2009 Saab 9-3 XWD Review
With numerous refinements and an excellent all-wheel drive system, surprisingly, the 9-3 XWD offers plenty to keep up with German rivals. Unfortunately it also has a very European price.
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2010 Ford Taurus SHO: First Drive
As a luxurious full-sized sedan with the sure-footedness of AWD, the SHO is a genuine sleeper with 365hp thanks to a twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6.
2010 Lexus IS250 C: First Drive
The Lexus IS C is ready to take on the BMW 3 Series Convertible and it’s likely to have a lot of success. The reason? It’s got luxury and style at a more attractive price.
2009 MINI Cooper JCW
JCW is back, adding more power and better handling to the second-generation of the new MINI.
2010 Toyota Prius: First Drive
With improved fuel-economy the 2010 Prius is sure to keep attracting environmentalists, but thanks to numerous added features and options the third-gen eco car now has a lot of appeal to mainstream consumers.
2010 Ford Mustang GT Review
With a modern update to the retro bodywork and an incredible new interior, the 2010 Mustang GT offers less power than the competition, but at a lower curb weight with a more attractive price.
2010 Ford Taurus: First Drive
With the last Taurus/500 model from Ford hardly a success, the American automaker has finally brought out an all-new Taurus for 2010 that combines plenty of modern technology with good-old-fashioned value.
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review
It’s no exotic sportscar but the MX-5 Miata delivers an outstanding driving experience with excellent fuel-economy at a great price.
2009 Infiniti G37x Coupe
In the all-wheel drive sport coupe category Infiniti doesn’t have many competitors, but when the main rival is a BMW that’s already one too many. Is the G37x Coupe a genuine German-fighter or just faking it? And can you go wrong at this price?
2009 BMW X3 xDrive 3.0i
BMW’s X3 is now long-in-the-tooth and it shows, with competitor vehicles offering more performance, luxury, innovation and value for the price.
2009 Lincoln MKX
From the exterior, to the interior, to the drive, the Lincoln MKX has all the attributes of a luxury crossover… even the price.
2009 Honda Civic Hybrid
Honda’s IMA hybrid system might not be as refined or as efficient as Toyota’s, but in the Civic Hybrid it gives an added fuel-economy bonus to an already great car.
2010 Kia Forte: First Drive
With a powerful four-cylinder engine, a great looking design, and a typically-Korean price-point, Kia’s new Forte is certain to be a hit with the compact car buying youth market.
2009 Buick Lucerne
With subtle looks and a comfortable luxury ride, the Lucerne is perfectly suited to the wants and needs of its core demographic.
2010 Nissan Cube Review
Unlike a lot of cars that sacrifice every day functionality for a cool design, the Cube works with its niche market look to deliver utility for everyone.
2009 Honda Civic Si
It’s been around for almost five years, so can Honda’s trademark sport compact performer, the Civic Si, still compete? Oh hell yes!
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
Is Volkswagen’s entry-level crossover too late and too expensive to compete with the competition from Toyota and Honda, or will the SUV’s build-quality help it carve out a spot in this ultra-competitive segment?
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T
After the Nissan 240SX was retired at the end of 1998, there’s been a decade-long gap in the sporty and affordable rear-wheel drive segment for buyers with a strong interest in ‘sport compact’ imports from Japan. Clearly Hyundai is aiming to fill that void with the aggressively styled and priced 2010 Genesis 2.0T coupe.
BMW X1 xDrive 23d Prototype
We get a chance to drive a prototype version of BMW’s upcoming X1 crossover and get answers to questions that, until now, BMW has been tight-lipped about.
2010 Honda Insight
With neither the fuel-economy, nor the sophistication of the Prius, Honda is hoping the Insight’s sub-$20,000 price will help it succeed.
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8
Looking for some affordable rear-drive sports coupe fun in a package that isn’t retro-styled? If the looks of the Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger or Chevy Camaro aren’t your style and a starting price in the $40,000 range for a BMW 335i or Infiniti G37 doesn’t fit your budget, then feast your eyes on the modern...
2009 Dodge Challenger SE
High volume cars like the V6-powered Challenger SE might not get the publicity of cars like the SRT-8, but we have to hand it to a well-priced entry-level sports car that can still stir the soul.
2009 BMW 335i xDrive Coupe
It might not have the power of the M3, but with all-wheel drive this 300 turbocharged coupe is my ultimate driving machine… from BMW anyway.
2009 Nissan Versa Hatchback
It’s no European sports coupe but the Nissan Versa hatchback gives a lot for a little – once you add on all the toys which more than doubles the base price.