systems-and-the-law--what-every-vehicle-must-include-1210761.html 30th October 2009 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... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-mercedesbenz-eclass-sedan-stronger-design-more-technology-1178161.html 16th October 2009 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... http://www.a1articles.com/2009-toyota-fj-cruiser-test-drive-1166347.html 12th October 2009 When Toyota first launched its luxury brand Lexus, the roles of each nameplate were clearly defined: Toyota offered vehicles for the average consumer, and Lexus catered to the more upscale buyer. Now, almost 20 years later, the lines between Toyota and Le... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-toyota-avalon-limited-the-lexus-of-toyotas-1139908.html 01st October 2009 Whether Subaru deserves credit for the first "crossover" vehicle may be debatable. When the first-generation Forester debuted as a 1998 model, the term hadn't even entered the public lexicon. Most people considered the first Forester to be a car-like comp... http://www.a1articles.com/2009-subaru-forester--fully-capable-crossover-suv-1131193.html 29th September 2009 Although the Genesis will compete against such domestic models as the Chrysler 300 and Pontiac G8, Hyundai's benchmarks for its development occupy a higher plane: the BMW 5 Series, Infiniti M, Lexus GS, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Ever since the South K... http://www.a1articles.com/2009-hyundai-genesis--luxury-performance-and-value-1129728.html 29th September 2009 There are nine tough-as-nails models of the Ford F-150. The two newest versions for 2010 are the SVT Raptor ' a purpose-built off-road speed demon, and the Harley-Davidson F-150 ' a cool collaboration between Ford and the all-American motorcycle company. ... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-ford-f150--new-models-1104532.html 22nd September 2009 After making their redesigned debut for 2007, the current-generation coupes were "redesignated" for 2009, topped by the new 335i xDrive coupe with all-wheel drive and a 300-horsepower, twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine. This is BMW's first t... http://www.a1articles.com/2009-bmw-335i-coupe-twin-turbo-performance-1100530.html 21st September 2009 Honda calls its Pilot a crossover because it handles like a car but has the utility and rugged styling of an SUV. However you want to categorize it, the 2010 Honda Pilot is a practical, capable, spacious and plenty-powerful performer that perfectly suits ... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-honda-pilot-review--the-right-size-1091054.html 16th September 2009 There is fun transportation, practical transportation ... then there's transportation that's both, and it no longer feels like transportation. Every time you get behind the wheel, whether to take your kids to school, or pick up a big bag of dog food, you ... http://www.a1articles.com/2009-mini-john-cooper-works-driving-impression-just-flat-fun-to-drive-1068866.html 06th September 2009 When gasoline prices hit their highest levels in the first half of 2008, interest in hybrid-powertrain vehicles reached new records, too. Suddenly, high gas mileage took precedence as a reason to buy a particular car. A few months later, as gas prices sun... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-toyota-prius-restyled-inside-and-out-1064468.html 03rd September 2009 The Jeep Patriot might disappoint ardent off-roaders, though it's more rugged than the company's Compass and appears tightly made. Its capabilities on tamer surfaces are more appealing for the average driver while it is Jeep "Trail Rated." External dim... http://www.a1articles.com/2009-jeep-patriot-on-and-offroad-test-review-1055852.html 30th August 2009 Honda and Toyota pioneered the hybrid-powertrain business in the U.S. market, with the Insight two-seater and the original Prius sedan. Both debuted at the turn of the 21st century. Honda halted production of the original Insight after the 2006 model year... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-honda-insight--5-passenger-hybrid-1037998.html 17th August 2009 Like the Dodge Caliber hatchback, also launched as a 2007 model, the Compass uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT) as an alternative to the standard five-speed manual gearbox. In fact, the Compass and the Dodge Caliber share the same basic struc... http://www.a1articles.com/2009-jeep-compass-test-drive-1036641.html 16th August 2009 2009 is the fifth straight year that the Honda Civic GX has been named the "greenest vehicle of the year" by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Powered by natural gas, Honda claims the Civic GX has the cleanest internal combusti... http://www.a1articles.com/2009-honda-civic-test-drive--powered-by-natural-gas-1026266.html 10th August 2009 Considering the current state of the Chrysler company, its full-size "flagship" 300 sedan seems to belong in a different era. Introduced for 2005, the modern-day 300 aimed to revive the tradition of the "letter series" models of the late 1950s and '60s. ... http://www.a1articles.com/2009-chrysler-300-driving-impression-1015247.html 03rd August 2009 Does it make sense to bring a new pickup truck to market when truck sales by all manufacturers are down? Suzuki says yes. If "active lifestyle" owners of Suzuki adult toys are going to haul them in or behind a pickup, it might as well be a Suzuki. Makes s... http://www.a1articles.com/2009-suzuki-equator--works-to-play-1004192.html 29th July 2009 The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T is like a rear-wheel-drive racecar—quick, responsive and fast. The standard engine is a 210-horsepower, turbocharged, four-cylinder that makes 230 lb.-ft. of torque at just 2,000 rpm. The main purpose of front-whee... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-hyundai-genesis-coupe-20t--reardrive-turbo-rush-999765.html 27th July 2009 There's a common misperception that U.S. automakers are behind some imports in technology and fuel efficiency. That may have been true some years ago, but it could not be further from the truth today. Both Ford and GM have become quality and fuel economy ... http://www.a1articles.com/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-review--over-700-miles-on-a-single-tank-of-gas-998185.html 24th July 2009 All work and no play make for a dull boy, but not a dull Dodge—at least not the all-new Ram 1500 pickup truck. But since work isn't everything, we decided to put this new big and brash full-size pickup to another true test—a weekend of driving, haulin... http://www.a1articles.com/2009-dodge-ram-1500-work-and-play-978969.html 14th July 2009 The best definition of a real sports car came from the late John Timanus, a successful racer in the '50s and '60s and long-time technical director of the Sports Car Club of America: "A sports car is a four-wheeled motorcycle." That's the Honda S2000. A... http://www.a1articles.com/2009-honda-s2000-road-test--a-true-sports-car-for-the-driving-purist-977920.html 12th July 2009 The last of GM's quartet of new-generation three-row crossovers to be introduced, the Chevrolet Traverse may be the best value of all between the Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave. Not by accident, the Traverse looks a bit like a tall-wagon ... http://www.a1articles.com/2009-chevrolet-traverse-road-test-975235.html 10th July 2009 Not since the about-to-be-retired Honda S2000 convertible sports car have automotive consumers and car buffs alike been so intrigued by a new Honda as they were with the 2008 debut of the current-generation Honda Accord Coupe. Coupe Du Jour Say "Hon... http://www.a1articles.com/2009-honda-accord-coupe--goes-as-good-as-it-looks-963763.html 02nd July 2009 Better get 'em while they're hot and available, the 2009 Toyota RAV4 V6, that is—a very quick, roomy, flexible sport-utility vehicle that may sadly go away thanks to the new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards that take effect in 2016. You'l... http://www.a1articles.com/2009-toyota-rav4-road-test-960887.html 01st July 2009 "The Venza is targeted at an emerging section of the market that prioritizes sleek styling, excellent handling and road manners, combined with a surprising amount of utility," Toyota says. More aggressively styled than your average Toyota, it is aimed at ... http://www.a1articles.com/2009-toyota-venza--uncommon-crossover-931034.html 12th June 2009