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2013 Chevrolet Spark ignites minicar market
City dwellers and those who have trouble parallel parking: Rejoice! Chevrolet has introduced the Spark, the first minicar that the bow-tie...
2014 Subaru Forester: First drive
The 2014 Subaru Forester goes on sale in March. Cars.com gives the redesign high marks for capability, price and fuel economy.
2013 BMW M5: Pulling a fast one
The ultimate 5 Series sedan — ranking above the 535i and 550i — BMW's M5 is blazingly fast. This four-door "family sedan" with...
Smoothing over mileage claim
The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid has an advantage over some hybrids: The non-hybrid on which it's based is a great-driving sedan with a quiet...
Ferrari FF: Ferocious yet practical
The all-wheel-drive hatchback can take four people on a powerful, comfortable ride.
eAssist packs surprise punch
The 2013 Buick LaCrosse's mild-hybrid powertrain is so seamless, you barely sense it working.
Aston Martin's $280,000 Vanquish battles Ferrari for beauty prize
A sound approaches. At first it's a high-pitched keen, then it gets closer and you can hear the lower reverberations, the snarl of the...
2013 Cadillac ATS: Agile sport competitor
The 2013 Cadillac ATS is GM's luxury brand's latest attempt to compete in the compact sport sedan class. This is a company whose previous...
2013 Infiniti M35h: Posh hybrid head-turner
For the average driver, hybrids can be a bit challenging to transition into. They typically feel underpowered, with a bit of lag time...
2013 Buick Verano: Turbo adds punch to compact sedan
The 2013 Buick Verano turbo marks the latest step in Buick's journey from a hopelessly dull brand into one that consistently...
2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo: If looks could fill the bill
Any hot hatch with a shape sharp enough to nick fingers needs at least 200 horsepower.
2013 Chevrolet Equinox: Bigger V-6 powers family favorite
When climbing in for the first time, my 10-year-old daughter exclaimed, "Mom, this is the coolest car ever! Can we pretty please keep it?"
2012 Tesla Model S: Mean green machine
This battery-electric car accelerates quicker, drives farther and charges faster than any other on the market.
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK: Small refinements pay off
Any celebrity knows that a little nip and tuck goes a long way. Some celebrities have had their faces pulled so tight, their lips meet their...
2013 Buick Encore: Superb small SUV
Buick may have the New Year's first hit on its hands with the 2013 Encore, a mini-crossover that packs an extra-large serving of...
Euro flair in 2013 Ford Fusion
Fusion sports a new silhouette, with design cues from Aston Martin and Maserati.
2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
The 2013 Mercedes G-Class SUV is an absurd, over-the-top fossil of a car that people drive to be seen. Whether that justifies
2013 Toyota Avalon
The 2013 Toyota Avalon is trimmer and more tech savvy, and it houses one of the most luxurious interiors on the market for less than $35,...
2013 Mazda Mazda2
Do you have a sister who's always having more fun than you? The Ford Fiesta does. Its Mazda2 sibling shares some of the subcompact's DNA but...
2013 Audi A4 rivals 3 Series, C-Class
The A4 puts Audi's knack for turbo four-cylinder engines on display and goes to show that horsepower is only one part of the performance...
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer: Deals sweeten bland sport sedan
Many dealers are listing prices below MSRP, even before their 2012s have sold. Mitsubishi also has zero-percent financing available. At...
2013 Cadillac ATS in fighting trim
Light, powerful and efficient, the 2013 Cadillac ATS sport sedan is a breakthrough for America's premier luxury brand. Lavishly equipped and...
2013 Chevrolet Malibu competes on power, looks, features
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu's features, looks, comfort and performance make it a strong contender as we roll into the Year of the Midsize...
2013 Ford Explorer Sport: From slowpoke to speeding ticket
The new Sport trim level adds the third and most powerful engine to the Explorer lineup. It returns respectable EPA gas mileage and improves...
Nissan Pathfinder takes a new road
The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder does a better job than most of its rivals of balancing fuel efficiency and comfort with practicality, towing...
2013 Chevrolet Impala must try harder
The 2013 Chevrolet Impala combines strong acceleration with surprising fuel efficiency, but poor seat comfort and shoddy cabin quality...
2013 BMW 650 Gran Coupe: Bedazzled bimmer
The Gran Coupe has similar passenger room up front and a significantly larger trunk than the standard 7 Series.
C-Max Energi: Ford's Prius killer
The Prius has long-reigned as the fuel-economy king and Toyota is aggressively expanding its hybrid franchise with a slew of new versions of...
2013 Scion FR-S: Lead-foots, beware
Toyota's return to the affordable-performance realm has arrived in the form of the all-new, rear-wheel-drive 2013 Scion FR-S sports car.
2013 Honda Fit EV fits right in
Once you get past the novelty of the battery and get comfortable with the vehicle's range and charging requirements, it's just a car. And...
2013 Ford Focus ST: Everyday fun
The 2013 Ford Focus ST is a well-thought-out, refined performance machine that manages to remain civil when needed, and downright fun when...
Ford C-Max hybrid has leg up on Prius v
The C-Max hybrid drivetrain is faster and greener than Toyota's Prius v. Looks are another matter.
Chrysler 200 more competent, compelling
While the 200 convertible comes in both soft-top and retractable-hardtop versions, only the soft-top gets a 2013 update.
Ford Fusion Hybrid rolls with Aston Martin grill, 47 mpg
Driving through New Jersey in the days following Hurricane Sandy, I gaped at gas lines not seen in the United States since the 1970s.
The Audi A3 electric goes old school to take on BMW, Tesla
Audi is cagey about whether the prototype will go into production. What the company has said is that a plug-in electric version of the car...
Audi's $77,000 RS5 flaunts extreme ambition, aggressive power
Walk around Audi's RS5 sports coupe and take in its promise of potency. Five-spoke alloy rims, immodestly flaunting the oversized brake...
Tesla's $102,000 battery-powered Model S surges Like a supercar
The Tesla Model S is an all-electric car with incredible range. That may be the least interesting thing about it.
Bentley unleashes $211,000 classy muscle car with lighter V-8
Driving the new V-8 version of Bentley's best-selling Continental GT, I could think of only one thing: It's about time.
Nissan Pathfinder gets mileage from redesign
The redesigned Nissan Pathfinder boasts an excellent gas mileage rating with front-wheel drive and all-wheel-drive.
Subaru XV Crosstrek: SUV stance, sedan drive
The Subaru XV Crosstrek is among the best-driving small crossovers available today, ranking among models like the Ford Escape and Mazda CX-...
VW Jetta lowers price, loses passion
Volkswagen decided to produce a Jetta at a price that Americans couldn't refuse.
Audi Allroad wagon's intrepid turn
Think Zac Efron in crampons or Gisele Bundchen in a ski parka. To cruise around the ocean communities is to see there is no shortage of...
Nissan Sentra puts fuel first
Can fuel efficiency alone win over car shoppers? Nissan is banking on it with the redesigned 2013 Sentra, whose EPA-estimated 34 mpg...
2013 Volvo S60: A feat of style and safety
With Volvo's sterling reputation for safety innovation, it's no surprise that its latest car, the 2013 S60, is just one of two that passed a...
2013 Cadillac ATS makes right turn
There is a lot that's right and impressive with the all-new compact sedan even though it doesn't measure up to the BMW 3 Series.
2013 Infiniti IPL G
The 2013 Infiniti IPL G retractable-hardtop convertible doesn't raise the performance bar enough compared with the regular G37 droptop,...
First ride: Porsche 918 Spyder supercar
On a hot afternoon in the Nevada desert, Porsche quietly gave a sneak peek at an all-new supercar project that will start production in a...
2013 Ford Mustang GT: Trading perks for power
You can't entirely blame a Mustang driver for moving violations. Blame Ford's interior designers.
2013 Volvo S60
Car shoppers will definitely be swayed by the small sport sedan's attractive pricing.
First Drive: 2013 Lexus LS 460 F Sport
Car shoppers will definitely be swayed by the small sport sedan's attractive pricing.
First Drive: 2013 Ram HD 2500 CNG
Looking to drive a bit greener? Check off the $11,000 compressed-natural-gas option package on the Ram 2500 crew-cab 4x4, and you get a...
Rolls-Royce $400K Phantom II: Fridge, cigar box extra
BMW has been producing the Phantom since 2003. The Phantom is the Goliath of the industry. Consider it the anti-Lotus.
2013 Infiniti JX tones down attitude
The JX's middle-of-the-road path may be just what buyers want in a minivan alternative.
2013 Ram 1500 SLT 4x4 pickup: Top-notch fuel economy, advanced features
Armed with advanced features and exceptional fuel economy, the 2013 Ram 1500 SLT 4x4 pickup is the first V6-powered full-size pickup...
2012 Honda Insight
While the 2012 Honda Insight takes a step forward in refined driving and improved gas mileage, it needed to take five or six more steps to...
2013 Honda Accord re-engineered into a well-rounded sedan
The 2013 version of Honda's venerable mid-size sedan gets a clean-sheet redesign that overhauls the Accord's engines, transmissions, styling...
Subaru Impreza adds fuel economy
The recipe for Subaru's compact Impreza is getting a rewrite for 2012.
2013 Porsche Boxster: Stunning makeover
The Mercedes SLK, Audi TT and BMW Z4 are the Porsche Boxster's only competition. That didn't stop a well-executed redesign that should...
2013 Cadillac XTS: GM's next star passes screen test
The 2013 Cadillac XTS rides well, handles better than a sedan of its girth should and has state-of-the-art multimedia.
2013 Porsche Boxster S: Burn notice
Take a good look, because Porsche's handsome new roadster is sprinting out of your reach.
2013 Hyundai Elantra GT: Smart, loaded hatchback
The 2013 Elantra GT hatchback is a new addition to Hyundai's growing arsenal of Elantra models, including an Elantra Coupe that's also new...
2013 Audi Allroad: Confident luxury wagon
As luxury wagons go, the 2013 Audi Allroad could stand to be less expensive and more roomier, but its drivability and high cabin quality...
Car review: 2013 Lexus ES' styling gets an adrenaline shot
If your radio dial has ever tripped across an easy-listening station promising all the best the adult-contemporary genre has to offer,...
2013 Hyundai Elantra coupe keeps best of sedan
The new 2013 Hyundai Elantra coupe provides the same fuel-efficient driving experience as its sedan counterpart, and it doesn't sacrifice...
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Quirky SUV merges luxury & technology
Mercedes-Benz offers a suite of vehicles that are comfortable, capable, refined … and fussy, and the 2013 GLK-Class is no exception.
Everyone wants their paws on 2013 Corvette
It wasn't the postal worker, the cabbie or the diaper-bag-toting mom whose approving hollers surprised me. I heard all three (among a slew...
Electric cars: Ready to plug in?
If you're considering a new car purchase, an electric car might be worthy of consideration for the first time since the Turkey Trot was a...
2013 Cadillac XTS sedan falls short of its flagship status
The new XTS is little more than a very handsome Buick, a stopgap filling in as GM's luxury flagship sedan.
2012 Suzuki Kizashi: Sporty midsize value
The 2012 Suzuki Kizashi probably isn't on the lists of most midsize-car shoppers, but aside from a cranky transmission and too much road...
2013 Ram 1500: First drive
The HFE (high fuel economy) model will have the best half-ton gas-mileage numbers of any full-size pickup, ripping the title away from the...
2012 Ford Focus Electric: Little buzz for a quiet, pricey success
It's amazing how quickly the gee-whiz factor deserted battery-powered electric cars. The 2012 Ford Focus electric is a pretty good...
Consumer Reports review details flaws in Fisker Karma sports car
Consumer Reports panned the high-technology Fisker Karma after testing the $107,850 luxury plug-in hybrid.
Porsche 911 Cabriolet: Convertible tops for sport
Like the Porsche 911 Carrera coupe, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet convertible was redesigned for 2012. Because they share features and most...
2013 Chevrolet Malibu: Comfy, tech-savvy ride
Midsize sedans are the tried-and-true everyday car. They do everything pretty well, and these days get excellent mileage and look good, too....
2013 Acura ILX light on power, driver enthusiasm
Consider what this compact, almost-luxury sedan comes with: a handsome exterior and manageable price tag to make your parents proud. A...
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