Cars: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Ten Best Fuel Efficient Cars
Here at About Cars, our philosophy is that a fuel-efficient car shouldn't requrie one to give up comfort, safety and enjoyment. That's why this isn't just a by-the-numbers list of cars with the best fuel economy. Instead, the About Cars test drivers and I are pleased to present our list of cars we think are the creme-de-la-creme of high-mileage cars - including hybrids, turbodiesels, and other high-MPG, fuel-efficient cars.
Here at About Cars, our philosophy is that a fuel-efficient car shouldn't requrie one to give up comfort, safety and enjoyment. That's why this isn't just a by-the-numbers list of cars with the best fuel economy. Instead, the About Cars test drivers and I are pleased to present our list of cars we think are the creme-de-la-creme of high-mileage cars - including hybrids, turbodiesels, and other high-MPG, fuel-efficient cars.
Fuel Saving Tips
Yes, your car can get better gas mileage! These Top Ten Fuel Saving Tips will help you improve your car's fuel economy and use less gasoline. Most of these tips will give you a slight increase in MPG -- but together the gas mileage improvements can really add up. Save money and use less fuel. From Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
Yes, your car can get better gas mileage! These Top Ten Fuel Saving Tips will help you improve your car's fuel economy and use less gasoline. Most of these tips will give you a slight increase in MPG -- but together the gas mileage improvements can really add up. Save money and use less fuel. From Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2007 BMW M6 convertible
2007 BMW M6 convertible
2007 BMW M6 convertible
2009 BMW X6 interior black
2009 BMW X6 interior black
2009 BMW X6 interior black
2008 Audi A5 interior
2008 Audi A5 interior
2008 Audi A5 interior
Small Cars You Can Live With
In years past, small fuel-efficient cars that got excellent gas mileage were limited in scope to economy cars. Today, automakers are building high-MPG cars that are more luxurious, more flexible and more sporty than ever. Check out this list of the Top 10 small cars you can live with, with links to About.com test drives and new car reviews.
In years past, small fuel-efficient cars that got excellent gas mileage were limited in scope to economy cars. Today, automakers are building high-MPG cars that are more luxurious, more flexible and more sporty than ever. Check out this list of the Top 10 small cars you can live with, with links to About.com test drives and new car reviews.
Best Cars for Teens
Here are ten cars that are easy to drive and affordable to buy, insure and run. Another Top Picks list from the road testers at About Cars.
Here are ten cars that are easy to drive and affordable to buy, insure and run. Another Top Picks list from the road testers at About Cars.
2008 Audi R8 Cutaway
2008 Audi R8 Cutaway
2008 Audi R8 Cutaway
Fun, fuel-efficient cars
Who says "fun" and "frugal" are mutually exclusive?
Who says "fun" and "frugal" are mutually exclusive?
2007 Toyota Prius
The 2007 Toyota Hybrid Prius Touring Edition is the first variant of Toyota's popular Prius Hybrid; it gets fancier wheels and a "European-tuned" suspension. Does the Touring Edition make the Toytoa Prius more fun to drive - and more importantly, does it affect the Prius Hybrid's stellar mileage? Read on to find out. Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
The 2007 Toyota Hybrid Prius Touring Edition is the first variant of Toyota's popular Prius Hybrid; it gets fancier wheels and a "European-tuned" suspension. Does the Touring Edition make the Toytoa Prius more fun to drive - and more importantly, does it affect the Prius Hybrid's stellar mileage? Read on to find out. Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2008 Audi R8 front three-quarter view
2008 Audi R8 front three-quarter view
2008 Audi R8 front three-quarter view
2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP
2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP
2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP
2009 Chevrolet Camaro concept
2009 Chevrolet Camaro concept
2009 Chevrolet Camaro concept
2007 Mazda 3 rear view
2007 Mazda 3 rear view
2007 Mazda 3 rear view
Toyota - New for 2009
What's new in the Toyota car lineup for 2009. Includes changes, updates and redesigns to the 2009 Toyota, Camry, Solara, Avalon, Corolla, Matrix, Prius, and Yaris.
What's new in the Toyota car lineup for 2009. Includes changes, updates and redesigns to the 2009 Toyota, Camry, Solara, Avalon, Corolla, Matrix, Prius, and Yaris.
2007 MINI Cooper
2007 MINI Cooper
2007 MINI Cooper
2007 Honda Fit base
High gas prices have many people longing to get back to basics, and Honda has responded with the new-for-2007 Fit. Small in size, cheap in price, and easy on fuel consumption, the Fit is an easy-to-own Honda that gets back to basics, in a surprisingly sophisticated kind of way. I drove the $14,445 Honda Fit Base; EPA fuel economy estimates with the 5-speed manual transmission are 33 city, 38 highway. 2007 Honda Fit: Tested by Aaron Gold, one of the experts at About.com Cars.
High gas prices have many people longing to get back to basics, and Honda has responded with the new-for-2007 Fit. Small in size, cheap in price, and easy on fuel consumption, the Fit is an easy-to-own Honda that gets back to basics, in a surprisingly sophisticated kind of way. I drove the $14,445 Honda Fit Base; EPA fuel economy estimates with the 5-speed manual transmission are 33 city, 38 highway. 2007 Honda Fit: Tested by Aaron Gold, one of the experts at About.com Cars.
Cars for Women
Women's driving needs differ from men's. Herewith the Top 10 Cars for women as chosen by the automotive experts at About Cars.
Women's driving needs differ from men's. Herewith the Top 10 Cars for women as chosen by the automotive experts at About Cars.
2008 Dodge Viper interior
2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 interior
2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 interior
2008 Ford Focus
The Ford Focus has been redesigned for 2008, and owners of 2007 and older Focii will barely recognize the new car. New styling inside and out, a new model lineup, and a new two-door coupe are hallmarks of the 2008 Ford Focus. But what made the old Focus so appealing was its European-bred road manners. Does the new Focus measure up to its predecessor? Read on. Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
The Ford Focus has been redesigned for 2008, and owners of 2007 and older Focii will barely recognize the new car. New styling inside and out, a new model lineup, and a new two-door coupe are hallmarks of the 2008 Ford Focus. But what made the old Focus so appealing was its European-bred road manners. Does the new Focus measure up to its predecessor? Read on. Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
DSG: What it is, how it works
The six-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) or S-Tronic transmission from Volkswagen and Audi is a self-shifting transmission that overcomes many of the problems with traditional manuals and automatics, and works faster than other sequential manuals. DSG is available on cars such as the Audi TT and A3 and Volkswagen GTI, Jetta GLI, and Golf R32. How the DSG works is explained here by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
The six-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) or S-Tronic transmission from Volkswagen and Audi is a self-shifting transmission that overcomes many of the problems with traditional manuals and automatics, and works faster than other sequential manuals. DSG is available on cars such as the Audi TT and A3 and Volkswagen GTI, Jetta GLI, and Golf R32. How the DSG works is explained here by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2007 Jaguar XK Coupe
2007 Jaguar XK Coupe
2007 Jaguar XK Coupe
2008 Lamborghini Reventon dashboard
2008 Lamborghini Reventon dashboard
2008 Lamborghini Reventon dashboard
2009 Mazda6
The Mazda6 has always been the automotive equivalent of a hole-in-the-wall restaurant: Small and cramped, lousy location, but the food is out of this freakin' world. Now, imagine that the guy who owns the place has decided to build an addition, paint the walls, hire a couple more waitresses and clean the place up a bit. That what Mazda has done with the 2009 Mazda6. The ambiance is better, but is the food still any good? Read on. Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
The Mazda6 has always been the automotive equivalent of a hole-in-the-wall restaurant: Small and cramped, lousy location, but the food is out of this freakin' world. Now, imagine that the guy who owns the place has decided to build an addition, paint the walls, hire a couple more waitresses and clean the place up a bit. That what Mazda has done with the 2009 Mazda6. The ambiance is better, but is the food still any good? Read on. Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2007 Bentley Continental GTC
2007 Bentley Continental GTC
2007 Bentley Continental GTC
2007 VW Passat Wagon 3.6 interior
2007 VW Passat Wagon 3.6 interior
2007 VW Passat Wagon 3.6 interior
2008 MINI Cooper Clubman
You'd think a test drive of the Clubman would be pretty simple -- after all, the Cooper Clubman is simply an extended-length version of the MINI Cooper. Like the regular Cooper, the Clubman is available in regular and S models, the S with a more powerful turbocharged engine. It prioritizes the fun-to-drive factor above everything else (notably comfort and cargo space). So why am I having such a hard time writing this review? Read on. Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
You'd think a test drive of the Clubman would be pretty simple -- after all, the Cooper Clubman is simply an extended-length version of the MINI Cooper. Like the regular Cooper, the Clubman is available in regular and S models, the S with a more powerful turbocharged engine. It prioritizes the fun-to-drive factor above everything else (notably comfort and cargo space). So why am I having such a hard time writing this review? Read on. Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2008 Audi R8 right-front view
2008 Audi R8 right-front view
2008 Audi R8 right-front view
Audi RS6 Avant dashboard
Audi RS6 Avant dashboard
Audi RS6 Avant dashboard
Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet Spark
2008 Smart Fortwo
Conceived by Swiss watchmaker Swatch and designed in conjunction with Daimler, parent company of Mercedes-Benz, the Smart Fortwo microcar has been all the rage in traffic-choked European cities since its introduction in 1998. Smart has recently redesigned the Fortwo and is now bringing it to America as both a coupe and a convertible, the former -- which I test here -- in Pure and Passion trim levels. Is the Smart the right car for America -- and is America ready for the Smart? Read on.
Conceived by Swiss watchmaker Swatch and designed in conjunction with Daimler, parent company of Mercedes-Benz, the Smart Fortwo microcar has been all the rage in traffic-choked European cities since its introduction in 1998. Smart has recently redesigned the Fortwo and is now bringing it to America as both a coupe and a convertible, the former -- which I test here -- in Pure and Passion trim levels. Is the Smart the right car for America -- and is America ready for the Smart? Read on.
2007 Hyundai Accent hatchback
2007 Hyundai Accent hatchback
2007 Hyundai Accent hatchback
2006 Pontiac G6 dash
2006 Pontiac G6 GT convertible dashboard
2006 Pontiac G6 GT convertible dashboard
2007 Mazda 3 S Sedan
Introduced in 2004, the Mazda 3 quickly earned a reputation as the most fun-to-drive car in the compact class. But 2007 brings a host of redesigned competitors, and class standards are moving up. How does the 2007 Mazda 3 compare to the competition? Read on. Mazda 3 S Touring sedan: Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
Introduced in 2004, the Mazda 3 quickly earned a reputation as the most fun-to-drive car in the compact class. But 2007 brings a host of redesigned competitors, and class standards are moving up. How does the 2007 Mazda 3 compare to the competition? Read on. Mazda 3 S Touring sedan: Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2007 Audi S8
2007 Audi S8
2007 Audi S8
2007 Nissan Versa S sedan
When Nissan introduced the all-new 2007 Versa in hatchback form, we at About.com Cars immediately fell in love -- in fact, I named the car to our list of the [Best New Cars of 2007[/link]. That assessment was based on the uplevel Versa SL hatchback. This time I've driven the entry-level Nissan Versa S in 4-door sedan form. Does the Nissan Versa lose its luster once you start taking away options? Read on.
When Nissan introduced the all-new 2007 Versa in hatchback form, we at About.com Cars immediately fell in love -- in fact, I named the car to our list of the [Best New Cars of 2007[/link]. That assessment was based on the uplevel Versa SL hatchback. This time I've driven the entry-level Nissan Versa S in 4-door sedan form. Does the Nissan Versa lose its luster once you start taking away options? Read on.
2008 Dodge Viper ACR @ LAAS07
2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR LAAS07
2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR LAAS07
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon
I'm a big fan of station wagons, and I really enjoyed the last two Jetta sedans I drove (an '08 Jetta SE an an '07 Jetta GLI) -- so I was really looking forward to testing the new-for-2009 Jetta wagon. As wagons go, the Jetta SportWagen (yes, it's spelled with an "e") seems to hit all the high pointsSo is the Jetta SportWagen the wagen -- er, wagon -- of my dreams? Read on. 2009 VW Jetta SportWagen: Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
I'm a big fan of station wagons, and I really enjoyed the last two Jetta sedans I drove (an '08 Jetta SE an an '07 Jetta GLI) -- so I was really looking forward to testing the new-for-2009 Jetta wagon. As wagons go, the Jetta SportWagen (yes, it's spelled with an "e") seems to hit all the high pointsSo is the Jetta SportWagen the wagen -- er, wagon -- of my dreams? Read on. 2009 VW Jetta SportWagen: Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2008 Honda Civic
Why does one by a Honda Civic? Let me count the ways. You buy a Honda Civic because it's smart. You buy a Honda Civic because it's economical. You buy a Honda Civic because it's... luxurious? That's the idea behind the new-for-2008 Honda Civic EX-L, which adds leather upholstery and heated front seats to the top-of-the-line Civic EX. Is this the mini-luxury-car you've been looking for? Read on. 2008 Honda Civic: Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to cars at About.com.
Why does one by a Honda Civic? Let me count the ways. You buy a Honda Civic because it's smart. You buy a Honda Civic because it's economical. You buy a Honda Civic because it's... luxurious? That's the idea behind the new-for-2008 Honda Civic EX-L, which adds leather upholstery and heated front seats to the top-of-the-line Civic EX. Is this the mini-luxury-car you've been looking for? Read on. 2008 Honda Civic: Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to cars at About.com.
Chevrolet Camaro concept rear
Chevrolet Camaro concept rear end detail
Chevrolet Camaro concept rear end detail
Best new cars of 2008
Best new cars of 2008
Best new cars of 2008
Ford Euro Fusion
Ford Euro Fusion
Ford Euro Fusion
2007 Jaguar XK Convertible
2007 Jaguar XK Convertible
2007 Jaguar XK Convertible
2009 Toyota Corolla
Now in its 10th iteration, the Toyota Corolla has become an icon on American roads, a symbol of simplicity and practicality. While other compact sedans have sought to differentiate themselves, the new 2009 Toyota Corolla treads in the footsteps of its predecessors. Did Toyota make the right move by giving us more of the same? Read on. Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
Now in its 10th iteration, the Toyota Corolla has become an icon on American roads, a symbol of simplicity and practicality. While other compact sedans have sought to differentiate themselves, the new 2009 Toyota Corolla treads in the footsteps of its predecessors. Did Toyota make the right move by giving us more of the same? Read on. Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2008 Ford Flex
2008 Ford Flex
2008 Ford Flex
Cadillac SLS
Cadillac SLS
Cadillac SLS
Accord concept rear view
Honda Accord Coupe concept rear view
Honda Accord Coupe concept rear view
2007 Hyundai Tiburon
2007 Hyundai Tiburon
2007 Hyundai Tiburon
2008 Ferrari F430 at LAAS07
2008 Ferrari F430 LAAS07
2008 Ferrari F430 LAAS07
2009 Nissan GT-R front LAAS07
2009 Nissan GT-R front view LAAS07
2009 Nissan GT-R front view LAAS07
Volkswagen- New for 2009
What's coming to the Volkswagen lineup in 2009 and beyond. Includes changes to new 2009 and 2010 VW cars and future cars including the VW Golf, GTI, R32, Jetta, Passat, Rabbit, and New Beetle.
What's coming to the Volkswagen lineup in 2009 and beyond. Includes changes to new 2009 and 2010 VW cars and future cars including the VW Golf, GTI, R32, Jetta, Passat, Rabbit, and New Beetle.
2008 C63 AMG instrument panel
2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG instrument panel
2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG instrument panel
Mercury Cougar
Mercury Cougar
Mercury Cougar
2008 BMW M3 Coupe @ LAAS07
2008 BMW M3 Coupe LAAS07
2008 BMW M3 Coupe LAAS07
2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet
2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet
2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet
Least Expensive Cars
Are cheap cars really all that cheap? We've driven the ten least-expensive cars on the American market, and here we share our opinions of the cars that carry the lowest sticker prices in the US.
Are cheap cars really all that cheap? We've driven the ten least-expensive cars on the American market, and here we share our opinions of the cars that carry the lowest sticker prices in the US.
2008 BMW 5-series
2008 BMW 5-series
2008 BMW 5-series
2008 Civic MUGEN Si interior
2008 Honda Civic MUGEN Si interior
2008 Honda Civic MUGEN Si interior
Chevrolet Captiva
Chevrolet Captiva
Chevrolet Captiva
2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z
2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z
2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z
2009 Toyota Corolla S int
2009 Toyota Corolla S interior
2009 Toyota Corolla S interior
2008 C-Class Sport interior
2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport interior
2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport interior
CVT - What it is, how it works
What is a Continuously Variable Transmission (or CVT), how does it work, and what makes the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) superior to a conventional automatic transmission? This article explains, in simple terms, what the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is and how it works. By Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
What is a Continuously Variable Transmission (or CVT), how does it work, and what makes the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) superior to a conventional automatic transmission? This article explains, in simple terms, what the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is and how it works. By Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2007 BMW 3-srs coupe interior
2007 BMW 3-series coupe interior
2007 BMW 3-series coupe interior
2007 Volvo S60
2007 Volvo S60
2007 Volvo S60
Maybach 62S - LA Auto Show
2007 Mayback 62S at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show
2007 Mayback 62S at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show
2007 Mazda 3 interior
2007 Mazda 3 interior
2007 Mazda 3 interior
2007 Lexus IS250 interior
2007 Lexus IS250 interior
2007 Lexus IS250 interior
Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta
Affordable Softtops
It isn't necessary to mortgage the farm for the pleasure of driving a convertible. Here are 10 fun-to-drive softtops that won't break your bank account.
It isn't necessary to mortgage the farm for the pleasure of driving a convertible. Here are 10 fun-to-drive softtops that won't break your bank account.
2009 BMW X6 right-front view
2009 BMW X6 right-front view
2009 BMW X6 right-front view
2007 Chevrolet Aveo Sedan
2007 Chevrolet Aveo Sedan
2007 Chevrolet Aveo Sedan
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid
With the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid, hybrid technology has gone mainstream. The 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid is exactly what the doctor ordered: A perfectly ordinary mid-size car that simply uses less fuel. But with the added weight of all its amenities, how frugal can the Camry Hybrid be? Very. The 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid: Tested, driven and reviewed by Aaron Gold, one of the expert test drivers at About Cars.
With the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid, hybrid technology has gone mainstream. The 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid is exactly what the doctor ordered: A perfectly ordinary mid-size car that simply uses less fuel. But with the added weight of all its amenities, how frugal can the Camry Hybrid be? Very. The 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid: Tested, driven and reviewed by Aaron Gold, one of the expert test drivers at About Cars.
2008 Mercedes-benz CLK63 AMG
2008 Mercedes-benz CLK63 AMG "Black Series"
2008 Mercedes-benz CLK63 AMG "Black Series"
2009 BMW X6 cargo bay
2009 BMW X6 cargo bay
2009 BMW X6 cargo bay
2009 BMW X6 interior tan
2009 BMW X6 interior tan
2009 BMW X6 interior tan
2008 Audi A5 coupe rear view
2008 Audi A5 coupe rear view
2008 Audi A5 coupe rear view
BMW - New for 2009
What's coming to the BMW lineup in 2009 and beyond. Includes changes to new 2009 and 2010 BMW cars and future cars including the 3-series (328, 335), 5-series, 6-series, 7-series, M3, M5, M6, X3, X5, X6 and Z4.
What's coming to the BMW lineup in 2009 and beyond. Includes changes to new 2009 and 2010 BMW cars and future cars including the 3-series (328, 335), 5-series, 6-series, 7-series, M3, M5, M6, X3, X5, X6 and Z4.
2008 Audi S5 coupe rear view
2008 Audi S5 coupe rear view
2008 Audi S5 coupe rear view
2008 Lexus IS-F interior
2008 Lexus IS-F interior
2008 Lexus IS-F interior
Top Ten Cars to Give as Gifts
Want to give your loved one a car as a gift? Here's a list of the ten best cars to give as gifts, with links to test drives and new car reviews from Aaron Gold and the experts at About.com Cars.
Want to give your loved one a car as a gift? Here's a list of the ten best cars to give as gifts, with links to test drives and new car reviews from Aaron Gold and the experts at About.com Cars.
2007 E-Class E63 AMG
2007 Mercedes E-Class E63 AMG
2007 Mercedes E-Class E63 AMG
Chevrolet Vectra
Chevrolet Vectra
Chevrolet Vectra
Hyundai Genesis concept
Hyundai Genesis concept
Hyundai Genesis concept
Honda - New for 2009
What's coming to the Honda lineup in 2009 and beyond. Includes changes to new 2009 and 2010 Honda cars and future cars including the Accord, Civic, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Element, Fit, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, S2000, FCX, hybrids and diesels.
What's coming to the Honda lineup in 2009 and beyond. Includes changes to new 2009 and 2010 Honda cars and future cars including the Accord, Civic, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Element, Fit, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, S2000, FCX, hybrids and diesels.
Pontiac G5 Pursuit
Pontiac G5 Pursuit
Pontiac G5 Pursuit
2006 Volkswagen GTI Test Drive
The fifth generation Volkswagen (VW) GTI is arguably the best version of VW's hot hatch since the first Volkswagen GTI came to America in 1984. The new 2006 Volkswagen GTI features a hot 2.0T turbo engine with FSI direct injection and 6-speed manual or DSG gearbox. The 2006 VW GTI looks great and goes like stink. We love it! The 2006 Volkswagen GTI: Road test driven and reviewed by Aaron Gold, one of the experts at About.com Cars.
The fifth generation Volkswagen (VW) GTI is arguably the best version of VW's hot hatch since the first Volkswagen GTI came to America in 1984. The new 2006 Volkswagen GTI features a hot 2.0T turbo engine with FSI direct injection and 6-speed manual or DSG gearbox. The 2006 VW GTI looks great and goes like stink. We love it! The 2006 Volkswagen GTI: Road test driven and reviewed by Aaron Gold, one of the experts at About.com Cars.
2008 Honda Accord LX interior
2008 Honda Accord LX-P Sedan interior
2008 Honda Accord LX-P Sedan interior
2008 Cadillac STS
2008 Cadillac STS
2008 Cadillac STS
2009 Audi A4 rear view
2009 Audi A4 red rear view
2009 Audi A4 red rear view
Best of 2008: The also-rans
Not the Best New Cars of 2008 -- Which cars didn't make the list, and why
Not the Best New Cars of 2008 -- Which cars didn't make the list, and why
2007 Nissan Altima
It's been eight years since Nissan moved the Altima into the big leagues in terms of styling, size and performance. By car standards, that's an eternity -- and yet the previous version of the Altima seemed as fresh and new in '06 as it did in '99. If I was Nissan, I'd be reluctant to change the Nissan Altima, too. But change it they have, and the new Nissan Altima is an excellent example of keeping the good and upgrading the not-so-good. Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
It's been eight years since Nissan moved the Altima into the big leagues in terms of styling, size and performance. By car standards, that's an eternity -- and yet the previous version of the Altima seemed as fresh and new in '06 as it did in '99. If I was Nissan, I'd be reluctant to change the Nissan Altima, too. But change it they have, and the new Nissan Altima is an excellent example of keeping the good and upgrading the not-so-good. Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2007 Ford Mustang GT interior
2007 Ford Mustang GT interior
2007 Ford Mustang GT interior
Ford Focus
Ford Focus
Ford Focus
Pontiac Matiz G2
Pontiac Matiz G2
Pontiac Matiz G2
Best cars for moms
Who says motherhood demands a minivan or big SUV? Here are ten cars that are perfect for moms, with lots of family-friendly features that mothers everywhere will approve of.
Who says motherhood demands a minivan or big SUV? Here are ten cars that are perfect for moms, with lots of family-friendly features that mothers everywhere will approve of.
Ford S-MAX
Ford S-MAX
Ford S-MAX
2007 Nissan Sentra test drive
A complete redesign for 2007 transforms the Nissan Sentra from one of the dullest cars in its class to one of the most spectacular. Bigger inside than most of its rivals, the new 2007 Nissan Sentra offers mid-size space in a compact body, and the Nissan Sentra's optional CVT transmission holds the promise of better fuel economy than a manual with the convenience of an automatic. Read on to learn how the Nissan Sentra works in the real world. Reviewed by Aaron Gold, Guide to Cars at About.com.
A complete redesign for 2007 transforms the Nissan Sentra from one of the dullest cars in its class to one of the most spectacular. Bigger inside than most of its rivals, the new 2007 Nissan Sentra offers mid-size space in a compact body, and the Nissan Sentra's optional CVT transmission holds the promise of better fuel economy than a manual with the convenience of an automatic. Read on to learn how the Nissan Sentra works in the real world. Reviewed by Aaron Gold, Guide to Cars at About.com.
2008 Audi S5
2008 Audi S5
2008 Audi S5
2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG
2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG
2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG
2008 Audi S5 coupe front view
2008 Audi S5 coupe front view
2008 Audi S5 coupe front view
Ford Mondeo
Ford Mondeo
Ford Mondeo
2009 Pontiac Vibe
Pontiac's Vibe is all-new for 2009. Though the wedge-shaped roofline and 5-door "wagonette" body style hark back to the first-generation Vibe, the new Vibe is an up-to-date package that's strong on safety, practicality and versatility. As you can tell, I really liked this car -- read on to find out why. Price range(including options) $15,895 to $23,230, EPA fuel economy estimates 20-26 city, 26-32 highway. 2009 Pontiac Vibe: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
Pontiac's Vibe is all-new for 2009. Though the wedge-shaped roofline and 5-door "wagonette" body style hark back to the first-generation Vibe, the new Vibe is an up-to-date package that's strong on safety, practicality and versatility. As you can tell, I really liked this car -- read on to find out why. Price range(including options) $15,895 to $23,230, EPA fuel economy estimates 20-26 city, 26-32 highway. 2009 Pontiac Vibe: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit
With a power increase to 170 horses from a naturally-aspirated 2.5 liter five, the 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit is not your average economy car. Well-equipped, well-built, family-friendly yet fun to drive, the 2008 Rabbit is the Volkswagen you've been waiting for. 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit: Reviewed by Philip Powell, one of the expert test drivers at About.com Cars.
With a power increase to 170 horses from a naturally-aspirated 2.5 liter five, the 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit is not your average economy car. Well-equipped, well-built, family-friendly yet fun to drive, the 2008 Rabbit is the Volkswagen you've been waiting for. 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit: Reviewed by Philip Powell, one of the expert test drivers at About.com Cars.
Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet
Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet
Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet
2009 Dodge Challenger SE pic
2009 Dodge Challenger SE
2009 Dodge Challenger SE
Chevrolet Camaro Conv Concept
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible concept
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible concept
2008 Mercedes E320 BLUETEC
My first Mercedes-Benz E320 BLUETEC diesel test drive was a Mercedes-organized event in which we got to flog the diesel-powered Benz through the desert surrounding Las Vegas. This year I wanted to get some more accurate mileage figures, so Mercedes handed me the keys to a 2008 E320 BLUETEC for a thousand miles of travel. How did the diesel Mercedes do? Read on. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320 BLUETEC: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
My first Mercedes-Benz E320 BLUETEC diesel test drive was a Mercedes-organized event in which we got to flog the diesel-powered Benz through the desert surrounding Las Vegas. This year I wanted to get some more accurate mileage figures, so Mercedes handed me the keys to a 2008 E320 BLUETEC for a thousand miles of travel. How did the diesel Mercedes do? Read on. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320 BLUETEC: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI asks: Why go hybrid when a diesel like the Jetta TDI can do the job as well, at less cost and with less complexity? Volkswagen isn't reluctant to put you to the test, offering the 2006 Jetta TDI. The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Tested, analyzed, driven and reviewed by Philip Powell, one of the experts at About Cars.
The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI asks: Why go hybrid when a diesel like the Jetta TDI can do the job as well, at less cost and with less complexity? Volkswagen isn't reluctant to put you to the test, offering the 2006 Jetta TDI. The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Tested, analyzed, driven and reviewed by Philip Powell, one of the experts at About Cars.
2007 Chrysler 300 LW
2007 Chrysler 300 long-wheelbase
2007 Chrysler 300 long-wheelbase
2007 Honda Civic EX
Redesigned last year, the Honda Civic is a mainstay of the compact sedan world. So how does the 2007 Honda Civic EX sedan stack up against the competition? Read our 2007 Honda Civic EX sedan review to find out. Tested by Liz Kim, one of the expert reviewers at About.com Cars.
Redesigned last year, the Honda Civic is a mainstay of the compact sedan world. So how does the 2007 Honda Civic EX sedan stack up against the competition? Read our 2007 Honda Civic EX sedan review to find out. Tested by Liz Kim, one of the expert reviewers at About.com Cars.
2008 Hummer H2
2008 Hummer H2
2008 Hummer H2
Opel Kadett
Opel Kadett
Opel Kadett
Chevrolet Optra Hatchback
Chevrolet Optra Hatchback
Chevrolet Optra Hatchback
Ford Sierra Cosworth
Ford Sierra Cosworth
Ford Sierra Cosworth
2006 Honda Civic Hybrid
The 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid will attract attention for its high fuel economy (how's 50 MPG grab you?). But after test driving the Honda Civic Hybrid, Philip Powell found that the Hybrid is the most appealing Civic for more reasons than just economy. The CVT transmission and Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) endow the Civic Hybrid with a smooth, powerful ride. The 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid: Tested, driven and reviewed by Philip Powell, one of the expert test drivers at About.com Cars.
The 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid will attract attention for its high fuel economy (how's 50 MPG grab you?). But after test driving the Honda Civic Hybrid, Philip Powell found that the Hybrid is the most appealing Civic for more reasons than just economy. The CVT transmission and Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) endow the Civic Hybrid with a smooth, powerful ride. The 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid: Tested, driven and reviewed by Philip Powell, one of the expert test drivers at About.com Cars.
Lexus - New for 2009
What's coming to the Lexus lineup in 2009 and beyond. Includes changes to new 2009 and 2010 Lexus cars and future cars including the IS (IS250, IS350, IS-F, GS (GS350, GS400, GS450h), LS (LS460, LS460L, LS600h)
What's coming to the Lexus lineup in 2009 and beyond. Includes changes to new 2009 and 2010 Lexus cars and future cars including the IS (IS250, IS350, IS-F, GS (GS350, GS400, GS450h), LS (LS460, LS460L, LS600h)
2007 Hyundai Tiburon interior
2007 Hyundai Tiburon interior
2007 Hyundai Tiburon interior
Chevrolet Montana/Tornado
Chevrolet Montana/Tornado
Chevrolet Montana/Tornado
2008 Audi R8 rear view
2008 Audi R8 rear view
2008 Audi R8 rear view
2007 Dodge Caliber
2007 Dodge Caliber
2007 Dodge Caliber
2007 Honda Civic Si sedan
The 2007 Honda Civic Si sedan is one of the hottest family-friendly compact cars on the market. With 197 horsepower, an 8,000 RPM redline, a rock-solid suspension and a very reasonable price ($21,885 base, $23,835 as tested), the 2007 Honda Civic Civic Si sedan looks like a winner on paper. How does the 2007 Honda Civic Si sedan work in real life? Read on. 2007 Honda Civic Si sedan: Tested by Aaron Gold, Guide to Cars at About.com.
The 2007 Honda Civic Si sedan is one of the hottest family-friendly compact cars on the market. With 197 horsepower, an 8,000 RPM redline, a rock-solid suspension and a very reasonable price ($21,885 base, $23,835 as tested), the 2007 Honda Civic Civic Si sedan looks like a winner on paper. How does the 2007 Honda Civic Si sedan work in real life? Read on. 2007 Honda Civic Si sedan: Tested by Aaron Gold, Guide to Cars at About.com.
2008 MINI Clubman interior
2008 MINI Cooper Clubman interior
2008 MINI Cooper Clubman interior
2009 Toyota Corolla XRS rear
2009 Toyota Corolla XRS rear view
2009 Toyota Corolla XRS rear view
Audi RS6 Avant interior
Audi RS6 Avant interior
Audi RS6 Avant interior
2008 Honda Civic interior
2008 Honda Civic interior
2008 Honda Civic interior
2008 Volkswagen R32 interior
2008 Volkswagen R32 interior
2008 Volkswagen R32 interior
Ford Transit
Ford Transit
Ford Transit
2007 Bentley Azure
2007 Bentley Azure
2007 Bentley Azure
2006 Mazda 5 interior
2006 Mazda 5 interior
2006 Mazda 5 interior
2007 Suzuki SX4
Small in size, cheap in price, and long on features, the all-new Suzuki SX4 gives small cars from Korea and Japan a run for their money. The Suzuki SX4 delivers space, safety, value, a long warranty and a high-fun-to-drive factor, and all-wheel-drive at an uynbelievably inexpensive price. The catch? Fuel economy isn't so good. The 2007 Suzuki SX4: Tested and analyzed by Aaron Gold, one of the experts at About.com Cars.
Small in size, cheap in price, and long on features, the all-new Suzuki SX4 gives small cars from Korea and Japan a run for their money. The Suzuki SX4 delivers space, safety, value, a long warranty and a high-fun-to-drive factor, and all-wheel-drive at an uynbelievably inexpensive price. The catch? Fuel economy isn't so good. The 2007 Suzuki SX4: Tested and analyzed by Aaron Gold, one of the experts at About.com Cars.
2009 Mazda RX-8 left-front view
2009 Mazda RX-8 left-front view
2009 Mazda RX-8 left-front view
2009 Dodge Challenger R/T pic
2009 Dodge Challenger R/T front view
2009 Dodge Challenger R/T front view
2008 Lancer Evo side view
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution side view
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution side view
2007 PT Cruiser Conv interior
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible interior
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible interior
Ford Ka
Ford Ka
Ford Ka
2008 Honda Accord EX-L int
2008 Honda Accord EX-L sedan interior
2008 Honda Accord EX-L sedan interior
2007 Toyota Prius interior
2007 Toyota Prius interior
2007 Toyota Prius interior
Chevrolet Epica
Chevrolet Epica
Chevrolet Epica
2008 Audi R8 interior left
2008 Audi R8 interior left
2008 Audi R8 interior left
2008 C300 Luxury interior
2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Luxury interior
2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Luxury interior
Ford Transit Connect
Ford Transit Connect
Ford Transit Connect
2007 Lexus IS350 interior
2007 Lexus IS350 interior
2007 Lexus IS350 interior
Best Cars for Dads
Here are ten cars that are perfect for dads -- cars that combine a modicum of practicality with high cool quotient and fun-to-drive factor that make them ideal for fathers.
Here are ten cars that are perfect for dads -- cars that combine a modicum of practicality with high cool quotient and fun-to-drive factor that make them ideal for fathers.
2008 Subaru STI interior
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI interior
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI interior
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse frt-lt
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT front-left view
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT front-left view
BMW X6 Active Hybrid concept
BMW X6 Active Hybrid concept
BMW X6 Active Hybrid concept
Chevrolet New Astra
Chevrolet New Astra
Chevrolet New Astra
2007 NISMO 350Z interior
2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z interior
2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z interior
2007 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee front view
2007 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee front view
2007 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee front view