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The 2008 Nissan Rogue

an affordable crossover SUV with good mileage

Saving Gas: Three sensible tips for coping with the gas crisis.
A new article by Kaben Nanlohy

Road Rage: Here are some tips for protecting yourself and other drivers from the hazards of anger on the road.
A new article by Kaben Nanlohy

Driving While Pregnant: I’m a mother of two and have been in this position before. Here are tips to new and expectant mothers for safe and comfortable car rides.
A new article by Lauren Fix, the Car Coach

The 2008 Nissan Rogue
Nissan's first foray into the small crossover SUV market is attractive and comfortable, gets good mileage and is fun to drive. And it's affordable.

The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart
Mitsubishi's new Ralliart provides a surprisingly engaging, rewarding driving experience for the family car buyer who wants to have a little fun.

The 2008 Volvo XC70
The Cross-Country Volvo XC70 Estate Car competes with SUVs, and wins, earning the recommendation of a teenager to his mom.

The 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon The rally-bred Impreza WRX Wagon has been softened into something you'd enjoy if you love fast cars but wish to look like a responsible adult.

The 2008 Saturn View Green Line General Motors is rolling out hybrids with a flourish, and the Saturn Vue Green Line is one of the latest, offering affordability in a hybrid crossover SUV.

The 2008 smart fortwo The new fortwo has funky style, and offers plenty of room, safety, convenience, and economy.

The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Finally, real competition for Camry & Accord by a US maker. The new Malibu is a solid, comfortable, American sedan with plenty of value.

The 2009 Nissan Murano The second generation Murano has more style, more comfort and more performance than the wildly popular first gen Murano.

The Suzuki SX4 Sport is a tall sedan that impressed us. We found that it has great value for the money along with a smooth powertrain and good space utilization .

The Toyota Corolla is one of the most popular small sedans on the planet. We tested the new 2009 Corolla and found a lot to like .

What do you mean the Audi R8 is not a family car? There are plenty of families with only two people. I could make a case for that. Meet the civilized super car, the 2008 Audi R8, A mid-engine 420 horsepower super car, driving all four wheels, all for a cool $109,000 (plus lots of tax)

Mazda reintroduces the CX-9 crossover with a larger, more powerful engine answering the one minor criticism we had when we reviewed it last year. Go Mazda!

Infiniti introduces a new personal crossover, the 2008 Infiniti EX35 A crossover that acts like a sport sedan with plenty of new gadgets to make any techie happy

The Ford Freestyle has been reincarnated as the new Ford Taurus X A new happy face and more muscle under the hood make this crossover a worthy contender

The Honda Accord is all new and better then ever with more power, more room, more style and more refinement

The 2008 Toyota Highlander Bigger and badder, this new crossover is hard to beat

more road test articles...

Tires are often neglected till it's too late.
Here are some tips.

more car care articles...

How to diagnose fluid leaks under your car

more car repair articles...

Ever jump into a rental car only to be frustrated with the unfamiliar controls? You are not alone.

Tips to help you stay awake while driving

more driving articles...

Meyers Manx SR2
Bend a Popsicle stick over your thumb. The curve, a neat ellipse, is the shoulder line of the Meyers Manx SR2

Watch out for Flood Damaged Cars. How to avoid buying a flood damaged car. What to do if your car was caught in a flood. A new article by Lauren Fix, the Car Coach

2008 Volvo C30

2008 Suzuki SX4 Sport

2008 Volkswagen R32

2009 Toyota Corolla

2008 Honda Accord

2008 Chrysler Town & Country

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