It wasn’t too long ago that the Toyota T100, essentially an extended wheelbase compact pickup truck, was Toyota’s largest truck. That model was replaced in 2000 by a slightly larger Tundra that came in at …

Generation after generation, there has been a full-size Chevrolet truck available for consumer and work purposes. Indeed, the first Chevrolet truck was introduced in 1930 with the Silverado name appearing some 45 years later in …

The Ram line was split off from Dodge following parent Chrysler’s 2009 bankruptcy and restructuring. Beginning in the 2011 model year, the Dodge Ram 1500 became simply the Ram 1500, a full-size pickup truck that …

Nissan was the last manufacturer to bring a full-size pickup truck to the market, introducing its Titan truck for the 2004 model year. Although Toyota already had a model on the market, the Nissan was …

There isn’t much else that can be said about the Ford F-150 that truck enthusiasts don’t already know. Then again for everyone else much can be said about this truck line that launched as the …

The Mazda5 could possibly be considered a true minivan as this model is about the size and weight of the original Plymouth and Dodge minivans that Chrysler rolled out nearly three decades ago. Today’s minivans …

The Honda Odyssey is considered by some critics to be the best minivan on the market. Its closest competitor is the Toyota Sienna with the Chrysler Town & Country offering good competition too. Still, this …

The front- or all-wheel-drive Toyota Sienna is one of the top selling and highest rated minivans on the market. The Sienna arrived on the scene in 1998 and was quickly recognized by critics as a …

If the 2012 Volkswagen Routan looks familiar to you, then you’re seeing beyond its Volkswagen fascia to find a Chrysler minivan. Volkwagen and Chrysler hatched a deal that gave VW a minivan, a vehicle that …

Among minivans, the Kia Sedona doesn’t get mentioned in the same breath as the Toyota Sienna, the Honda Odyssey or the Chrysler Town & Country. Its price competitor is the Dodge Grand Caravan, but the …

Shoppers in search of a larger people hauler are much more likely to consider a crossover sport utility vehicle than a minivan, a segment that quickly replaced station wagons in the 1980s. The minivan segment …

Chrysler minivan maximizes its purpose.
Among minivans, the Chrysler Town & Country is one of the best appointed of them all. Available in three trim levels — Touring, Touring-L and Limited — the Town & Country …

Changes to the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan are few this year as this model is a carryover from a significant refresh made in 2011. As always, the Grand Caravan is one of the best selling …

Smallest Prius yet completes the Prii line.

Toyota’s Prius family or Prii, representing plural models, has been greatly expanded since the first Prius hit the market in 1997. Today, you can shop for five Prius models …

Is it a truck or is it an SUV? That is the question many people asked when the Chevrolet Avalanche made its debut nearly a decade ago, a vehicle that blends the best of both …

Popular subcompact’s inventory is getting replenished.
If you had trouble finding a Honda Fit in the past year, your problems should be coming to an end. The subcompact Fit, sold in the U.S. as a four-door …

By Charles K. Green

He is just 24 years old, but already has a pair of Formula One championships under his belt. This describes Sebastian Vettel, the German race car driver who began to drive for …

Subcompact Accent offers value and fuel efficiency.

The Hyundai Accent is a subcompact model, available as a four-door sedan or as a five-door hatchback. This model is priced from $12,445 for the sedan and from $14,595 …

Replacement for the Tiburon hits the market.

The Hyundai Veloster is a three-door coupe, an unusual vehicle designed to grab the attention of hip, urban, youthful drivers. As innovatively styled as it is sporty, well appointed …

By Harrison Card
Next generation Camry released for 2012 model year.

Toyota sells a lot of Camrys. The perennial best-selling car in America provides basic 5-passenger midsize sedan transportation needs for millions of drivers. Its reputation is …

Compact Elantra offers fluidic design, value and plenty of amenities.

The 2012 Hyundai Elantra is a five-passenger compact sedan, priced from $16,445, and loaded with such amenities and safety features as front and rear heated seats, …

The Hyundai Tucson is a compact, 5-passenger crossover sport utility vehicle model that is available in front- or all-wheel-drive. Priced from $19,045, this CUV is known for its exceptional value, good handling, spacious interior room …

The 2012 Volkswagen Passat is a midsized front-wheel-drive sedan that was designed with the American driver in mind. Built at Volkswagen’s new, state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the VW Passat is a five-passenger model …

Kia’s minivan soldiers on.
The Kia Sedona is a seven-passenger minivan and is made in South Korea. This vehicle is powered by its front wheels and offers a V-6 engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. …

Small Jeep is big on amenities.
The Jeep Compass and its sister, the Jeep Patriot, are compact crossover sport utility vehicles underpinned by the same platform found in the Dodge Caliber. Introduced for 2007, the Compass …

Small crossover is big on amenities.

Among compact SUV nameplates, the 5-passenger GMC Terrain is one of the newest on the market, introduced for the 2010 model year. Available in front- and all-wheel-drive, this spacious crossover …

Popular Honda crossover SUV soldiers on.

Among compact crossovers, the Honda CR-V is one the earliest models on the market and is also one of the top sellers. The current CR-V is now in its third …

When introduced as a 2001 model, the Ford Escape had some catching up to do. The Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 were already out on the market, compact sport utility vehicles that were doing an …

Hot-selling Sorento is now made in Georgia.

The Kia Sorento is a compact crossover sport utility vehicle produced by Kia Motors, a South Korean car manufacturer. The first generation model was produced from 2003 to 2009 …

Elegant Equus receives a larger, more powerful engine.

The largest and most expensive Hyundai is the Equus, an elegant sedan that competes against the Mercedes-Benz S550, the Lexus LS 460 and the BMW 760Li. This model, …

Competitively priced 2012 Rio sedan debuts.
Subcompact car prices have been rising in recent years, with most models now selling for above $15,000. A lower price point for this segment is important, as it allows first-time …

Unique three-door coupe goes on sale in September.

Hyundai’s newest model is its Veloster three-door coupe, a model that goes on sale this fall. This vehicle, powered by a 1.6-liter gasoline direct injection four cylinder engine, …

New transmissions help improve power and fuel efficiency.

The Kia Soul made its worldwide debut at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, going on sale the following spring. This boxy, urban vehicle has been a strong …

Toyota seeks to raise the subcompact model bar.

LOS ANGELES – The next generation Toyota Yaris will hit Toyota showrooms this fall, representing a slightly larger model, but featuring improved fuel economy. This subcompact vehicle, available …

By Harrison Card
Ultra low production supercar takes to the road this year.
The Noble car company of Britain, a boutique supercar maker, produces limited edition and expensive models, similar to what Saleen offers. The company’s founder, …

Current Ford Fusion is worth your consideration.
The Ford Fusion is on its last legs. No, not the model itself, rather the current generation of this popular midsize sedan is expected to be replaced, perhaps in …