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Long-Term Update: 2004 Nissan Titan 4X2 SE Long-Term Update: 2004 Nissan Titan 4X2 SE
Nissan waited a while to join the full-size pickup party, but, boy, did they bring it when they did. more
Long-Term Update: 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 HD Long-Term Update: 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 HD
With the warmer months behind us, we finally gave our long-term Ram Heavy Duty a breather. more
Long-Term Update: 2005 BMW X3 2.5i Long-Term Update: 2005 BMW X3 2.5i
With the continuing popularity of SUVs--even with current fuel prices--it's surprising that BMW has managed for so long with the X5 as its... more
Long-Term Test Update: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica Long-Term Test Update: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica
Nearing the end of its time in our midst, this car suffered a minor mishap. more
Long-Term Introduction: 2004 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4x4 V-8 Long-Term Introduction: 2004 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4x4 V-8
This isn't an inexpensive SUV, nor does it lack any of the creature comforts of many of today's luxury-SUV offerings more
Long-Term Update: 2004 Ford F-150 Long-Term Update: 2004 Ford F-150
Ford's F-150 has been America's best-selling truck for the past 26 years, but will the all-new-for-2004 version have what it takes to keep... more
One-Year Test Update: 2003 Dodge Ram 2500HD One-Year Test Update: 2003 Dodge Ram 2500HD
As the term with our 2003 Truck of the Year comes to a close, we're still enamored with the 2500HD's Hemi power plant, macho looks, and... more
One-Year Test Update: 2003 Dodge Ram 2500HD One-Year Test Update: 2003 Dodge Ram 2500HD
As the term with our 2003 Truck of the Year comes to a close, we're still enamored with the 2500HD's Hemi power plant, macho looks, and... more
One-Year Test Update: 2004 Ford F-150 One-Year Test Update: 2004 Ford F-150
Ford's F-150 has been America's best-selling truck for the past 26 years, but will the all-new-for-2004 version have what it takes to keep... more
One Year Test Verdict: 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche One Year Test Verdict: 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
Anyone who says sport/utilities aren't changing the way trucks are built has never been in an Avalanche. more
One-Year Test Verdict: 2001 Mazda Tribute ES One-Year Test Verdict: 2001 Mazda Tribute ES
The sports car of SUVs? more
One-Year Test Verdict: 2001 Mazda Tribute ES One-Year Test Verdict: 2001 Mazda Tribute ES
The sports car of SUVs? more
One-Year Test Update: 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 HD One-Year Test Update: 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 HD
During our 2003 Truck of the Year competition, one pickup stood above the rest in the looks-and-c... more
One-Year Test Update: 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 HD One-Year Test Update: 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 HD
During our 2003 Truck of the Year competition, one pickup stood above the rest in the looks-and-c... more
Long-Term Update: 2001 Toyota Sequoia Long-Term Update: 2001 Toyota Sequoia
"The back hatch is too heavy to pull down with one hand, and the third-row seats are difficult to disengage, but the truck's handling is... more
Long-Term Update: 2002 Dodge Ram Sport Long-Term Update: 2002 Dodge Ram Sport
"I was going to say this rig pulls well for a 4.7-liter V-8, but then I popped the hood and found the good ol' 360 (5.9-liter) V-8. That... more
Long-Term Update: 2002 Ford Explorer XLT Long-Term Update: 2002 Ford Explorer XLT
Building on a segment-buster more
One-Year Test Update: 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche One-Year Test Update: 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
"The Avalanche reminds me of a good movie you can watch over and over: Each time you drive it, you discover some new configuration or... more
One-Year Test Update: 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche One-Year Test Update: 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
"The Avalanche reminds me of a good movie you can watch over and over: Each time you drive it, you discover some new configuration or... more
One-Year Test Update: 2003 Toyota Matrix One-Year Test Update: 2003 Toyota Matrix
"I never thought I'd be saying this, but Pontiac's version looks better than the Matrix, at least in this trim level." --Matt Stone more
One-Year Test Update: 2002 GMC Envoy One-Year Test Update: 2002 GMC Envoy
An SUV with impressive 'right-size' packaging more
Long Term Update: 2001 Pontiac Aztek AWD GT Long Term Update: 2001 Pontiac Aztek AWD GT
"While it branches itself into a whole, new genre, combining many SUV and minivan cues, we can't help but feel it has too little of each." more
Long Term Update: 2002 GMC Envoy Long Term Update: 2002 GMC Envoy
The winner of Motor Trend's 2002 Sport/Utility of the Year more
One-Year Test Update: 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche One-Year Test Update: 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
Riddle me this, Batman: Name a truck that drives as smooth as a Cadillac, has all-weather cargo-c... more
One-Year Test Verdict: 1998 Lincoln Navigator One-Year Test Verdict: 1998 Lincoln Navigator
Riding the coattails of the seemingly unstoppablesport/utility craze, Lincoln made a bold move by adapting Ford'ssuccessful full-size... more
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Vehicle Reviews by Bodystyle

Posted March 11 2008 11:16 AM by Mark Williams
I'll be the first to admit that, when it comes to niche sports cars, I have to work a little harder to find the value, but I have to say after driving our long-term Ford Mustang Shelby GT convertible (the plaque says it's...  more

Crossing the U.S. and finding old Route 66

  Some people consider traveling cross-country a bore, while others consider following the roads that keep our nation moving quite an adventure. I'm one of those adventurous types who see beyond the miles of flat asphalt...more  

Refreshing or Revolting -- 2009 Subaru Forester

  Subaru has redesigned its Forester crossover for 2009 and already the SUV has placed first in our tough test of compact crossovers. The Forester may have improved functionally, but are you digging the new look or do you...more  

Driving an SUV? Trade it in now, while you still can

  Has the ever-growing pain at the pump finally gotten you thinking about giving up your V-8, seven-passenger SUV for something a little more frugal? Well you might want to get to a dealership soon, because the trade-in...more  

GM Full-Size Hybrid SUVs: Too Many Stinking Badges

  I congratulate General Motors for being first in the pool with hybrid-powered, full-size sport/utilities. These SUVs employ a true hybrid powertrain (not like the Malibu, Aura, and previous-gen GM trucks, which use what...more  

You Can Be 'Green' with Gasoline
Everybody is going green these days, especially in the automotive world. Hybrid Cars (or Green Cars... more
Volkswagen Makes A Splash At 13th Annual Waterfest
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Volkswagen of America, Inc., is gearing up to sponsor Waterfestâ 13,... more
Volvo Cars of North America Reports Sales for June
Volvo Cars of North America Reports Sales for JuneIRVINE, Calif., July 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars... more
PRIVATE COLLECTION OF EARLY FORD V-8s TO BE AUCTIONED
PRIVATE COLLECTION OF EARLY FORD V-8s TO BE AUCTIONED"... more