Yukon Denali is loaded with comfort
In terms of comfort, GMC’s redesigned Yukon Denali is closer to a Cadillac than a GMC truck.
Redesigned DTS maintains traditional roots TOM STRONGMAN TEST DRIVE TOM STRONGMAN
Cadillacs aren’t what they used to be, and that’s both good news and bad news. It’s good news for those who prefer the newer models with a European feel, and bad news for those who miss the good old days of soft-riding sedans with yards of chrome.
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New V-6 engine gives a lift to Pontiac’s G6
Pontiac’s G6 is not merely a replacement for the Grand Am, but a family of vehicles that includes a sedan, coupe and a convertible with a retractable hardtop.
Stretched Expedition has room for seven
Ford’s redesigned Expedition is a giant step forward in terms of ride, handling and refinement.
Mercury redesigns the Mariner for 2008
Mercury will roll out a redesigned Mariner early next year, and it features bolder styling and a new look.
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Honda’s Accord SE has popular equipment
Honda’s Special Edition Accord is an intriguing combination of value and performance. Honda says the SE is “more luxurious than ever, yet it has stayed true to its original mission as a practical automobile that combines economy and value with sporty style and spirited performance.”
BMW’s 335i is a fast and luxurious coupe
It only takes a few blocks for BMW’s 3-series coupe can get a grip on your subconscious. This shapely coupe captures the sedan’s genealogy while distinguishing itself with simpler character lines and a sleeker profile.
Chevy’s Suburban is big and luxurious
SAN FRANCISCO — The Chevy Suburban is a big ol’ hunk, but it’s the perfect vehicle for swallowing six adults and their carry-on bags for a long weekend.
Impala offers good space, flexible rear seat
The Impala is a proud Chevrolet name, and it has been associated with high-performance models since it was introduced on the 1958 Bel Air.
Volvo scores with a retractable hardtop
If there’s anything better than a convertible, it is a convertible with a retractable hardtop. Volvo’s new C70 is one.
Hummer H3 gets more power, trim package
The H3 is the most sensible Hummer yet, and the 2007 model gets a new engine and an H3X appearance package.
Honda’s pickup is meant for light hauling
The Honda Ridgeline is different. It is more of an urban pickup than the kind of vehicle you expect to find on construction job sites.
Caliber is a new model for Dodge
The Dodge Caliber falls into the “cute ute” category because it is part SUV, part station wagon and, in Dodge’s words, part baby Magnum.
Honda’s 2007 CR-V is refined and rounder
Honda’s third-generation CR-V rolls into dealer showrooms later this month with a new body, more features and styling that gives it a softer, more carlike look.
The Civic Hybrid is thrifty and spacious
No matter which color you choose, all Honda Civic Hybrids are green. Last April, a jury of 46 international automotive journalists selected the Civic Hybrid as the winner of the 2006 World Car of the Year Award for greenest car.
Charger SRT8 is a modern muscle car
The Dodge Charger SRT8 reflects the proud performance heritage from the 1960s, yet it is a thoroughly modern muscle car in the way it combines a sophisticated interior with power and handling.
Saturn’s Aura points to a bright future
Saturn has a brilliant Aura, but unlike an aura visible only to psychics, this one is highly eye-catching.
New Expedition has lots of room, little noise
Ford’s redesigned Expedition may have F-series roots, but it is far from trucklike in terms of civility, ride and handling.
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Jaguar’s newest cat is one sleek coupe
The luxury sports coupe segment may be small, but it is populated by some of the sleekest cars on the market. Jaguar’s redesigned XK has always been among the sleekest and most elegant sports cars on the market. The all-new 2007 has an arresting shape, but the look is more modern and less emotional.
Retro-styled HHR drives like a small sedan
Old is new again, particularly in the world of auto design, where Chevrolet’s HHR looks like a 1949 Suburban, albeit one sent into the next century via time machine.
Nissan Titan has short bed, spacious cabin
The Nissan Titan Crew Cab pickup has one of the larger cabs in the segment and clever options such as a high-utility bed that has tracks for securing cargo and a factory-installed spray-on bed liner.
Saturn Sky is a breath of fresh air
If you want to know where Saturn is headed next, look to the Sky. The 2007 Sky two-seat roadster, along with the soon-to-be-available Aura sedan, are indications of how Saturn, the brand, is evolving. As general manager Jill Lajdziak said, "The Sky represents the future of the Saturn brand" with is bold new design and level of refinement.
Grand Cherokee SRT8 is a highway flyer
I thought a hot rod Jeep Grand Cherokee would be a bit like the Dodge Ram SRT10 — power overkill just for the heck of it. Driving the Grand Cherokee SRT8 for 800 miles in three days, however, really opened my eyes.
