Kia has announced pricing for the all new Optima, which will start at just under $19,000. The Optima is available in three trims, LX, EX, and SX. The LX six-speed manual transmission will start at $18,995 and will include...

One of the most anticipated debuts this year is Chevrolet’s fully redesigned small sedan, the Cruze. This all-new, global sedan ends the Chevy Cobalt’s reign of mediocrity. (The fun Cobalt SS sports version was a notable exception.) We bought...

Chrysler has unveiled a completely overhauled Dodge Avenger inside and out, as the company has done with the 200, formerly known as the Sebring. The exterior of the Avenger features a new, lower fascia and grille. It has a...

The Porsche Cayenne hybrid, the company’s first, is heading to dealerships in November with a starting price of $67,700—about $20,000 above the base Cayenne six-cylinder. The Cayenne S hybrid features a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 and electric motor with a...

The previous-generation Infiniti M was a top performer in our tests, and the recent redesign helps the M retain its high standing in the luxury sedan category. Our tested M37 sedan with a 3.7-liter V6 engine delivers excellent performance...

We just took delivery of a 2011 Honda Odyssey EX-L for testing. It’s undergoing our normal routine of being checked-in and accumulating break-in miles before our full litany of tests. In the meantime, we were able to get some...

On the surface, the redesigned BMW 5 Series gets a lot right with a luxurious and well-finished interior, impressive drivetrain, comfortable seats, and a mostly serene ride. Unfortunately we found the total driving experience left something missing, as you...

The Chrysler Group product line for 2011 is emerging from its chrysalis, and most models look promising. The latest metamorphosis to go public is the redesigned 2011 Dodge Charger. The muscle sedan has received an evolutionary update that gives...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today unveiled the updated 5-Star Safety Ratings System to assess crash worthiness in new vehicles starting with the 2011 model year. Ratings for 33 out of 55 vehicles to be tested under...

Lotus Elan At the Paris Motor Show, Lotus unveiled five new models headed for production in the next 3-5 years--the most dramatic showing in the company’s history. Notably, the company is identifying performance and price targets far in advance...