Test Drive: 2005 Saturn Ion
Monday May 30, 2005
"Oh, right, the Saturn booth." That was me talking to my father-in-law at this year's auto show. "We forgot all about Saturn." That's easy to do, you see -- neither ... Read More
Test Drive: 2005 Ford Mustang Convertible
Sunday May 29, 2005
The weather has finally cooperated with us here in the northeast. After too much rain and some bizarrely cold weather we're ready to drop our tops and let the sun ... Read More
On the road with the Nissan Quest
Saturday May 28, 2005
Nissan's eager to get press coverage for their Quest minivan, and what better way to test one than our Memorial Day vacation? I told Nissan what I was planning -- ... Read More
Test drive: 2005 Infiniti G35
Wednesday May 25, 2005
It's been speculated that the biggest threat to the all-new 2006 BMW 3-series would be the Infiniti G35. Well, the About Cars road test crew has driven 'em both, and ... Read More
Test drive: 2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE
Monday May 23, 2005
About Cars road warrior Jason Fogelson spent a week with the Maxima and came away raving. "All hail Maxima," says he. Now, I drove the Maxima a few weeks back, ... Read More
Updated: Top Ten Affordable Convertibles
Sunday May 22, 2005
A couple of days ago, BJ Killeen called with her usual cryptic message: "Come over here, there's something you gotta drive." BJ's house is about a five-minute drive from mine; ... Read More
Test drive: 2006 Dodge Charger
Thursday May 19, 2005
The 2006 Dodge Charger has got to be one of the most anticipated new vehicles of the year. Sure, Chrysler's been on a roll -- but a 4-door Charger? The ... Read More
Test drive: 2005 Mercury Montego
Wednesday May 18, 2005
So Aaron pops up on instant message and says, "Bob, can you post Jason's review of the Montego?" "Jason reviewed a truck, eh?" I asked. "No, the Mercury," Aaron said. ... Read More
Test drive: Lexus RX400h Hybrid
Tuesday May 17, 2005
One of the reasons people choose cars over SUVs is their poor fuel economy. Well, you can scratch that argument, at least in the case of the new Lexus RX400h ... Read More
Test drive: 2006 BMW 3-series
Sunday May 15, 2005
The BMW 3-series is usually regarded as the benchmark in the compact sports sedan class, the car targeted by vehicles like the Lexus IS300 and Infiniti G35. When BMW revamped ... Read More
Top Picks: Cars for a Growing Family
Thursday May 12, 2005
I have two kids, ages 6 and 8, and for the past seven years I've hauled 'em in every type of vehicle you can imagine, from tiny sport coupes to ... Read More
Test drive: 2005 Toyota Avalon
Tuesday May 10, 2005
About Cars has six different writers, and that usually means six different opinions. But Phil and I are in perfect agreement on the redesigned Toyota Avalon: It's a Lexus wearing ... Read More
Mother's day presents -- About Cars style
Sunday May 8, 2005
Are flowers and dinner really enough for all Mom does? Here are a couple of presents any mother would like to find in her driveway. For the mom in your ... Read More
Test drive: 2006 Lexus GS430
Friday May 6, 2005
The premium sport sedan market is heating up and it looks like the Germans are in trouble. Our own BJ Killeen just returned from the BMW 3-series launch and came ... Read More
Test Drive: 2005 Scion xB
Tuesday May 3, 2005
Man, what's up with two square truck dealies released by Japanese manufacturers around the same time? I'm referring, of course to the Scion xB and the Honda Element. It's as ... Read More
Test Drive: 2005 Honda Element
Monday May 2, 2005
A truck? A link to a truck review? I know we're a car site but, really, sometimes it's helpful to have something a little more versatile. But, come on... very ... Read More