Two different reviewers heaped praise on the 2007 Dodge Caliber. Now, I'm not saying that spells all milk and honey for Dodge, but it's a dang good sign that they ... Read More

I just spent a rather enjoyable and enlightening week with the hybrid version of the 2007 Toyota Camry. Seems everyone has the same two questions, so I'll answer them here. One: ... Read More

Last week's blog entry on fast four-cylinder cars brought some interesting comments about whether there really is a need for super-fast cars like the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. True, one doesn't ... Read More

Hardtop convertibles seem to be the Next Big Thing. They're not new, of course; Lexus' SC430 has been plying our roads for some time, as has the recently-revamped Mercedes SLK. ... Read More

Despite their name, the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards are more American than North American. But this year the results seem to be a bit more ... Read More

Last night I stopped by the grocery store and found a gaggle of men milling around flowers, balloons, and heart-shaped iterations of products I never imagined could be made heart-shaped. ... Read More

Last night my friend and I were discussing his 2004 MINI Cooper S and how scooty it is. His girlfriend, who has yet to drive the MINI, said, "How fast ... Read More

Whenever two About Cars test drivers review the same car there are almost always differences of opinion. But in this case, we've got complete and total disagreement. I test drove ... Read More

Jason Fogelson has invented a new social class: the Chic Geek. I'm not 100% sure what it is, and I'm not even sure if I'm a Chic Geek. I've got ... Read More

In 1994, Dodge announced the 1995 Neon during a Super Bowl commercial -- you know, the car that says "Hi". I was in Britain on an internship at the time. ... Read More

You'll hear former East Coasters who move to California (like yours truly) talk about missing the change of seasons. It's a bigger deal than you might think. I used to ... Read More

What gets similar fuel economy to a hybrid, is quicker than a hybrid, and isn't a hybrid? Answer: A turbodiesel. While the EPA fuel mileage ratings for diesels tend to ... Read More

When Jason Fogelson test drove the new Toyota FJ Cruiser, Toyota had not yet announced pricing; they said it would be somewhere in the mid 20s. They kept their promise! ... Read More