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Truck Trend's Best in Class 2008

It's that time of year again. We've collected the vital information on every pickup, sport/utility vehicle, crossover, and minivan and put all the data into charts for you to sift through. Every Full-Size, Compact, Pickup, SUV, Minivan, and More! more

First Test: 2009 Kia Borrego

Good truck. Bad time: A solid answer to a question few are asking. more

First Look: 2009 Honda Ridgeline

A mid-model refresh means no big changes - Probably the most obvious changes to the vehicle for '09 are cosmetic, meaning the front fascia is clearly designed to look more familial with the recently released and redesigned Honda Pilot. more

Rocky Mountain Hybrids: 2009 Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango Hybrid

The new Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen Hemi hybrids will share technology and basic transmission pieces with the hybrid GM SUVs, BMW X6, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, the next Ram, and potentially the Dakota. more

First Drive: 2009 Kia Borrego

Seattle to L.A. in Kia's Big Tow -- 1200 miles in one brand-new V-8-powered SUV with satellite radio and an iPod jack, no sweat. more

Road Test: 2009 Chevrolet Travezrse

It's getting to the point where crossovers are becoming more like minivans or station wagons and less like traditional SUVs--but for some people, that's nothing to be ashamed of. more

First Look: MTM builds 702 horsepower RS6R

"Sleepers" are somewhat of a rarity in today's aftermarket comprised mostly of huge spoilers and even bigger wheels. But from the small town of Wettstetten, Germany, automotive equivalents of wolves in sheep's clothing are produced carefully and methodically more often than not. more

4x4 SUV Comparison: 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Land Rover LR2, Nissan Xterra, and Toyota FJ Cruiser

Three Days in the Valley: Hunger, Death, and the Search for the Most Capable, Least Compromised Off-Roader more

Long Term Update 2: 2008 Hyundai Veracruz

7 months and 12,081 miles -- One a trip to Arizona, copy editor James Dryden observed that the Veracruz "sails like a boat down the freeway." more

First Look: JE Design makes the Porsche Cayenne stand out

In Turbo form, the 2009 Porsche Cayenne is possibly one of the most extreme vehicles on the market today. check out Germany's JE Design -- best known for restyling cars from the Volkswagen group like the Touareg and Q7, now the tuner is taking a stab at their platform-mate with its new, JE Design Po more

First Look: 2009 Chevrolet Silverado

To keep the Silverado competitive for 2009, Chevy is mating Silverados powered by the 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L V-8 engines with a six-speed automatic transmission. more

First Drive: 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350

Mixed Messager: Sorting through the multiple personalities of the newest Baby Benz. more

Crossover Comparison: 2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Nissan Rogue vs. 2008 Saturn VUE vs. 2009 Subaru Forester vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4

Entry-level 'utes for the unwavering urbanite -- Art St. Antoine, Ed Loh, Scott Mortara, Julia LaPalme, and I are going to need some seriously distillated java-juice to shake off our lunch-induced stupors and formulate some conclusions about these cars. Cars? Those would be the five compact SUVs we' more

Crossover Comparison: 2008 Mazda CX-7 vs 2009 Subaru Forester XT vs 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Turbochargers: Three compact crossovers, all with force-fed fours, vie for peak performance. more

Long Term Update 5: 2007 Acura RDX

10 months and 23,415 miles - The RDX lacks what many other SUVs offer-lots of cubbies and cupholders for front passengers. more

First Look: 2009 Chevrolet HHR

Whether you like its retro-themed style or not, the Chevrolet HHR is arguably better looking than the PT Cruiser. more

Long-Term Update 3: 2007 Kia Rondo

7 Months and 11,877 Miles - Worker bee with Mini-Me minivan looks more

First Look: 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck

For a long time, rumors of a new El Camino or Caballero have been flying fast and furious. more

Preowned: 1997-2001 Honda Cr-V

Cute 'utes, once disdained by hard-core off-roaders and eschewed by status-conscious soft-roaders, are now in vogue--as is anything that gets better than 15 mpg. more

First Look: 2009 Mercury Mariner

The 2009 Mercury Mariner represents "Part 2" in a refresh effort that began with the 2008 model. more

Long Term Update 3: 2008 Mazda CX-9

8 months and 19,412 miles - With nearly 20,000 miles in only eight months of service, our long-term CX-9 is racking up the amoun more

First Look: JE Design spices up the 2008 Audi Q7 with Street Rocket tuning

With Porsche's Cayenne Turbo getting most of the aftermarket attention in Europe, well-known VAG modifier JE Design has decided more

Long Term Update 3: 2007 Honda CR-V

10 months and 15,918 miles - In 2007 the Honda CR-V became the best-selling sport/ute in the U.S., with over 219,000 sold more

Long Term Arrival: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Ltd.

Does the minivan's architect still have its mojo? more

First Drive: 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTEC

With all the buzz about climbing fuel prices, and how current buyers are looking for new ways to increase their efficiency, it l more