family cars
Poll: Mazda6 or Honda Accord?
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The Mazda6 and Honda Accord are undoubtedly two of the best family sedans on the market today, but which one would YOU rather make monthly payments on?
Top 5 Family Sedans of 2015
Searching high and low for sedan-buying advice? Well, you’re in luck because the latest installment of The Short list has you covered.
Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Non-Hybrid Family Sedans
Midsize sedans are a big deal; this segment is one of the most important in the automotive industry. Corporate fortunes are won or lost on the backs of these versatile, hard-working cars.
2014 Minivan Comparison Test
Minivans may no longer be the default vehicle for growing families, but that doesn’t mean these practical do-it-all boxes should be ignored.
Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Fusion vs. Acura TL
Midsize sedans represent a massive slice of the automotive pie. These four-door cars almost single handedly (or wheely?) form the backbone of America’s personal transportation network, shuttling people practically everywhere they need and want to go. Yeah, they’re kind of a big deal, and as a salute to these hard-working automobiles they’re the subject of…
Ask AutoGuide No. 28 – Chevy Impala vs. Honda Accord vs. Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Avalon
What do Abraham Lincoln, Shaquille O’Neal and Chewbacca have in common? Truth be told, not a whole lot. Honest Abe got capped, Shaq can’t shoot free throws and Chewie is hairier than a herd of yaks… or the filter in a Econo Lodge hot tub. This trio’s differences abound, but one thing they all share…
Ask AutoGuide No. 25 – Chevrolet Impala vs. Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Passat
Before trucks and utility vehicles became all the rage, large sedans used to be the heart of the American car market. They dominated thoroughfares and back roads of this country for decades. Big Buicks, mighty Mopars and forceful Fords were a way of life for drivers just half a lifetime ago.
Mitsubishi to Sell Rebadged Renault Family Sedan in America
Renault has been strategically aligned with Nissan since 1999 but today the Franco-Japanese partnership just announced their intention to cooperate with ailing automaker Mitsubishi.
Top 10 Family Friendly Fuel Sippers
Getting “mileage” out of a purchase can mean more than saving gas. There’s cargo capacity, seat space and price to take into account on top of hunting for high miles per gallon. You might be surprised by how many new cars there are in dealer showrooms today that offer all of those attributes without compromising…
2013-2014 Midsize Sedan Comparison
Are mid-size sedans all the car most people need? Some would argue yes. Unless your family exceeds five people, the majority of driving endeavors can be accomplished with one of these family sedans.
Ford Rethinks Product Launches After Quality Concerns
There comes a time when apologizing isn’t enough, and for Ford that time is now.
Ask AutoGuide No. 5 – In the Family Way
Last week was a lot like the British ocean liner Lusitania; it got sunk, but this time around it wasn’t the Kaiser’s fault. Instead of falling prey to a German U-Boat it was torpedoed by the New York Auto Show.
Ask AutoGuide No. 2 – Uday’s Ultimatum
“Ask AutoGuide!” is our newest feature. It debuted last week to copious fanfare and considerable tweeting. Its premiere was the internet equivalent of a ticker-tape parade but without the high-school ribbon dancers and mess of confetti.
Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco
In this week’s Five-Point Inspection we put Chevrolet’s fuel sipper, the Cruze Eco, to the test. With good and bad in the mix, the Cruze Eco will deliver on what you want, and might even surprise you as a decent daily driver, although there is room for improvement. Read on to see why.
Volvo Celebrates 85th Anniversary in 1927 ÖV4
April 14, 1927 marked the first mass-produced Volvo ÖV4 model to roll off the Volvo Lundby factory of Göteborg, Sweden. Now, 2012 marks the 85th anniversary of Volvo cars. To celebrate the occasion, Volvo president and CEO Stefan Jacoby will join Volvo Group president and CEO Olof Persson to drive a restored ÖV4 past the…
2012 Hyundai Azera Video – First Look: 2011 LA Auto Show
Slotting in above the Sonata and below the Genesis sedan, the Azera is Hyundai‘s highest front-drive offering, sitting as a rival to cars like the Toyota Avalon and Nissan Maxima. It looks like a larger Sonata, and in many ways that’s just what it is, offering the best leg and headroom in its segment. Power…
Report: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Officially Revealed in Korea
Hyundai has just officially revealed the 2011 Sonata model in its home market of Korea. As the numerous spy photos have shown, the Sonata has a coupe-like design and is certainly no boring family-hauler. There is no specific word on what will be under the hood when the car launches in the U.S., but in…
