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M stands for Motorsport. And theres no question that these cars have racing in their blood. The engine roars. The pulse quickens. Exhilaration becomes an understatement. The M Cars. Joy, measured in milliseconds.
Deciding on a Lancer is the easy part. Lancer's roominess and reliability make it a practical choice, while its good looks and tight handling make it sporty and stylish. But Lancer is an exceptional overall value. It comes standard with luxuries like power windows and door locks, as well as an in-dash CD player....
Shorter and slightly narrower than its predecessor and sporting fixed headlights rather than pop-up units, the sixth-generation coupe and convertible promise nearly as much passenger space. A super-performance Z06 edition with a 505-horsepower V-8 engine debuts for 2006.
Chevrolet has made significant mechanical and styling upgrades to its Monte Carlo coupe this year. The major mechanical change is the introduction of a trio of new engines. Last year's normally aspirated engines were fuel-efficient but not particularly sporty. They've been replaced by two new V6s with variable valve timing.
While driving new cars all the time I have to take notes -- mental and with pen and paper. And, its annoying to hop from car to car not knowing where the light switch is or flipping the lightswitch when trying to find the windshield wiper gizmo. Like I said, its tough, but somebody...
Suzuki's largest car trims its model offerings and gets additional standard equipment for 2006. Verona drops its S, LX, and EX trim levels and now comes in base and Luxury Package versions. Both have a 2.5-liter inline 6-cyl engine and 4-speed automatic transmission. Standard equipment includes front side airbags, and--new for '06--antilock 4-wheel disc...
Look inside the hood of xB and you'll find a 1.5 Liter 16 valve in-line 4-cylinder engine with Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence (VVT-I) technology. This light and compact power plant gives every xB an excellent horsepower-to-weight ratio.The automatic transmissions utilize an advanced powertrain known as grade logic. This technology manipulates the shift logic...
Hard-core all the way down to its fully boxed frame, the spartan 2006 Nissan Xterra should be a good fit for budget-minded buyers seeking maximum utility and off-road capability.
The next-generation of Toyota's premier sedan is scheduled to appear in 2005. The Camry's older, more genteel sibling will feature an updated profile based on a Camry platform. Expected to be larger and longer than its predecessor, the new Avalon will also feature a more spacious interior. Powertrain will be a 3.5-liter V-6, which...
Audi has chosen its trendsetting and groundbreaking FSI technology for the RS 4 saloon, direct gasoline injection ensuring even more effective combustion of the fuel/air mixture and, as a result, an even better power yield. This is matched by the highly responsive development of power, the RS 4 accelerating to 100 km/h in 4.8...
The Lexus GX 470 is an authentic, mid-size SUV, with serious off-road capability based on traditional truck engineering: body-on-frame construction, a rugged four-wheel-drive system, and a live rear axle. But it's also a Lexus: roomy and quiet inside, with a luxurious cabin swathed in leather and bird's-eye maple. Its 4.7-liter overhead-cam V8 and smoothly...
As adaptable as it is luxurious, the Honda Odyssey offers cutting-edge design with features such as the stowable 2nd-row PlusOne Seat??? (EX and EX-L), which adds seating for an eighth passenger. It packs a 244-hp engine that propels it to the head of its class; and the latest innovative Honda engineering is at its...
Why just drive a sports car when you can drive a legend? The latest incarnation of the ever-popular SL-Class Roadster more than lives up to expectations. Whether its the torque-laden performance or the fully automatic vario-roof, the SL-Class delivers thrills in abundance.
Full-sized family adventure comes full circle, thanks to Armada's on- and off-road capabilities and seating for eight. Discover why Armada won Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index in Large SUVs.
The third-generation 2006 Toyota RAV4 will grow significantly in all dimensions compared to its predecessors, with 14 additional inches of length and a larger interior with available third-row seating. Starting to finally look like an SUV, the RAV4 will feature a wider track, the choice of either two- or four-wheel drive, a revised cabin...
While BMW has made some minor changes to the styling of its popular midget car, the big news for the next-generation Mini will be the complete overhaul of its engine range. BMW has designed a new series of four all-aluminum twin-cam engines with French company Peugeot, at least two of which will appear in...
The redesigned M-Class is more striking and more powerful than ever. Chiseled exterior features, enhanced interior space and rich inviting materials mark the beginning of a new era in SUV luxury.
The forward-thinking 2006 Prius with Hybrid Synergy Drive® combines a gas engine and an emissions-free electric motor to achieve amazing fuel economy and an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (AT-PZEV) rating - all with the performance of a conventional car. And to make up to 650 miles between fill-ups comfortable, theres now an...
While the rest of Cadillac's lineup has migrated to a new rear-wheel-drive platform, the next-generation DTS will retain its front-wheel-drive setup when it debuts next year. The new DTS will most likely incorporate some of Cadillac's new design philosophy but the focus will remain on comfort instead of performance. Its size isn't likely to...
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