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Bob Plunkett is a veteran automotive reporter whose articles have appeared in industry and consumer magazines for 30 years. He currently produces syndicated automotive reports published weekly newspapers across North America, putting the reader in the driver's seat for a hands-on feel of a vehicle. An adventurer, Plunkett has raced cars, scaled mountains, dived with sharks and run on foot across entire countries to research his articles. For the decade of the 1980s he reported on automotive subjects for an Arkansas newspaper, and during that time wrote speeches for a young Arkansas governor, Bill Clinton. Today, Plunkett still writes from his Arkansas home, but he travels extensively, crisscrossing the globe to drive new cars.

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 »

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 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 »