Added utility without sacrificing looks

Mazda used to make a 5-door 626 in the 1980's, and they have resurrected this practical configuration with the Mazda6.The hatch adds cargo carrying capacity simply unavailable with a conventional sedan, with the added bonus of an even sleeker profile ...

One of the original hot compacts

The Golf GTI is the icon of sporty hatchbacks, and dates back to 1983.VW finally brought the new GTI to the USA, several years after the European launch.A new 2.0L I-4 turbo puts out 200-bhp and 207 lb.-ft., which makes it the most powerful GTI ever ...

A stunning technological showcase in a bland wrapper.

As a popular hybrid icon, the Prius has no equal.With a roomy interior wrapped in a sleek, yet awkwardly styled body, the Prius quietly shouts "hybrid".Beneath the skin, Toyota's proprietary Hybrid Synergy Drive? integrates a 76-bhp 1.5L inline-4 with ...

What Changed:

The second generation xB has grown appreciably in size adding almost a foot in length and 3 inches in width.The styling features a smoother, more refined interpretation of its predecessor's boxy shape.Power is now provided by a larger 2.4L four ...

The Rabbit returns in time for another fuel crisis

Volkswagen pulled a Rabbit out of a hat, when everyone expected a Golf.Yes, the latest version of the Golf is called a Rabbit in the USA, just like in the early 1980's, when the Rabbit was the best-selling VW.The standard 115-bhp 2.0L engine is ...

Basic transportation from a Suzuki-badged Daewoo.

Built by Daewoo, the Suzuki Reno is powered by a 127-bhp 2.0L engine mated to a standard 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic.The 4-door hatchback Reno offers extra cargo space with the rear seats folded.Safety features include standard side ...

A new entry-level model for Nissan

Nissan will introduce a new sub-compact car to the US market to address the sales success of Scion.The new Versa will be sold in both 5-door and sedan forms and will slot below the all-new Sentra due next year.Versa will be powered by a 1.8L 4 ...

Value driven compact car

The Rio5 no longer looks like a bargain basement economy car.Kia has redesigned the Rio5 with crisp, dynamic styling that looks European, not Korean.A practical 5-door hatchback body provides maximum passenger and cargo capacity.The standard 1.6L I-4 ...

A timeless statement of extreme wealth

Rolls-Royce has long represented the ultimate British luxury automobile.A completely new Phantom sedan has been the result of the BMW influence on Rolls-Royce.As expected, a 453-bhp 6.75L V-12 motivates the Phantom via a ZF 6-speed automatic.Although ...

Custom ordered vehicle for chauffeur duty

This S-Class based sedan is the flagship from Daimler-Benz.The Maybach 62 is named for its 6.2 meter length, and is designed to be chauffeur driven, while the owner works in a mobile office in rear passenger compartment.For additional privacy, a power ...