Honda first gave us the CR-V small utility and it satisfied all those roles, and it has become the class of the small ute market. The Pilot is Honda's first entry into the mid-size SUV market. They have learned their lessons well. Read More »

What can you say about a svelte two-seat sports car that runs to 40 mph in only the first of six forward gears, packs sophisticated hardware to control suspension, traction and brakes, and -- with pedal pushed down to the medal -- tops out at well over twice any legal highway speed? Only one word comes to mind: Corvette. Read More »

On rural routes tracing through Michigan farmlands to the southwest of Detroit, a big LeSabre sedan in new Celebration trim marking the 2003 centennial anniversary of Buick scoots along a narrow two-lane section road at legal speed with scant sounds from engine or wind intruding to the plush passenger compartment. Read More »

Lucky for us car lovers, Acura added a snazzy six-speed transmission to its sporty CL Type-S for 2003. It showcases Acura's hallmark precision with short throws and a tight, mechanical feel -- just what we were hoping for. Read More »

The RSX Type-S- is a two-door coupe with hatchback styling that fits into the compact class and carries the muscular rendition of an all-aluminum 2.0-liter Honda engine coupled to a six-speed manual transmission with close ratios and a short-throw stick off the console. Read More »

More Than Half (55%) Of All Americans Making Monthly Payments On Car Leases Or Loans Say These Loans Are Burdensome Enough To Prevent Them Making Major Purchases, Such As For Homes, Appliances Or Furniture, According To The Cambridge Consumer Credit Index. Read More »

Introduced in 2003, the XC90 is the Volvo’s’ first entry in the SUV market. The XC90 is a mid-size luxury SUV built on the same P2 large-car platform as the S80 luxury sedan. The Crossover SUV segment – in this case the cross is between a passenger car and an SUV -- is crowded with competitors like the Lexus RX 330, Acura MDX, Mercedes M Class and the BMW X5. Read More »

Gruen Texas - Driving the 2004 Ford F-150 on Texas Hill Country roads is like putting on a favorite old sweater; it feels comfortable and familiar, it has plenty of room, and is a reliable standard. This truck is meant for country roads and heavy work. But it can do anything you ask it to from carrying a load of wood, pulling a loaded horse trailer or taking the family out for burgers and a movie on Saturday night. Read More »

For just over three years, Jim Snelling has been teaching car control techniques in a small, low key school in Orange County, California. Jim is a true believer, swimming against the current of the safety establishment, demonstrating that skill improvement can help drivers avoid crashes. Read More »

I have acquaintances who look upon auto leasing as a giant ripoff. In their view the rates are too high, the terms are sinister, and only the banks can be depended on to treat us fairly. Read More »