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By Sheryll Alexander
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Did you know the day after Thanksgiving, otherwise known as Black Friday, is perhaps the best day of....
Luxury crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) just have it all: lots of passenger and cargo room,....
Every year, my auto-loving family takes dozens of road test review cars on the ultimate test: a....
Could autumn be a better time to pair a pumpkin-and-gold colored 2010 Infiniti FX50 with a post....
More and better advanced safety technology is coming to your car with Ford’s new inflatable seat....
No. 1: 2010 Chevrolet Traverse The top reason to pick the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse is seating. Yes,....
The sedan is perhaps the most popular car for families because these fun-to-drive cars are....
Crossover vehicles (CUVs) are fast becoming the most versatile vehicles on the road and the 2010....
The holidays are upon us and that means getting ready for family road trips. What can you....
Suzuki’s all-new, affordable, performance-tuned mid-sized Kizashi sedan is now available at....
Why do I love super tuned suspensions so much? Because cars like the finely-tuned 2010 Mazda RX-8....
Did you know car accidents are the number one killer of America’s teenagers? That’s a pretty....
With this summer’s “cash for clunkers” program being so popular, many Americans have....
Is the 2010 MAZDA3 as good as road test experts say? Take a road trip to scenic San Diego with an....
Mid-sized sedans are the new bread-and-butter vehicle for the auto industry. With Americans looking....
Urban vehicles from Scion and Honda as well as newcomers Nissan and Kia are just super fun to own....
People ask me all the time: “What’s your favorite car?” I usually don’t give them an answer....
Scion really has a good idea going with its “mono spec” pricing and tons of factory-approved and....
Tired of buying a car with five different trim levels, three different upgrade packages and lots of....
Smart phone apps are coming to your car. Yes, soon, there will be an app for turning your car into....
Is wireless internet really coming to your car? Well, maybe not for a couple more years, but....
Lots of Americans are ditching their gas-guzzling SUVs for fuel-efficient all-wheel drive (AWD)....
When buying a new car, there are now lots of super high tech (and sometimes super expensive)....
Are you thinking about buying a "green" car? Then look to today’s announcement from....
No. 1: 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 The 2010 MAZDA3 takes the top spot for overall best value car because with....
Now is the time to buy a Lexus SC 430. Why? Because after the 2010 model year, this luxurious and....
Last month, I had my first encounter with the subcompact Ford Fiesta when I met Fiesta Movement....
No. 1: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid The mid-sized sedan 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is an all-around great....
No. 1: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Who says American car companies aren’t making great green cars? The....
Are you thinking about buying a diesel-powered car rather than regular gasoline? If yes, check out....
Did you know the electronic stability control (ESC) on your new car may literally save your life?....
When buying a new car, should you considering spending some extra cash to get all-wheel –drive....
When GM recently announced that its fleet of 100 Chevrolet Equinox hydrogen-powered fuel cell....
No. 1: 2010 Ford Fusion HybridWho says American car companies aren’t making great cars? The 2010....
When buying a new car these days, you’ve got to consider way more than performance, safety and....
Modern cars are full of high tech improvements like blind spot monitoring and crash avoidance....
Did you know your new car can be hazardous to your health? It’s true. And I’m not talking about....
Karma is coming to a car dealer near you. Are some car salespersons about to get their due from....
Some Americans were elated to buy a new 2010 Toyota Prius with their big-time cash for clunkers....
Ever since its debut, Lexus’ RX series of mid-sized SUVs has been a hit. The 2010 Lexus RX 450h....
It is for good reason the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has been lauded by road test drivers and the....
For convertible coupe fans, the 2010 Lexus IS 250C is a dream come true. Finally, Lexus is offering....
Most car buyers look first to performance and features when buying a new car. Yes, the exterior is....
American auto journalists lauded the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro as a retro performance coupe that did....
Never before has a car turned so many heads as the 2009 Nissan Cube. On my weeklong road test,....
Why does it seem like Hyundai is on a roll? Because Hyundai has a “high value” approach to....
It seems the Euro-built Ford Fiesta has everything America is looking for these days in a vehicle:....
Sometimes, you are just looking for an overall good value in a vehicle. The 2009 Hyundai Tucson is....
Can you really make your own auto fuel from beer? Yes, you can! I mean, really, I saw it with my own....
No matter what political pundits say, the government’s “Cash for Clunkers” program is....
As CUVs go, the Nissan Murano has been a top pick with busy families since its debut in 2004. This....
Suzuki picked exactly the right moment to launch its mid-sized “luxury” sedan. (Okay, maybe the....
Some sports cars thrill immediately and others you have to get to know a bit more slowly. For me,....
When people discover I’m an auto journalist, I usually get this question: What is your favorite....
“Scrappage” programs around the world – like our CARS (Car Allowance Rebate System or “cash....
Imagine buying a brand new four-door sedan from Kia for around $5,200. Can this be for real, you....
I was surprised to find not only does the panoramic roof on the 2010 Mustang make the car look even....
Traveling with your dog or (dogs) on summer road trips can be fun and it can also be a pain in the....
I used to love sport wagons, then I loved sporty CUVs and now I’m completely smitten with the....
One of the coolest jobs in the world must be designing new cars. And today, I was invited to....
Wouldn’t it be cool (and frugal) to trade in your gas-guzzling clunker for a super fuel efficient....
I really fell in love with the 2009 Ford Mustang GT, so is this road test warrior equally enamored....
Driving is bad for your health and that includes your eyes. Summer road trips can be especially hard....
Want to get rid of that gas guzzler and take advantage of the federal government’s new “cash for....
With consumers strapped for cash this summer, some car companies are offering free or reduced gas....
This summer, hotels, inns and resorts around the country are begging for guests by handing out gas....
Why do I love the Suzuki SX4 so much? As an automotive journalist, I’ve put this versatile compact....
Hybrid trucks have come a long way. And the 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid (and its 2009 Chevrolet Silverado....
Mid-sized luxury sedans are the stuff of legend with their all-around package of generous creature....
With high humidity and triple-digit temperatures, summer weather creates a potentially dangerous....
Can you believe the world’s first green tires can now be bought at your local tire distributor?....
With gas at more than $3 a gallon, do you need some help at the gas pump this summer? Well, the good....
Crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) are so hot today, so it’s no wonder Nissan introduced its....
In these rough economic times, especially for car dealerships, can you believe one car dealer is....
Suzuki was awarded the “largest improvement” in J.D. Power and Associates’ 2009 Initial....
When MINI’s all-electric vehicle was introduced at last year’s LA Auto Show, I was floored. How....
Identity thieves are everywhere these days, especially when traveling. So, how can you protect....
Yesterday, in an unprecedented online presentation, GM introduced its new 2010 Buick LaCrosse to....
I’ve been writing for a few years now about how vehicles are becoming more and more like rolling....
The 2009 Infiniti G37 is certainly a sporty supercharged coupe. But is it worth the price when it....
America’s first trash-to-fuel refinery is here! Rentech, Inc. has announced plans to build such a....
The Obama Administration last week bought $210 million worth of fuel-efficient vehicles from Ford ,....
It seems the U.S. government is finally bailing out the auto industry the right way: buying cars. On....
Want more stress-free driving? Valvoline, one of the nation’s largest motor oil companies, is....
Which minivan is truly tops in interior, exterior, performance, fuel efficiency, safety and quality?....
Should you really consider buying a Chrysler Town & Country in today’s bankruptcy market?....
Is it time to buy a new car for your high school or college graduate? Penny-pinching grads need fuel....
I’m not convinced hydrogen-powered vehicles are better than all-electric ones. However, the....
Women are traveling solo more and more these days. In fact, according to the Travel Industry....
Why do I now believe the 2009 Buick Enclave may be the most perfect luxury CUV on the market today?....
Will hydrogen or electric power dominate America’s transportation future? That was the question on....
Flat-fold seats in cars are SUPER important. Really? Are you kidding me? No, I’m absolutely....
You made your decision: No more gas-powered cars for you! You have decided to go green in your new....
My family was super excited when we packed up a shiny black 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid to the....
What was it like to drive the 2010 Kia Soul to Top Chef Stefan Richter’s house for an....
Did you know that the technology in new cars is at least four years old when it finally comes time....
Hyundai is on a roll. Not only have many of its latest models won prestigious awards, but sales are....
Did you know 7.3 million motorists get stranded on summer road trips? That means you will likely....
We all know driving is hazardous for your health with about 34,000 fatal accidents each year. But,....