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2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
After a two year absence Volkswagen brings back the diesel Jetta, but in those two years hybrids have made tremendous inroads into the hearts and minds of Americans. Can the TDI reclaim its former glory? Or does it need more to succeed?

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Review

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Review
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People always want what they can’t have. Roughly a decade ago, American car enthusiasts wanted the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution – and they wanted it bad. In 2003, it finally arrived, albeit a little watered down from the home market counterpart. Since then, the Evolution has become a mainstay among the enthusiast community.

2010 Mazda Mazda3

2010 Mazda Mazda3
Other than the shocking new design for the front end, the 2010 Mazda3 is more like a significant mid-cycle update than an all-new car, which is smart, because there was so much right with the original.

2009 Scion xB Review

2009 Scion xB Review
The second-generation xB has grown considerably from the original, offering a larger package, with lots more storage space and a more powerful engine. Fuel-economy may have suffered in the growth process, but that’s about it, as the boxy Scion continues to be one funky compact.

2009 Lexus GS450h

2009 Lexus GS450h
The GS450h takes all of the great qualities of the Lexus mid-level luxury sedan and combines them with a hybrid philosophy that’s been turned on its head; offing increased performance and reasonable fuel economy, rather than decreased performance with exceptional fuel-economy.

2009 Lexus IS350 F-Sport Review

2009 Lexus IS350 F-Sport Review
The F-Sport equipped IS350 gets a long list of modifications and while it’s not really any faster in a straight line, the added handling and braking capabilities make it a lot more fun and a better track contender.

2009 Toyota Prius

2009 Toyota Prius
With the third-generation Prius just around the corner, we take the ’09 model out for a spin to see what needs improving.

2009 Lexus IS350

2009 Lexus IS350
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You have to love the available power from the IS350’s naturally aspirated V6. What you don’t have to love are the steering and transmission.

2009 Chevrolet Impala

2009 Chevrolet Impala
Despite its appearances in NASCAR victory lanes, the Impala is about as average a car as money will buy. And with the new Malibu being so good, the Impala is certainly less appealing.

2009 Infiniti M35 AWD

2009 Infiniti M35 AWD
Infiniti’s mid-level luxury car is now more competitive in the horsepower department, but it’s falling behind when it comes to price.

2009 Volkswagen CC

2009 Volkswagen CC
Every now and then the performance guys at VW win out over the sensible family-car guys. This is one of those times.

2009 Acura TSX

2009 Acura TSX
You want power, Acura gives you four cylinders. You want trim choices, Acura gives you two. You want a bargain, the dotted line says $29,160. Is there more to the TSX than price?

2009 Acura RL

2009 Acura RL
If your top-of-the-line luxury sedan isn’t selling, what do you do? Despite being one of the prettiest sedans in history, Acura decided to refresh the RL with blade surfacing, or whatever they call it. Has it worked?