Jeep reinvents its rugged dirt warrior for 2007 with a rigid new chassis and a longer and broader body, a new engine and more on-board safety systems. Read More »
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Feed Subscription2006 Jeep Commander Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Jeep, the DaimlerChrysler brand devoted exclusively to four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles, has a new SUV called Commander with three rows of seats for seven passengers. Read More »
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Styling on Toyota's newest SUV, the 2007 FJ Cruiser, is a modern interpretation of the old, iconic Land Cruiser. It has a unique California coolness to it that's great to find in Toyota's dull-looking lineup. Big, oversized knobs and buttons seem to match the FJ Cruiser's off-road toughness. The interior, while not quite of the same quality as Toyota's newest cars, is still above average for an off-road SUV. Read More »
2007 Honda Civic Si Compact Sedan
Honda's rakish hatchback coupe, enriched by sporty drive manners plus a high-tech engine, spins off a new four-door dubbed the Si Sedan. Read More »
2006 Infiniti M45 Mid-Size Luxury Sedan
New Car Review of the 2006 Infiniti M45 Mid-Size Luxury Sedan Base MSRP Range: $46,950 – $49,750 Base Invoice Range: $43,138 – $45,705 MSRP As Tested: $67,790 Versions: M45, M45 Sport. Vehicle Category: Mid-Size Luxury Sedan Engine Location: Front Engine Drive Wheels: Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive. Standard Engine: 3.5-liter, Dual Overhead Cam, 18-valves, V-6, 280 - horsepower at 6200 rpm ... Read More »
2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Mid-Size Coupe or Convertible
The history of Ford's popular Mustang pony car scores another performance record with the debut of the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500. Conformed as a hardtop coupe or soft top convertible, the GT500 becomes the most powerful factory-built Mustang ever. Read More »
2006 Dodge Charger Muscle Car Full-Size Sedan
Dodge takes the modern muscle car and transforms it into a high-performance machine dubbed SRT8. Read More »
2007 Ford Expedition Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Ford reworks the full-size SUV for 2007 with two new versions -- the standard-length Expedition and a stretched EL ("extended length") edition. Read More »
2007 Ford Edge Mid-Size Crossover Sport Utility Vehicle/Sedan
A new crossover SUV joins Ford's line for 2007 and tucks in size-wise sequence between the compact Escape and mid-size Explorer. Read More »
2007 Dodge Caliber R/T Compact Wagon
Like the love child of a Durango and a hatchback, the 2007 Dodge Caliber is surprisingly stylish, roomy and innovative for its price. It combines the practicality of a minivan with the efficiency of an economy car. The coolest feature -- literally -- in the 2007 Dodge Caliber is the Chill Zone, a little compartment by the glove box that keeps bottled drinks cold. Other neat features include a fold-out stereo for tailgate parties, a 110-volt AC outlet and a holder for your iPod built into the armrest. Read More »