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Our new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 brings top-down fun to the track Our new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 brings top-down fun to the track
We just took delivery of a car that is made for spring: a “Mars Red” SLK250. This two-seat convertible is just what the doctor ordered to get us out of the winter doldrums. And if the cold weather reappears, our SLK has a folding hardtop, heated...
Our new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 brings top-down fun to the track »
2012 Ford Mustang Recall 2012 Ford Mustang Recall
Ford has announced that they are recalling certain model year 2012 through 2013 Mustang vehicles for failing to comply with Federal Safety Standard No. 102 “Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect” and 108...
2012 Ford Mustang Recall »
Buying a 2012 Audi Q5 2.0T Quattro to test proved easy Buying a 2012 Audi Q5 2.0T Quattro to test proved easy
Any consistent reader of the Consumer Reports blog knows that when buying test cars, we try to do nearly all of the research and interaction with the salesperson(s) online. And while most domestic and Asian brands work well this way, it’s harder when buying...
Buying a 2012 Audi Q5 2.0T Quattro to test proved easy »
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 »
Hyundai Veloster dares to be different Hyundai Veloster dares to be different
At a time when all automakers are offering small, fuel-efficient cars, they are mostly stamped out from the same cookie cutter. Familiar shapes and boring personalities are commonplace. But then there is the Hyundai Veloster, a three-door couple-like hatchback...
Hyundai Veloster dares to be different »
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 »
2013 Scion FR-S sports coupe starts at $25,000, priced less than Subaru BRZ 2013 Scion FR-S sports coupe starts at $25,000, priced less than Subaru BRZ
Scion today announced pricing on its upcoming, rear-drive FR-S sports coupe. The car will sell for $24,930 with a six-speed manual transmission and $26,030 with a six-speed automatic, factoring destination charges. That makes the FR-S less expensive than its mechanical...
2013 Scion FR-S sports coupe starts at $25,000, priced less than Subaru BRZ »

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