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Purpose-built electric cars trump manufacturer-converted models Purpose-built electric cars trump manufacturer-converted models
There are two kinds of electric cars at this year’s electric vehicle symposium, fondly known as EVS26: Purpose-built electric cars, and those that have been built from standard gasoline cars. The difference could not be more stark. Cars that have...
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Best cars for all types of moms Best cars for all types of moms
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if a new car is on the wish list, there are many choices from which to select the perfect one. Whether she is a mother with young children or teens, has an outdoorsy or sporty personality, or an empty nester dreaming...
Best cars for all types of moms »
Kia Soul vs. Subaru Impreza, two versatile hatchbacks with significant differences Kia Soul vs. Subaru Impreza, two versatile hatchbacks with significant differences
The Kia Soul and Subaru Impreza hatchback are similar in some ways, such as engine size; use of simple controls; easy access to the noisy cabin; and comparable fuel economy, cargo room, and turning circles. Yet, there are big differences in styling and performance....
Kia Soul vs. Subaru Impreza, two versatile hatchbacks with significant differences »
We drive the first Chinese car expected in the U.S., the electric BYD e6 We drive the first Chinese car expected in the U.S., the electric BYD e6
Reports of an imminent invasion of Chinese cars have proved exaggerated for more than a decade. Promised introductions have failed to materialize, and those from BYD, Geely, and others that we’ve seen displayed at auto shows looked unready for prime time....
We drive the first Chinese car expected in the U.S., the electric BYD e6 »
Behind the wheel of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart small sedan Behind the wheel of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart small sedan
Chrysler dusted off the “Dodge Dart” nameplate for a small sedan based on an elongated and stretched platform shared with the Alfa Romeo Guilietta, a premium compact sold in Europe and elsewhere. This is the first new Dodge car to emerge from the Chrysler-Fiat...
Behind the wheel of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart small sedan »
The 2013 Volvo XC90 is showing its age in the very competitive luxury SUV market The 2013 Volvo XC90 is showing its age in the very competitive luxury SUV market
Lightly freshened for an early model-year introduction, the 2013 Volvo XC90 design dates back to 2003. Even with updates, this Volvo struggles in a class filled with newer, better competitors. To take measure, we bought an XC90 and ran it through our extensive...
The 2013 Volvo XC90 is showing its age in the very competitive luxury SUV market »
Luxurious Mercedes-Benz ML350 impresses, though there are better SUVs Luxurious Mercedes-Benz ML350 impresses, though there are better SUVs
The redesigned Mercedes-Benz ML350 bested the BMW X5 in the June CR issue face-off, but as impressive as it is in several measures, overall, this luxury SUV doesn’t outscore the class leaders–despite gaining considerably over the previous model. Our...
Luxurious Mercedes-Benz ML350 impresses, though there are better SUVs »
BMW X5 delivers sporting edge, but with compromises BMW X5 delivers sporting edge, but with compromises
BMW has a reputation for offering dynamic handling, great engines, nice interiors, and complicated controls. These traits are all present in the X5, an updated SUV that faced off against the Mercedes-Benz ML350 in the June issue of Consumer Reports. The X5 steps...
BMW X5 delivers sporting edge, but with compromises »
Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid – Charged up about our latest test car Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid – Charged up about our latest test car
The one Prius every hardcore green-car enthusiast has been waiting for, the Prius plug-in hybrid, has finally arrived at dealerships. And we just took delivery of ours. The Prius hybrid seemed such a natural for additional electric-only capability that aftermarket...
Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid – Charged up about our latest test car »
New Acura ILX small upscale sedan will start at $25,900 New Acura ILX small upscale sedan will start at $25,900
Acura has announced pricing and more details about the ILX, their new entry-level sedan set to go on sale May 22. The ILX will be positioned beneath the TSX in the Acura line up, providing a more affordable, and efficient, starting point. The ILX is based on the...
New Acura ILX small upscale sedan will start at $25,900 »

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