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2013 Ford Flex: First Drive

2013 Ford Flex: First Drive

How can so many people still not see the beauty in the Flex? The boxy Ford Flex wagon isn't just fashionable; it would be on our shortlist of best vehicles to take on a cross-country trip; and for carrying six adults out for the evening; and for busy moms; and for all of an afternoon's ill-advised...

March 16, 2012 by  3
 
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 - U.S. spec

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTec: Big Savings At The Pump

In choosing a diesel vehicle instead of a gasoline model, you almost always get a lot more torque, for comfortable highway cruising and easier towing, plus significantly... July 18, 2011 by 


 
2011 Ford Flex 4-door SEL FWD Side Exterior View

Five Family-Friendly Cars That Aren’t Minivans

Finding a car that fits most of the family needs can be a tough proposition – especially if you’re looking for a vehicle that isn’t a minivan. There's... June 29, 2011 by 


 
2011 BMW X5 xDrive

2012 BMW X5: Recall Alert

BMW has announced the recall of some of its 2012 X5 xDrive35d models, manufactured from March 31, 2011 through May 19, 2011. Some 923 of the utes may have been built with a... June 27, 2011 by 


 
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

War Horses: Five More Family SUVs For Your Off-Road Summer

We call them war horses--tough off-road SUVs with enough room for a family to make the great outdoor trek this summer. We've brought you the first five in our group (check... June 14, 2011 by 


 
2011 Volvo XC60 Adventure

2011 Volvo XC60: A Not-So Quick Drive

Volvos are known for safety, but the Swedish automaker's also trying to build a reputation for its all-weather, all-activity vehicles--the XC range of crossovers. Earlier... June 14, 2011 by 


 
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan First Drive

Blending new elements with an existing look is tough, and often fails. You should have seen the 70-something gentleman trying to rock 30-something "hair" aboard my recent... June 14, 2011 by  3


 
2011 GMC Acadia Denali

GM's Full-Size Crossovers Get Minor Changes For 2013

If you’re looking for a major redesign on the 2013 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse or GMC Acadia, it appears that you have a bit longer to wait. The Lambda-platform... June 13, 2011 by 


 
2010 Cadillac Escalade

GM Planning New Full-Size SUVs for 2014

GM is planning a major overhaul of its full-size SUV fleet for the 2014 model year. The automaker said today that it will spend $331 million to renovate its assembly plant in... May 26, 2011 by  5


 
2011 Volvo XC90 FWD 4-door I6 Angular Front Exterior View

Recall Alert: 2010 - 2011 Volvo XC90

Volvo has issued a recall for up to 350 vehicles. This recall affects 2010 and 2011 Volvo XC90s with a manufacture date between January 29, 2010 and August 16, 2010. The... May 20, 2011 by 


 
2011 Hyundai Tucson FWD 4-door Auto GLS PZEV Open Doors

2011 Hyundai Tucson GLS: Quick Drive

All images by Anne Proffit Hyundai's smaller crossover, the handsome Tucson was redesigned in 2010 and needed few if any upgrades for the 2011 sales season. Based on a... May 12, 2011 by 


 
2011 Lincoln MKX FWD 4-door Angular Front Exterior View

2011 Lincoln MKX Is a Top Safety Pick

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has kind words for the 2011 Lincoln MKX today, calling it a Top Safety Pick. The Top Safety Pick award goes to vehicles that... May 10, 2011 by  1


 
2011 Honda CR-V

2012 Honda CR-V Delayed in Japan Quake Aftermath

A replacement for the current Honda CR-V crossover will be delayed, as Honda struggles to regain parts production in earthquake-ravaged Japan. The Wall Street Journal says... May 2, 2011 by 


 
2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV

2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV: Driven

When driving the Cadillac Escalade—even in the context of the same trip—it's quite easy to feel both reverence and revulsion. At close to 19 feet long, the... April 28, 2011 by 


 
2012 Mazda MAZDA5

Third Row Seats: The 6 Smallest, Easiest-Parking Vehicles With Them

If you require seating for six or seven, you'll probably need a third row. But at the moment that you realize you need more than five seating positions, your entire range of... April 26, 2011 by 


 
2013 Chevrolet Malibu

Is There A Malibu Wagon In Chevy’s Future?

Journalists paying attention to comments made by Mark Reuss, GM’s North American President, during the 2011 New York Auto Show – in particular, Automotive News... April 25, 2011 by  3


 

 
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