This twisty two-lane road seems like it was designed expressly to show off the four-wheel agility of the redesigned 2012 Acura TL sports sedan equipped with Acura's SH-AWD (Super-Handling All-Wheel-Drive) equipment. The computer-managed SH-AWD system can disburse the powertrain's considerable torque not only to wheels fore and aft but the left or right ones too. It's always engaged and enables the vehicle to maneuver on wet or dry pavement with the uncanny agility of a wily sports car. Read More »
2012 Mazda5 Compact Minivan
It holds six people in a family-friendly layout like a minivan, but it's infused with the fun-to-drive Mazda spirit. The sliding doors and small size make it great for urban environments. Read More »
2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Midsize SUV Sport Utility Vehicle
The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is a cross-breed between a crossover and a true SUV, with a car-like body riding atop a truck-like frame. It can do some off-road driving but is quieter than a Jeep Wrangler. Read More »
2012 Cadillac CTS-V Luxury Mid-Size Sedan
If you want the fastest four-door car in the world, this is it. It's designed for the racetrack but is comfortable enough to use for ordinary driving — an American engineering masterpiece. Read More »
2012 Acura TL Midsize Luxury Sedan
The good news about the new Acura TL is that it's a nicer version of the Honda Accord. The bad news? It's a nicer version of the Honda Accord. Read More »
2011 Lexus IS350C Compact Luxury Convertible
The IS C, which is now Lexus' only convertible, looks great with the roof up or down. It has a retractable hard top that folds away into the trunk with the push of a button. Materials are freakishly soft in the Lexus' IS C's cabin. The leather, dash covering and headliner all make you want to caress them. Read More »
2011 Lexus RX 350 Lexus Luxury Mid-Size SUV
The current generation RX 350 has styling that is a subtle evolution of previous models. Considering how many of today's crossover vehicles have copied the RX's look lately, it's a clear trend-setter. Inside, the RX has the same quality and attention to detail that has made Lexus cars famous. But an optional joystick controller seems like an unnecessary use of technology. Read More »
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Minivan
Dodge revamped the look of its Grand Cherokee for 2011, but the biggest changes are under the hood. It now has Chrysler's Pentastar V-6 engine, which gives it more power and better fuel economy. Inside, the Grand Caravan gets a new dash and door treatment that is a big improvement over last year's model. It has softer materials, but the back seats still feel cheap compared to the Honda Odyssey. Read More »
2011 Suzuki SX4 Compact Crossover
Since its introduction in 2007, Suzuki's SX4 Crossover has maintained a loyal following by effortlessly blending the nimble handling of a compact five-door with the "adventure sport" capability of all-wheel drive. Read More »
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport Midsize Sedan
With the introduction of the 2010 Kizashi, followed by the debut of the 2011 Kizashi Sport, Suzuki challenges the otherwise sleepy midsize sedan segment. Read More »