Crisp body styling for the Jetta sedan features a brash face with chrome grille flanking oversized corner lamps and aerodynamic lines sweeping up a canted windshield and across the arching roof. Read More »

The mid-size Passat sedan grows up with a new design in 2006 that positions this car closer to the luxury class. Passat's body expands by three inches in length and width, which translates to more room for riders Read More »

The full-size Volkswagen sedan amounts to an ultra-premium limousine on a stretched wheelbase with luxury gear aboard. Read More »

Toyota might as well have called the Scion xB the "box." Or, rather, the "ugly box." The 2006 model has changed little since last year "” meaning it still looks a little too funky for most drivers. Read More »

The 2006 Dodge Charger - here is Daimler Chrysler's chance to put a new spin on a piece of American history, and they practically steal the back window off of Ford's redesigned Mustang. We don't want to use the term "copy-cat," but - don't get us wrong - other than the Pony-like back half, the 2006 Dodge Charger is exactly what it sounds like: a hard-charging, speed-loving, fuel-eating hedonistic blast from the past. Read More »

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 is like French lingerie - expensive, racy and like absolutely nothing else you've ever slipped into. Read More »

A body that looks like a shrunken minivan on the Suzuki Aerio SX, shown here, draws more compliments than most cars in its price range. It starts around $14,500 and comes with lots of standard equipment, but it lacks overall refinement. While the Suzuki Aerio has a surprisingly big, comfortable cabin, many of the surfaces inside are covered in a cheap-feeling plastic that feels tacky compared to some of its competitors, even those cheap rides from Korea. Read More »

With a mid-size structure but full-size cabin space and seats for all in the family, the Impala line of sedans ranks among the best-selling passenger cars in America and it's also been the most popular Chevrolet. For 2006, the series gets a substantial make-over featuring sharp new exterior styling, a revamped passenger compartment with premium options like leather upholstery and innovative flip-and-fold rear seats, and new trim and powertrain choices. Read More »

Chevy's svelte two-seat sports car works as a coupe and convertible or new Z06 fixed-roof hatchback -- the most powerful production model in Corvette's 53-year history. With a name tracing to the 1963 Sting Ray special showroom race car, Z06 for 2006 carries race-honed gear like carbon-fiber composite fenders and an awesome engine. Read More »

Compact cars from Chevrolet shape up as a four-door sedan or two-door coupe. They display bold styling on the outside and a five-seat passenger compartment laced with gear. Read More »