Avoiding the outlandish styling direction that so many new pickups are taking, Nissan's basic Frontier focuses more on functionality than on sizzle. It's a basic pickup in the classic American tradition. There's nothing too unusual about the Frontier's interior. It has a roomy front seat and, like in most pickups, a dash covered in cheap-feeling plastics. Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionAre You Accident-Prone? What’s Your Sign?
If your significant other is a Gemini, you might want to hide the car keys. On the other hand, if a Capricorn is your child’s designated carpool driver this week, you can rest assured your offspring are in the safest possible hands. Suncorp Metway Ltd. reviewed 160,000 accident claims filed over a three-year period and came back with a list ... Read More »
2007 Nissan Pathfinder Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
The Nissan Pathfinder looks like a truck, and guess what? It is one. Unlike crossover vehicles that use a car-like frame to improve comfort on pavement, the Pathfinder has a truck-like ladder frame designed for off-road performance. Other than an abundance of hard plastic everywhere, there's not much to dislike about the Pathfinder's cabin. It has three rows of seats, two of which are roomy and comfortable. Read More »
2007 Nissan Quest Minivan
The Nissan Quest has an unusually curvy body for a minivan. It's also available in several bold colors. One of the most unique features on the Nissan Quest is this big skylight that extends all the way to the back-row seats. Even little kids riding back there deserve to see the sky. Read More »
2006 Kia Sedona Minivan
Kia's minivan expands on a new platform with a longer wheelbase and wider track. Read More »
2006 Mini Cooper S Sub-Compact Car and Convertible
Car Review of the 2006 Mini Cooper S Compact Car and Convertible Read More »
2006 Mazda MPV Minivan
Base MSRP Range: $22,115 – $28,515 Base Invoice Range: $20,475 – $26,377 MSRP as Tested: $29,075 Versions: LX-SV, LX, ES. Vehicle Category: Minivan Engine Location: Front Engine Drive Wheels: Front-Wheel Drive . Standard Engine as Tested: 3.0-liter, Dual Overhead Cam, 16-valves, V-6,200 – horsepower at 6200 rpm and 200 lb-ft torque at 3000 rpm. Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 18/25. Transmission: 5-speed ... Read More »
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Full-Size Pickup Truck
MSRP As Tested: $29,710 Versions: Short Bed, Long Bed. Vehicle Category: Full-Size Pickup Truck Engine Location: Front Engine Drive Wheels: All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive. Standard Engine as Tested: 4.7-liter, Single Overhead Cam, 24-valves, V-8 Hemi,245 – horsepower at 6200 rpm and 230 lb-ft torque at 3600 rpm. Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 19/21. Transmission: Six-speed manual, Five-speed automatic. Standard Safety ... Read More »
2007 Hyundai Accent Sub-Compact Economy 3-door Hatchback
Hyundai's sub-compact for the economy class pops out in a new three-door hatchback coupe variation for 2007 with two trims -- GS and SE. Read More »
2006 Honda Ridgeline Mid-Size Sport Utility Truck
Described as a sport-utility truck (SUT), Honda's new truck combines attributes of a powerful full-size pickup and a high-hiked and trail-ready SUV. Read More »