Well-Done Tucson Shows Nobody’s Perfect Jan 27, 2010 8:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By James M. Amend Theta II 4-cyl. in Hyundai’s CUV covers all the bases and really shines in heavier, urban traffic. But the electric steering proves unresponsive in hilly switchbacks.
New Lexus GX Good Buggy Jan 21, 2010 8:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Christie Schweinsberg A fuel-efficient engine, compliant ride and comfortable interior may be too little too late for one of the last luxury midsize SUVs.
BMW Gran Turismo Says to Heck With Convention Dec 22, 2009 8:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Tom Murphy The 550i Gran Turismo is part luxury car, family hauler and sporty performer and offers, yes, hatchback functionality. A more fuel-efficient 6-cyl. turbo version arrives in spring.
New Sienna Winner But Interior Disappoints Dec 18, 2009 9:18 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Christie Schweinsberg Toyota’s third-generation minivan boasts attractive exterior styling, competitive fuel economy, roominess and amenities, but needs some higher-end materials to match Odyssey.
VW Golf Lively Alternative to Hybrids, ‘Sensible’ Small Cars Dec 17, 2009 9:08 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Drew Winter The ’10 Golf debuts on the North American stage with a major new advantage: a clean diesel option that can be sold in all 50 states.
Sorento Continues Kia’s Drive for Excellence Dec 14, 2009 8:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Christie Schweinsberg Kia’s new Sorento is a modern, functional, car-based CUV that is much better than its underpowered, body-on-frame predecessor.
Early Drive Reveals ’11 Buick Regal Jolt of German Refinement Dec 2, 2009 8:58 AM, WardsAuto.com, By James M. Amend GM finally may have found the right home and, more importantly, the right strategy for injecting some Germanic soul into its American cars.
Land Rover LR4 Sure-Footed, Elegant, Pricey Nov 4, 2009 8:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Byron Pope Combined with various terrain-conquering upgrades, the LR4 is one of the most capable off-road vehicles available.
Honda Accord Crosstour: It’s What Is Inside That Counts Nov 3, 2009 9:01 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Christie Schweinsberg The No.2 Japanese auto maker’s newest CUV is a fine vehicle with a clever interior, but the styling is sure to polarize potential buyers.
Kizashi Best Suzuki, But Not Luxury Competitor Nov 2, 2009 9:34 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Christie Schweinsberg The brand’s new midsize sedan could woo Nissan Altima and Mazda6 intenders, but not those seeking used German or Japanese sport sedans.
Audi R8 Scores Perfect 10 Oct 15, 2009 8:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Tom Murphy With 525 hp, Audi’s R8 V-10 can high-step its way to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 196 mph. It sounds pretty good, too.
Acura Nails ZDX Execution Oct 14, 2009 8:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Christie Schweinsberg The funky-looking new CUV is the best-developed Acura yet, but will it be able to woo BMW X6 intenders?
Panamera: Sports Car Bloodline With Room for Four Oct 13, 2009 8:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By David E. Zoia Any resistance to the concept of a 4-door Porsche or aversion to its awkward physique quickly melts away once behind the wheel.
GMC Terrain Edges Closer to Platform-Sharing Nirvana Oct 12, 2009 8:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By James M. Amend The exterior of the new-for-’10 Terrain 5-passenger CUV bears little resemble to its platform mate, the Chevrolet Equinox.
V-6 Nice Addition to Acura TSX Sep 21, 2009 3:36 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Christie Schweinsberg The 3.5L engine is quiet and more than competent in Acura’s smallest sedan, which already offered a stellar inline-4.
New Sienna Winner But Interior Disappoints 
VW Golf Lively Alternative to Hybrids, ‘Sensible’ Small Cars 
Sorento Continues Kia’s Drive for Excellence 
Early Drive Reveals ’11 Buick Regal Jolt of German Refinement 
Honda Accord Crosstour: It’s What Is Inside That Counts 
Kizashi Best Suzuki, But Not Luxury Competitor 
Panamera: Sports Car Bloodline With Room for Four 
GMC Terrain Edges Closer to Platform-Sharing Nirvana 
