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...
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has long been a popular SUV, but it really hasn’t deserved that popularity for quite a few years. When first introduced back in 1992, the Grand Cherokee drove better than the competition. It stood out...
One of my colleagues did a great job of succinctly summing up Ford’s new subcompact in the Fiesta’s logbook: “A great one-person car.” The Fiesta does a lot of things really well. It gets impressive fuel economy, especially given...
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...
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...
This isn’t your father’s Buick. Or even his Oldsmobile. General Motors may have revived an old nameplate for the 2011 Buick Regal, but the car is far removed from the preceding Regal that was discontinued in 2004. This new...
Drivers who need to carry more than five people can choose from models of various types and sizes. There are conventional minivans, three-row SUVs, and so-called microvans, each with their own pros and cons. For the September issue of...
Like the Honda Accord Crosstour in our September magazine group, the Mazda5 is another segment-defying vehicle. Previously named a Top Pick in our April issue in the Family Hauler category, the Mazda5 continues to impress with its blend of...
Despite a clever ad campaign that says otherwise, the Toyota Sienna lost some swagger with its redesign, dropping significantly in points. While the redesigned Toyota Sienna is a very good vehicle, it doesn't measure up to the previous model,...
The new Honda Accord Crosstour blurs the lines between wagons, SUVs, and sedans offering both benefits and compromise associated with those more traditional car types. Like the Acura ZDX and BMW X6, the more affordable Accord Crosstour has a...