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2010-2011 New SUVs, Trucks, and Minivans Buyers Guide
We sort it out for you right here, including specs on all the new models, and our famous tongue-in-cheek star ratings. Let the more
Truck Trend's 2009 Best In Class
Every Full-Size, Compact, Pickup, SUV, Minivan, and More - 13 Winners in 11 Different Categories more
From Rock-Crawler to Desert-Runner: Toyota Enters a 4Runner in the Baja 1000
Not too long ago, Toyota Motor Sales received a call from Akio Nishimura, chief engineer for the Toyota 4Runner, wondering how hard it would be to get one of their new Fifth Generation 2010 4Runners ready for the Baja 1000, one of the most grueling races in the world, and a hard-core endurance t more
Long Term Update 5: 2009 Infiniti FX50 S
13 months and 26,862 miles - "WHAT a powerhouse!" says associate online editor Rory Jurnecka about the 2009 Infiniiti FX50. more
First Drive: 2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid
You Will Know It by Its Hood Bulge: The 2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid's saving grace is that unlike the General Motors hybrid SUVs and pickup trucks, there's no foot tall "hybrid" decal above the rocker panels. more
First Test: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
Cross Purposes: The blogs got it wrong more
First Test: 2011 Kia Sorento
Our first drive of the thoroughly reconceived 2011 Kia Sorento outlined the wholesale scrapping of the first-gen vehicle's Mercedes M-Class wannabe styling and body-on-frame tow-monster architecture in favor of the latest mode of fashion, the carlike crossover. more
Long Term Arrival: 2009 Kia Borrego EX 4x4
We look forward to putting some serious miles on our Borrego and seeing how Kia's first serious sport/ute effort stacks up both on congested, crossover-packed freeways and the trails of which soft-roaders can only dream. more
Support System: 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Passenger Van
Using a Full-Size 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Passenger Van To Lug the Big Stuff more
Pre-owned: 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender
Isuzu increasingly went to the GM well for its truck and SUV products. Case in point: the 2003 Ascender. more
Second Drive: 2010 Ford Flex SEL EcoBoost
Amidst a virtual sea of conservative crossovers, the Ford Flex EcoBoost stands out for its unmistakable design and an engine pr more
First Drive: 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty 2500/3500
Primo Hauler: We get wheel time with the new Dodge 2500 and 3500 pickups more
Quick Look: 2010 Ford Edge
The 2010 Ford Edge returns a Hollywood star, but without the L.A. tan and makeover. more
First Test: 2010 Lexus RX 350
Lexus' New Safe Haven: The new generation returns for 2010 with a new look, refreshed interior, revised engine, new transmissio more
First Test: 2010 Cadillac SRX 2.8L Turbo
Cadillac's RX: Though they share the same three-letter moniker, Cadillac's all new SRX is such a significant departure from the more
First Test: 2010 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD
The Volvo XC60 is more about exterior appearance and fairly rewarding on-road driving dynamics. That's a new, unusual thing for more
Long Term Verdict: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country
When we introduced this Town & Country to you in our August 2008 issue, we concluded by asking: "So, will its durability and de more
First Test: 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT
Mitsubishi's one-off prototype Outlander GT transforms into a production-ready vehicle. more
Long Term Update 4: 2009 Ford F-150
8 Months and 15,733 Miles - After 15,000 miles had accrued on the odo, the F-150 made its second service visit. more
First Test: 2010 Lexus RX 450h AWD
The Lexus RX 400h was the first luxury SUV available as a hybrid and quickly became a hot seller in what could be considered Le more
First Test: 2010 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost
The 2010 MKT is aiming to re-moor Lincoln to its roots while simultaneously fast stepping into the automobile's technological f more
2011 Future Trucks & SUVs
The Future vehicle Files, Part 2: More of the Coolest, Most Interesting, and Most Significant New Trucks & SUVs Coming in the Near Future more
First Test: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
The new Equinox is, first of all, quite attractive. Finally -- a credible player in the small SUV field. Just in the nick of ti more
First Test: 2010 GMC Terrain SLT AWD
GMC replaces the body-on-frame Envoy SUV with a new unibody CUV it calls the Terrain. Macho Man's CUV? more
2010-2011 New Van and Minivan Buyers Guide
The Ultimate Guide to All the Newest 2010-2011 Commercial vans, work vans, and minivans! more