Volkswagen diesels may be practical and fuel efficient, but perhaps not flawless. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into stalling problems with 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI diesel cars. According to the investigation, there have...

Subaru is adding wireless connectivity to the 2011 Outback as an option, providing mobile Internet via a 3G network. The system by Autonet Mobile will cost $499, plus a $35 activation fee and a one-year agreement at $29 a...

Derived from the 2011 5 and 7 Series, the 5 Series Gran Turismo is meant to be a luxury sports sedan with added versatility—yet without looking like a wagon. (A new 5 wagon is not expected to arrive Stateside...

A cross between a wagon and SUV, the Subaru Outback is a popular vehicle choice for buyers who want a versatile vehicle with all-wheel-drive. Subaru redesigned the Outback for 2010, addressing the previous generation’s low fuel economy for its...

Subaru has issued a stop sale on the 2010 Legacy and Outback during a voluntary safety recall. The recall involves an inspection and possible replacement of a CVT cooler hose that may crack and possibly leak fluid. Subaru has...

When we tested our Audi Q5, we commented on the hard privacy cover for the cargo area. While it's a sturdy item that does a good job of sealing off the cargo space, its curved design makes it awkward...

Positive news coming from Gotham this year includes the unveiling of several new wagons. Many of my colleagues and I have been big fans of wagons for years and welcome this renaissance. Some of our current favorites include the...

A Cadillac rep introduced the new CTS-V station wagon to a group of car writers last night by saying it was built as a car for automotive journalists. While it is true that a seemingly disproportionate number of car...

For the 2011 model year, the boxy Scion xB receives a minor exterior freshening, some interior enhancements, and an incremental price bump. The updated xB will start at $16,000 for the manual transmission and $16,950 for the automatic--$150 more...

When is a wagon not a wagon? When it's a crossover. Or, in Honda's case, a Crosstour. There seems to be many ways for manufacturers to slice and dice the SUV-like market. Truck-based models have gone the way of...