It's hard to put into words the ecstatic feeling that comes from exploring this car's capabilities. The SVT Cobra will put a smile on you face when nothing else will. Driven hard, this car responds with confidence inspiring grip, incredible amounts of power and positive feedback through steering wheel and pedals. The clutch feels stiff and the gearbox notchy, but when it's time to hustle this car, these components come across as solid and precise. Read More »
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2003 Honda Civic Hybrid Fuel Gasoline-Electric Compact Sedan
Hybrid vehicles -- those that combine gasoline and electric power to get great fuel economy -- are nothing new, thanks to the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight that were introduced a couple of years ago. Read More »
2003 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy-Duty Full-Size, Super-Strength, Pickup Truck
Redesigned and re-equipped for 2003, the new Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks offer class-leading standard V8 power and the most powerful diesel in the heavy-duty segment. Read More »
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid Fuel Gasoline-Electric Sub-Compact Sedan
The Civic Hybrid is Honda's second hybrid model, following the two-passenger Insight, and the similar Toyota Prius. Hybrids use a small, efficient gasoline (or diesel) engine, just powerful enough to maintain cruising speed, and uses an electric assist motor for acceleration. The electric motor is powered by batteries, which automatically recharge as the hybrid is driven. The vehicle does not have to be, in fact, can't be "plugged in." Read More »
2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty Full-Size, One-Ton, Turbo Diesel Pickup Truck
Now there's a point to this crazy truck-based drag contest: It's designed to demonstrate that Ford's new Power Stroke Turbo Diesel in a Super Duty F-350 truck can out-muscle any other super-size diesel truck, even with the added handicap of a trailer loaded with a hulking SUV. Read More »
2003 Lincoln Aviator Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
The new generational design for Navigator represents a fresh approach with a stiff new structure, updated exterior styling and a contemporary design for the cabin with innovative features like the power-operated folding third-row bench seat. Read More »
2003 Mazda MPV Minivan
Is it a car, or a van, the decision rests with your mood of the moment? Whatever you ultimately decide that it is rest assured of this one important fact. This is a well executed vehicle. Read More »
2003 Mazda MPV Minivan
The Mazda MPV minivan is not your grandma's car. It is one of the few passenger vans to receive five-star ratings in all four out of 5 collision test categories. Read More »
2003 Lincoln Town Car Full-Size Luxury Sedan
Set on a stiff new platform and outfitted with a revamped suspension and responsive new steering mechanism, Town Car in any issue of 2003 quickly reveals in a drive up a wiggly route that it can perform handling tricks like no full-size American luxury sedan before it. Read More »
2003 Land Rover Range Rover Mid-Size Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle
The slope is 45 degrees. My instructor, Ken, tells me to drive over the edge and then take both feet off the brake and gas pedals. “Just let it do its thing.” And the Range Rover eases us down the frightening slope at 2 1/2 miles per hour, in complete safety. My heart was racing at 20,000 rpm. Read More »
