Nissan will introduce the 2011 Murano CrossCabriolet convertible at the LA Auto Show this week, billing it as "the world's first all-wheel drive crossover convertible." Certainly a unique vehicle, the CrossCabriolet transforms the laudable Murano into a two-door, four-passenger...

The Subaru Forester is the most frequently researched vehicle on Consumer Reports Online. It makes sense: This small SUV typically vies with the Toyota RAV4 for the spot of Consumer Reports Top Pick in its class. Plus, it's practical...

Toyota will reveal the first fruit of its partnership with Tesla Motors at the 2010 LA Auto Show in form of an electric RAV4. This past May, the two auto companies announced a formal relationship, with Toyota investing $50...

It's been a long time since we posted a "Logbook" blog on a Porsche. Too long. The last Porsche logbook we shared was back in 2006 for the much-revered 911, which was among a number of high-end sports cars...

Dodge chose the SEMA show to introduce an updated and more powerful version of its Challenger SRT8, while reaching into the retro bin to pull out a storied number from its racing past: SRT 392. The 392 cubic-inch Hemi...

Big full-size luxury SUVs have been viewed as dinosaurs roaming the automotive landscape. Threats of higher fuel prices and a social stigma pose challenges to their survival. But a market for these vehicles remains. So despite the apparent looming...

Chrysler has freshened much of its product line, with new powertrains, retuned suspensions, and updated interiors in many models. The Dodge brand has just released pricing, with its revised models expected to be on dealer lots in December. Notably,...

This round of recalls includes the 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor, plus the 2011 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX.  Mitsubishi recalled 19,410 Endeavors with manual air conditioning because incorrect software may randomly change air flow directions and temperature coming from the...

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...

Consumer Reports recently introduced the new Build & Buy service for car buyers, to help them choose and get the best price on a new car. This new service is offered free to ConsumerReports.org subscribers and purchasers of CR...