2013 Ford Flex: Crossover adds power, styling, alternative fuel
The 2013 Ford Flex looks distinctive, but its boxy styling clearly signifies this is mainly a conservative family vehicle. But owners ...
Read MoreDodge Grand Caravan, 2013: Still leads the minivan pack
Although its glory days are gone, thanks to smaller SUVs and crossover vehicles, the minivan is still much alive. And Chrysler’s ...
Read More2013 Buick Verano: Turbo sedan blends luxury, performance
Things sure are changing. For instance, here we have the new compact, turbocharged 2013 Buick Verano sedan with an available six-speed ...
Read More2013 Mitsubishi i: Inexpensive, economical, strange name
The oddly named Mitsubishi i—also known as the i-MiEV—is probably unknown to most Americans. Even regular gas-engine models from this automaker ...
Read MoreChevy Malibu review, 2013: New midsize sedan has continental flair
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu seems to walk a line between being a mainstream American sedan and a higher-class European four-door. Chevy ...
Read More2013 Volkswagen CC: Elegant, keen engineering, strong performance
Styling of the elegant-looking Volkswagen CC has been sharpened for 2013, and it’s been given a third rear-seating section, making it ...
Read More2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350: Elegant luxury with power to spare
Mercedes-Benz gained ground in the prestige market in the United States against Cadillac in the 1970s, although its seats and ride ...
Read MoreVolvo XC60, 2012: New style dispels rocky SUV crossover reputation
The boxy Volvos of the 1980s almost seem like classics, and few would have guessed then the automaker would make a ...
Read MoreHyundai Veloster, 2012: Sexy, fuel efficient newcomer shines
To some, a high point of the new Hyundai Veloster hatchback is its clever, practical three-door arrangement, with a second right-side ...
Read MoreNissan Murano, 2011: No beauty queen, but makeover works
Those who want a sporty crossover vehicle with SUV utility should check out the 2011 Nissan Murano. The second-generation Murano — ...
Read MoreAudi A7, 2012 car review
The early 2012 Audi A7 3.0 TFSI quattro is a generally outstanding four-door hatchback sedan that looks much like a rakish ...
Read MoreAudi TT 2011: fast, quiet and turns heads
Few of my test cars turn heads or draw compliments, but the bright red 2011 Audi TT coupe I drove attracted ...
Read MoreDodge Grand Caravan 2011: Quick, overhauled, carlike
Some thought Sport Utility Vehicles and the newer car-based crossovers would eliminate minivans, but they remain too handy to die. While ...
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