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The Detroit Three did surprisingly well on Strategic Vision’s 2013 quality study, with the Dodge Dart, Ford Fusion and Chevrolet Volt getting the best scores in their respective segments.
Big, burly pickups — dismissed as dinosaurs five years ago — will probably lead the auto industry in sales growth this year.
Ford, GM, Chrysler and Nissan all reported double-digit U.S. sales increases last month, signaling the best April for car and truck sales in six years.
Racing efforts helping General Motors improve its vehicles
No brand competes in as many North American racing series as Chevrolet
The full-size car is alive and attempting a ...
Several years ago, I asked then-GM Vice President Bob Lutz what he thought the prospects were for full-size automobiles, which were once the heart and soul of the American market.
Ford wants to help customers more accurately measure the fuel economy of their Ford vehicles to demonstrate the fuel economy of certain models.
2012 cars will set new record for fuel ...
The Environmental Protection Agency says that model year 2012 cars and trucks will have the highest ever real-world average fuel economy.
German designer bet on Chrysler, resulting in exceptional ...
Klaus Busse can laugh now about his first trip to the Texas State Fair in 2005 to study how pickup owners drove and worshipped their rigs.
U.S. auto sales power ahead in February
Americans want new cars and trucks, and they’re not letting higher gas prices or political dysfunction stand in their way.
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan: ‘GTI of compact SUVs’
Volkswagen first introduced the all-new Tiguan SUV to the American marketplace in 2009.
Can Chevy’s new diesel break through negative perceptions?
Chevrolet announced last week that in June it will begin selling the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel, the first diesel passenger car offered by a Detroit automaker since the 1986 Chevrolet Chevette
Lexus, Porsche, Toyota, Lincoln lead auto dependability study
Lexus, Porsche, Toyota and Lincoln had the best records in the 2013 J.D. Power and Associates vehicle dependability study.
American consumers ignored tax increases and trudged through winter weather to buy new cars and trucks at an unusually strong pace last month.
Winners and losers picked from Detroit Auto Show
Who stole the auto show? Who should’ve stayed home?
Auto show debuts go for flash, fuel efficiency
The 2013 North American International Auto Show offers convincing evidence that designing and making flashy, fuel-efficient and fun vehicles is cool again.
American auto industry exuberant going into 2013
Car companies were positively giddy this week as the North American International Auto Show opened in Detroit
Chevy Sonic helping General Motors with its comeback
Chevy Sonic helping General Motors with its comeback
2013 auto sales will be strong, industry research ...
A healthier economy and more model introductions should push U.S. auto sales above the 15 million mark this year, predicts an auto industry research firm.
Iconic Chevrolet Corvette celebrates 60th birthday
Iconic Chevrolet Corvette celebrates 60th birthday
GM aims to regain dominance in American pickup ...
With a new generation of Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks introduced Thursday, General Motors Co. is driving into rugged terrain.
Buying used cars may be a great holiday ...
If you’re looking for a car, love snow. Love ice. Delight in shivering. Used car prices tend to dip when the weather is cold, and deals are best in winter.
Automakers find many roads to increasing fuel economy
With consumers and the government demanding ever-higher fuel economy, automakers are tripping over one another at this year’s auto show to trumpet technologies that squeeze more miles out of a fuel tank or an electric charge.
Seven hot cars steal spotlight at Los Angeles ...
The annual Los Angeles Auto Show opened to the media Wednesday at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
‘Connected’ cars would aim to keep drivers in ...
While Google’s self-driving car is getting heaps of attention, a lesser-known effort that would employ cutting edge technologies to make regular automobiles safer is fast gaining traction.
The storm destroyed about 250,000 used vehicles on the East Coast, and maybe more, according to estimates by the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Chrysler makes significant gains, Ford sales up slightly
Sales at Chrysler rose 10 percent last month, while Ford sales increased slightly as both automakers reported decent months despite Superstorm Sandy washing out three days of business on the East Coast.
Honda’s plan to double sales puts it on ...
In an ambitious and risky expansion, Honda will nearly double global car sales to 6 million a year by 2017, the company’s leader recently said in Japan. Honda will also increase motorcycle sales 67 percent to 25 million by the fiscal year that will end March 31, 2017, President and CEO Takanobu Ito declared.
Kelly Infiniti trusted name in service
Centered around the annually popular and best-selling Infiniti G37, Chattanooga’s Kelly Infiniti dealership has displayed a particular amount of maturity and drive when it comes to sales and service.
New Honda Accord delivers value
The newest edition of the Honda Accord has undergone about $4,000 in additions — but they only equate to a few hundred- dollar increase on the retail price.
Sales of full-size trucks soar 10.9 percent through ...
Big pickups always cast long shadows. But they loom especially large these days as growing truck sales suggest increasing grass-roots confidence in the economy.
Kelly offering deals on Outlander Sport
Kelly Subaru Mitsubishi is ushering in the newest version of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, and is offering it with attractive incentives and features.
Eco-friendly cars, small SUVs drive August auto sales ...
Auto sales surged in August as consumers reacted to higher gas prices by snapping up fuel-efficient cars and small sport utility vehicles.
Big pickups have carried U.S. auto sales to their highest level in three years.
General Motors plans to introduce 10 all-new or redesigned Cadillacs within the next three years, executives said Tuesday.
Auto buyers are more satisfied with major automakers, ...
Customer satisfaction with major automakers has returned to its highest point in the nearly 20 years of the widely tracked American Customer Satisfaction Index.
Early August U.S. auto sales match July's pace
It may be the dog days of August, but auto sales aren’t slowing.
GM to stick with marketing strategies, including returns
General Motors’ sales slipped 6.4 percent in July, but the automaker has no plans to abandon its U.S. marketing strategies after its global chief marketing officer exited abruptly Sunday.
July auto sales stay strong
The economic news remains mixed, but that hasn’t slowed car buyers down in July.
Some automakers push 2013 models, others have leftovers
Every year automakers launch a barrage of advertisements pitching how they need to clear out the current year’s vehicles to make way for new model year inventory.
Car loan terms continue to loosen up nationally
For car buyers seeking auto loans, happy days are here again.
Chevrolet steps up promotions to boost sagging market ...
Chevrolet will allow buyers to return their cars for a full refund as long as they have less than 4,000 miles driven and no damage.
Porsche Boxster gets makeover for ’13
The 2013 Porsche Boxster, available for purchase at Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche of Chattanooga, is a completely redesigned and improved iteration of its popular mid-engine roadster.
GE builds green-car testing ground for corporate fleets
One of the world’s top leasing companies is betting that corporations with fleets of cars and trucks increasingly will want them to be powered by electricity and other alternatives to fossil fuels.
Volkswagen will step up its presence in the crossover-SUV market in a big way as the automaker elbows its way into the mainstream of the U.S. car market.
Easier credit, new models keep U.S. auto sales ...
Easier credit, hot new cars and falling gas prices kept Americans buying vehicles at a strong pace in May despite bad economic news.
Best new car bargains are found for outgoing ...
If you want to save money on a new car, look for an older model that is about to be replaced.
U.S. collector car market now returns to pre-recession ...
The collector car market, which slumped with the economy, is coming back along with the rest of the auto industry.
Ford brings contrasts of gas, electric cars into ...
Car shoppers will soon find two Ford Focus sedans sitting side by side when they visit the dealership — one with a gas tank and another with batteries.
Newest auto tech innovations reach America’s showrooms
When was the last time you bought a new car or truck? If shoulder pads were fashionable, you’re in for a surprise when you walk into a new car showroom. Even if it’s been only five years since your new set of wheels, you’d be amazed at the technology missing in your car.
Chrysler, Toyota, Volkswagen take lead in April auto ...
Auto sales maintained a strong pace in April, but some carmakers — especially Chrysler, Volkswagen and Toyota — had a decided advantage.
Ford and other automakers have downsized by making engines with equal or greater power than the engines they replace.
Car prices edge up as buyers shell out ...
Vehicles are fetching record average prices of $30,748, up 6.9 percent from a year ago, but don’t blame the automakers.
As U.S. car sales pick up, trade-ins becoming ...
The economy remains wobbly, unemployment is still high, and yet people are buying new cars at a pace that would suggest a sweeping wave of prosperity.
U.S. automakers post best monthly sales since 2007
The recovery in the American auto industry has moved into the fast lane.
MyFord Touch computer updates offer improvements for owners
One down, 300,000 to go. Last week, I installed the software fixes that the 300,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners will soon receive to improve the control system in their Focuses, Explorers, Edges and MKXs.
Low interest rates, high resale values fuel auto ...
A perfect storm in the leasing business recently blew a new GMC pickup into Roger Cade’s driveway.
More choices, higher mileage found in fuel-efficient cars
With national gasoline prices averaging about $3.80 a gallon and the fuel above $4 in many states, consumer auto information sites are taking a new look at the fuel economy of vehicles and making recommendations.
Automakers put a lot of work in creating ...
They is only a 3-inch or so swatch of a vehicle worth thousands and thousands of dollars, a metallic stamp on the rump of any car, truck or SUV on the planet.
Subaru and Mazda received the top scores in Consumer Reports’ annual Automaker Report Card and Japanese automakers claimed the five top spots, the widely followed magazine said Tuesday.
U.S. car dealers ‘poised for a really good ...
As the nation’s auto dealers gathered for their annual convention, the mood was driven by growing profits, the anticipation of new vehicles and the potential of social networks to boost sales as the bad memories of 2009 fade.
Four out of the top 10 brands in J.D. Power’s reliability study are from Ford or General Motors and their performance contributed to the industry’s best overall score in the history of a study that dates back to 1990.
Hyundai struggles to get U.S. production to match ...
Hyundai Motor America is squeezing as much production as possible out of its facilities in the United States, but it will not be enough to meet demand, CEO John Krafcik told dealers at a J.D. Power and Associates conference in Las Vegas on Friday.
U.S. auto sales are off to a strong start this year, continuing their brisk pace from late 2011.
Fuel efficiency takes center stage at Memphis auto ...
Hybrids, electrics and clean diesels took center stage at the Memphis International Auto Show recently as most major manufacturers will highlight their new cars that get 40 or more miles per gallon.
Bold new designs a sign of change in ...
Legendary nameplates vied with brash newcomers as automakers from around the world rolled out an extraordinary collection of vehicles this week at the North American International Auto Show.
Shoppers looking for family passenger cars could be winners of a war breaking out in the auto industry.
Americans bought more cars and trucks in 2011
Americans bought more cars and trucks last year, inspired by easier credit, an improved economy and the desire to replace aging vehicles that got them through the Great Recession.
American automakers take back market share in 2011
This year, for the first time since 1988, all three Detroit automakers have gained market share in the U.S.
Competitors hot on Japanese automakers heels in sales
What worries Manish Sahay, the sales manager of Star Hyundai-Bayside, a New York City dealership in Queens for South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co., is a stock shortage.
Alabama pushing toward top in American auto production
Alabama’s annual auto production is expected to near 900,000 in the next few years, a mark that could push it into the top three auto-making states in the country.
Drivers finally start replacing older vehicles in November
People are finally replacing the cars and trucks they held on to during the economic slump, giving a big boost to U.S. auto sales in November.
Environmentally friendly cars shine at Japanese car show
Green cars rolled into the spotlight at the Tokyo auto show as Japan’s automakers look to fuel efficient technology to reinvigorate growth after tough times.
Chevrolet's century of heritage inspires strong customer loyalty
Nearly 25 years after David Caver graduated from high school, he still has the same best friend and his cherished 1969 Camaro convertible.
Ford aims to revitalize Lincoln brand with updated ...
AutoNation Inc., the largest new-car seller in the U.S., owns 18 Mercedes-Benz stores and 11 BMW franchises, but only two that sell Lincolns.
Ohio tax incentives to help Chrysler hire, retain ...
Chrysler Group LLC plans to announce that it will hire 1,105 workers in Toledo, Ohio, just three weeks after hourly workers narrowly approved a new labor contract with the United Auto Workers union.
Look at compact Buick Verano to gauge GM’s ...
Watch the Buick Verano carefully. The upscale compact car will say a lot about whether General Motors’ global strategy works.
Can-do Detroit now improving products by leaps and ...
Once, there was an automobile industry that rebelled against any suggestion of improved fuel economy, that labeled as “impossible” the achievement of more miles per gallon without reduced crash safety, that treated economy cars as motorized dross for the poor and certifiably less fortunate.
New crop of electric vehicles draws buyers to ...
Electric vehicles are giving automakers a boost automakers a boost - in marketing appeal.
Cheaper gas helps domestic carmakers ring up truck ...
The Detroit Three can thank low gas prices for sales gains in September, which led to marketshare gains for General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC, as U.S. light-vehicle sales reached their highest level since April.
Analyst: Auto sales should continue to grow for ...
A senior analyst for J.D. Power and Associates said Tuesday that U.S. demand for new vehicles should continue to slowly rise over the next few years as aging vehicles are replaced and new car buyers enter the market.
Chevrolet Cruze challenging for top of compact car ...
Just a year ago, no one could touch the kings of compact cars, the venerable Toyota Corolla and feisty Honda Civic.
Glimpse of Chrysler’s future reveals cause for excitement
I just got a 700-mile glimpse of Chrysler’s future, and there’s plenty to look forward to. Good fuel economy, terrific handling, a quiet, comfortable ride and roomy interior, for a start.
Super luxury carmakers dispel debt crisis gloom
What sovereign debt crisis? Lamborghini’s racy Gallardo, Maserati’s concept SUV and the new hardtop Ferrari 458 Spider on display at the Frankfurt Auto Show immediately dispel any gloom emanating from the European Central Bank tower across town where bankers are trying to salvage Europe’s single currency.
American automakers capture more market share in August
The Detroit Three gained U.S. share in August for the sixth straight month, benefiting from Japanese automakers’ inventory woes and fresh lineups. But Japanese competitors are preparing to fight back.
2012 BMW 650i Convertible combines luxury, crisp looks
The all-new 2012 650i marks a new chapter in BMW convertible history.
GMC Acadia delivers perfect virtues for most families
This Summit White Acadia from Integrity GMC gets 24 miles per gallon in highway driving.
Honda CR-V packs power but keeps fuel costs ...
This CR-V EX-L from Economy Honda has plenty of creature comforts and topflight fuel economy.
2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo sure to quicken your ...
The 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo has a top track speed of 172 miles per hour.
Lexus RX-350 remains gold standard for crossover SUVs
This Truffle Mica 2010 Lexus RX 350 is one of the best selling luxury crossover SUVs on the market.
Mitsubishi’s new Lancer Sportback boasts versatility, simple goodness
New for 2010, the trusty Mitsubishi Lancer compact sedan is available in a five-door hatch version called the Sportback.
Chevrolet Camaro SS energizes new American muscle movement
This Victory Red 2010 Camaro 2SS represents the top trim in Chevrolet’s new Camaro line.
Nissan’s Murano still a pearl amid a market ...
This 2010 Murano LE is a top-of-the-line model in the popular Glacier Pearl color.
Saab 9-3 convertible appeals to drivers with a ...
This 2010 Snow Silver Metallic Saab 9-3 convertible from Kelly Saab cuts a rakish profile.
Jetta SportsWagen showcases virtues of turbo-diesel engines
This Jetta SportsWagen TDI is a good choice for drivers with an active lifestyle.
Jaguar’s new 2011 XJL flagship sedan redefines luxury ...
The new XJL body style has a rakish roofline that gives the luxury sedan the sleek profile of a coupe
Ford’s small 2010 Escape SUV filled with techno-wizardry
The Ford Escape is a good compromise vehicle for small families and singles.
Yukon Denali reminds Americans why they love full-size ...
It’s tempting to call the GMC Yukon Denali a poor man’s Cadillac Escalade — problem is, poor men don’t buy $55,000 SUVs.
Toyota’s sporty 2011 Sienna adds flavor to vanilla ...
Toyota is injecting sportiness into the minivan segment with its new 2011 Sienna.
GMC Sierra blends work muscle with sophisticated road ...
The 2010 Sierra is the latest in a long line of GMC work trucks.
Audi’s Q5 compact luxury SUV a handsome handy ...
Truth be told, most SUVs are homely. Squint your eyes and you’ll see a boxcar.
Dodge Grand Caravan filled with posh family comforts
If your heart’s desire is a living room on wheels, look no further than Dodge Grand Caravan SXT.
Chevy Malibu takes place among top family sedans
Three years into its design cycle, the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu is still a stylish and economical alternative in the mid-size sedan segment.
New Infiniti M37 proves sleeker, more luxurious than ...
After a year of test-driving a car each week, I’ve frankly become a little jaded.
Honda Pilot still soars among mid-size SUVs
Honda’s mid-size Pilot SUV is as versatile as a blue suit.
New, redesigned 2010 Toyota 4Runner ready to rumble
Quick. What adjectives come to mind when you think of the Toyota 4Runner?
Acura MDX gets a facelift and 6-speed transmission
From a certain angle, the Acura MDX appears to be smiling.
Cadillac SRX has sleek profile with car-like highway ...
While we were testdriving a 2010 Cadillac SRX from Kelly Cadillac, the dealership called to request we hurry back...
Lincoln MKX offers occupants a cocoon of comfort ...
The five-passenger luxury crossover market is a sweet spot for automakers seeking to attract small, affluent families and boomers with grandchildren.
New Dodge heavy-duty truck works hard and plays ...
Motor Trend magazine calls the 2010 Dodge heavy duty trucks "the hardest working trucks in tow business."
I remember my first spin in a Mustang. It was 1967, and I was 8 years old.
While SUVs have waned in popularity in the last two years, safety and sportiness never go out of style.
Nissan Altima Adds Excitement to Buttoned-down Segment
As Nissan’s bread-andbutter sedan, the Altima must appeal to a broad swath of customers.
Sleek new 2011 Jaguar XJ goes on sale ...
When race car driver Davy Jones says Jaguar has hit the bull’s eye with its new fl agship sedan, the XJ, he should know.
'Purpose-built' 2010 Lexus hybrid defines luxury class
A gee-whiz option on the new-for-2010 Lexus HS 250h sedan is called the "driver attention monitor."
Subaru Legacy for 2010 Features Roomier Interior
Subaru has up-sized the Legacy for 2010 in an effort to carve out more market share for this sometimes overlooked sedan.
Mitsubishi Outlander SUV gets new, aggressive look
Mitsubishi Outlander SUV gets new, aggressive look
Nissan Maxima has muscle, mass and Tennessee pedigree
Redesigned for 2009, the Nissan Maxima carries on virtually unchanged for 2010.
New 2010 Buick LaCrosse delivers elegance, reliability
Buick’s new corporate motto is “a new class of world class.”
2010 Volkswagen CC shines with sophisticated styling
If the 2010 Volkswagen CC is any sign of the styling-tovalue ratio we can expect in the new mid-sized sedan to be made in Chattanooga in the next decade, let the goodtimes roll.
Chevy Traverse has muscle of SUV, refinement of ...
Driving the Chevrolet Traverse is a bittersweet experience because it was the last vehicle assembled at the soon-to-be idled General Motors plant in Spring Hill, Tenn.
BMW 5-series sets pace for performance sedans
For the record: The twin turbocharged BMW 535i is a serious driving machine.
Redesigned Ford Taurus a Pleasant Surprise for 2010
Note to Ford: Your new Taurus is gorgeous. If you can get enough fannies in this machine for test drives you¹ll sell a blue million of them.
VW Tiguan Looks Like An SUV, Acts Like ...
Billed by the automaker as “The GTI of compact Sport Utility Vehicles”...
Acura TL Mixes Aggressive Styling, Nimble Performance
Acura made a bold leap with the introduction of the redesigned 2009 TL sedan.
2010 Audi A4 Emerges as New Lord of ...
Audi’s sleek A4, redesigned for the 2009 model year, is a handsome ride.
Toyota’s Third-Generation Prius Still Gold Standard for Hybrids
In 2008, when the price of regular gas shot up to $3.97 a gallon in the Chattanooga area...
Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie truck Combines Beauty and ...
Dodge’s 2009 Ram 1500 Laramie truck combines brute force with refined elegance.
Kia’s Head-Turning 2010 Soul Offers Style, Character, Value
Kia’s funky new 2010 Soul line has a color palate that includes Alien (green), Molten (red) and Dune (brown).
Nissan’s Stylish New Rogue SUV ‘A Really Good ...
Nissan’s compact Rogue SUV may be named like a scalawag...
Lean, Mean 2009 Dodge Charger Packs a Lot ...
The acid test for any rear-drive muscle car is how it looks standing still.
Restyled Ford Focus Ranks Among Favored New Cars ...
Ford has been one of the big winners during the government’s “cash for clunkers” program.
Volvo’s New XC60 T6 is Hard to Beat ...
Once upon a time, a Volvo wagon was the ultimate example of practicality trumping style.
Sonatas may fly out of dealerships, thanks to ...
When I hit the car stores this week, showrooms were buzzing...
Redesigned 2010 Subaru Outback Includes Many Upgrades, Leg ...
My everyday car is a 2006 Subaru Outback.
Jaguar XF blends sensuous curves with luxury, strong ...
The new-for-2009 Jaguar XF is a striking addition to the venerable British brand.
Honda’s Insight: ‘a green machine for a relatively ...
In 1985, I bought a Honda CRX, a fun two-seater.
Fuel-friendly, Stylish Saturn Aura Loaded with Value, Sophistication
Time was, a Saturn dealership was a place you went to buy a sturdy sedan with no-haggle pricing.
Ford’s winning 2010 Fusion Hybrid takes wind out ...
In 2008, as gas prices in the Chattanooga area exceeded $4 a gallon,
Toyota’s stylish 2009 Venza crossover blends sedan comfort, ...
The new-for-2009 Toyota Venza is said to be 70 percent sedan and 30 percent SUV.
Volkswagen Touareg TDI clean diesel: quiet, efficient with ...
For people of a certain generation, “clean diesel” is an oxymoron.
Redesigned 2010 Camaro turning heads at dealerships across ...
The gathering of men in the parking lot of Herb Adcox Chevrolet on Brainerd Road earlier this month could mean only one thing...
New generation embraces Cadillac’s performance-oriented CTS sedan
On my recent visit to Kelly Cadillac, the dealership had a CTS-V gassed up and ready for me to test drive.
Ford’s dynamic F-150 truck series has something for ...
There are two reasons the Ford F-150 is one of the most popular vehicles in the world — virtue and value.
Sporty BMW 1 Series hits sweet spot in ...
Debuting in the 2008 model year as BMW’s new entry-level vehicles...
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Do you remember Hyundai's original mission to deliver affordable transportation to the North American masses?
Cruisin from the past: 2009 Volkswagen Routan
You know the automotive world has turned upside down when Volkswagen...
Behind the Wheel-2009 Volkswagen Routan
You can’t blame Volkswagen officials and dealers for wanting to retain every buyer they can, including families that want a minivan.
2010 Toyota Prius
In Yountville, Calif, it's unusual that a decade-old nameplate could be called "iconic,"...
2010 BMW Z4
While nearly all prize ponies have long since left the barn, BMW has decided to wait for all the pushing and shoving to subside before letting loose its prized Z4 thoroughbred.
2009 Nissan Cube
A century ago, painter Pablo Picasso helped pioneer the cubism movement that ushered in a new form of modern art.
2010 Chevrolet Equinox
If there was a congeniality award for automobiles, the Equinox would rank as one of the leading contenders.
2010 Ford Mustang
What birthday present do you get a 45-year-old automotive icon that seems to have everything?
2009 Nissan 370Z
Proof of a sports car's validity is sometimes seen when its successor is highly refined as opposed to heavily made over.
2009 BMW 335d
For years the BMW 3-Series has been home to a wide range of products geared to nearly every entry-luxury taste.
2009 Chevrolet HHR and Cobalt SS
Cool compacts with a little SSomething extra under the hood and a little more SStyle inside and out are all about the SSizzle.
2009 Suzuki Equator
Suzuki and Nissan might be worlds apart as competitors, but not when it comes to creating the new Equator pickup.
2009 Honda Fit
Looking slimmer and trimmer and having increased flexibility and greater agility are the benefits of getting fit.
2009 Kia Borrego
Kia's new multi-tasking wagon takes its name from the desert community of Borrego Springs, Calif.
2009 Mazda 6
If you're going to position your bread-and-butter four-door as a "sport sedan", it had better look and act the part.
Bigger isn't necessary better these days, but the two terms are riding right along side each other under the skin of the new 2009 Audi A4 sedan and wagon.
Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
It's no secret that sales of gas-slurping full-size pickup trucks have taken an abrupt nosedive.
2009 Volkswagen Passat
Engineering, content, safety and power are important to just about any buyer, but the curb appeal is often what ultimately determines what vehicle ends up in your driveway.
2009 Suzuki SX4 Sport
With a gallon of gas well past the $4 mark, fuel-efficient cars of every stripe are in hot demand. That's good news for Suzuki buyers who have the all-wheel-drive SX4 wagon and its front-drive SX4 Sport sedan counterpart to choose from.
2009 Hummer H3T
All pickup trucks are not created equal and the 2009 Hummer H3T certainly drives home the point.
2009 Volvo XC60
Thinking and acting smaller is all the rage these days and Volvo's new XC60 is the right vehicle at the right time.
2008 Corvette awe inspiring icon
The Chevrolet Corvette is all three and more, especially now that the’08 version features drive train and interior upgrades to make its steal-of-deal base price look like its missing a digit.
2008 Lexus IS F
”Not so fast" isn't a request to slow down, but a comment regarding the general state of performance at Lexus. Up until now, that IS.
2009 Honda Pilot
Honda aims to banish the bland by giving its all-new 2009 Pilot a strong dose of traditional sport ute styling.
2009 Toyota Matrix
Toyota certainly knows a good thing when it sells it and has kept its reformulated 2009 Matrix true to the original while introducing new style and more under-hood spirit.
Is the 2009 Subaru Forester really a sport utility vehicle, or simply a wagon-bodied underling?
2009 Nissan Maxima
According to Nissan, the 2009 Maxima almost didn't happen. That would have deprived the world of a sensational looking automobile with performance enhancements to match its seductive shape.
2009 Chevrolet Traverse
The automaker recently created an all-new full-size wagon platform and assigned it to a number of its divisions.
2009 Subaru Forester
Is the 2009 Subaru Forester really a sport utility vehicle, or simply a wagon-bodied underling?
2009 Acura TSX
When first launched, Acura's TSX was a neat and tidy package. It was a treat for the eyes and fun to drive.
2009 Hyundai Genesis
The Genesis is the beginning of something radically different for Hyundai. This is a serious luxury machine built around a rear-wheel-drive platform and an available V8 engine.
2009 Toyota Venza
There's a pivotal product coming from Toyota with the impending arrival of the company's first mid-size wagon in several years. And, from the look of things, the timing is just about perfect.
2009 Ford F-150
Since 1975 the F-150 has been touted as a multi-tasking truck that competently tackles its various chores. This fall, a brand new version of the world's best-selling light-duty pickup aims to keep Ford at the head of the class in this hotly contested division.
2008 Challenger muscles back in
Has it actually been nearly 40 years since the Dodge Challenger first attempted to muscle its way onto the scene for a share of the Ponycar pie?
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
What's in a name? In the case of the upcoming Tiguan, it's actually sort of a combination of the words Tiger and Iguana, although there's nothing especially ferocious (Tiger) or weird looking (Iguana) about Volkswagen's new five-passenger family-sized wagon that's set to arrive by summer.
Rally rivals
The all-out war between international rally-racing titans Subaru and Mitsubishi spills onto the streets of North America this spring.
2009 Dodge Journey
Do you need extra space wrapped in a stylish package? Then take a quick trip to see the Journey, which appears at Dodge dealerships later this year.
Nissan GT-R strong sense of power
It’s no ordinary supercar. It has four seats instead of two, a real trunk, real world price tag and a Nissan badge.
Cruisin
Cruisin
By MALCOLM GUNNWHEELBASE COMMUNICATIONS As sport-utility vehicles go, the original B9 Tribeca arrived for the 2006 model year with plenty of redeeming qualities. However following a two-year stint, Subaru has introduced sweeping changes to
