Full Reviews Index
Book review: Go Like Hell by A. J. Baime
_Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, And Their Battle For Speed and Glory at LeMans is the story of Ford's attempt to beat Ferrari at the famed 24 Hours of LeMans in the 1960s -- a David and Goliath story in which we learn that David isn't exactly the squeaky-clean good guy he seems to be. Reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2010 Subaru Legacy test drive
Subaru's mid-size Legacy has been completely redesigned for 2010, and Subaru's goal for the new Legacy is to make it more appealing to the mainstream -- bigger back seat, larger trunk, new styling and refined powertrains. The old Legacy was a favorite of mine -- will the old Legacy keep the flame alive? Read on. 2010 Subaru Legacy: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2010 Ford Taurus test drive
When Ford says their iconic Taurus is all new for 2010, they aren't kidding: It's got new exterior styling, a new cabin, a new suspension setup -- and, Ford hopes, a new type of buyer. Has Ford taken the 2010 Taurus in the right direction? Read on. 2010 Ford Taurus: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2010 Lincoln MKZ test drive
If you told me Lincoln was going to build a car that would nip at Lexus' heels, I'd tell you that I'll believe it when I see it. Well, now I've seen it, and I'm starting to believe it. Meet the new and improved 2010 Lincoln MKZ. Can the 2010 Lincoln MKZ really be as good as a Lexus? Read on and decide for yourself. 2010 Lincoln MKZ: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2010 Ford Fusion Sport test drive
Ford has given its mid-size Fusion a serious make-over for 2010, including an updated exterior, improved cabin, revised engines, and a new top-of-the-line Sport model. I've always thought the Ford Fusion was underrated and underappreciated. Will the 2010 Ford Fusion fix that? Read on. 2010 Ford Fusion Sport: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2009 Scion xB test drive
We all want to look younger, feel younger, be thought of as younger (unless we are younger, in which case the opposite applies). The 2009 Scion xB could qualify as instant youth potion for baby boomers. Is the 2009 Scion xB the fountain of youth? Read on. 2009 Scion xB: Tested and reviewed for About.com Cars by Jason Fogelson.
2009 Honda FCX Clarity test drive
Meet the car of the future -- at least, the future according to Honda. The 2009 Honda FCX Clarity is the first dedicated hydrogen fuel cell powered car to go into mass production. About 200 people -- mostly Southern Californians -- will be given the chance to lease the Honda FCX Clarity, and Honda gave me the chance to step into their shoes for a week. What was it like? Read on. 2009 Honda FCX Clarity: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2008 Audi TT Coupe
2008 sees the introduction of an all-new Audi TT. Not long ago I reviewed the 2008 Audi TT Roadster (convertible) and thought it was absolutely brilliant. Now the hard-top 2008 Audi TT Coupe is under the microscope. Will it fare as well? Read on. Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2010 Kia Forte sedan test drive
]Meet the 2010 Kia Forte, an all-new car that replaces the Spectra as Kia's entry in the crowded compact sedan market. Kia claims the 2010 Forte represents the New Age of Kia -- top-quality cars that can hold their own against Toyota, Honda and Nissan while retaining Kia's traditional value equation. That's a pretty tall order -- can the 2010 Kia Forte really deliver? Read on. 2010 Kia Forte: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2008 Ford Taurus test drive
The Ford Taurus is back, and it's all-new for 2008 -- sort of. By applying the Taurus nameplate to an improved version of the Ford Five Hundred, Ford has created the biggest Taurus yet -- but is it the best Taurus yet? Read on. 2008 Ford Taurus: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2008 Toyota Camry SE test drive
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2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring test drive
Hyundai's new Elantra Touring is a truly unique vehicle -- a cross between a compact sedan and a mid-size wagon. Originally designed for sale in Europe, the Elantra Touring is now making its way here to the States -- and your author is thinking seriously about buying one. Is the Hyundai Elantra Touring the road-going Swiss Army Knife I've been looking for? Read on. 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI test drive
For 2009, Volkswagen is re-introducing the diesel-powered Jetta TDI with an all-new "clean" turbodiesel engine that meets emissions standards in all 50 states. Diesel fans (including me) praise diesel cars for their excellent power and hybrid-like fuel economy. Detractors say diesels are smoky, smelly and slow. Will the new TDI advance the cause of diesel? Read on. Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2009 Suzuki SX4 test drive
I'm not one for gimmicks, and at first glance, the Suzuki SX4 is rife with them. When it was introduced in 2007, the SX4 was the least-expensive car with all-wheel-drive. For 2009, the SX4 is the least-expensive car to offer a navigation system. Nice, but with aftermarket nav systems selling for as little as $100, is that enough of a reason to buy a Suzuki SX4? Read on. 2009 Suzuki SX4: Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2010 Ford Mustang GT Coupe test drive
Whenever a manufacturer revamps or revises a car I like, I always worry that they're going to screw it up. Not so the Ford Mustang. There hasn't been a bad Mustang in nearly 30 years, but then again it's been 30 years since the Mustang faced any serious competition from Chrysler or GM. Can the 2010 Ford Mustang hold its own against the Challenger and Camaro? Read on. 2010 Ford Mustang GT coupe: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2009 Toyota Camry test drive
The Toyota Camry is the standard by which most cars in this country are judged. But is the legendary Camry really all it's cracked up to be? I spend a week with a base-model 2009 Toyota Camry to find out for myself. Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 test drive
Hard to believe, but Mazda's RX-8 sports car made its debut in 2003 as a 2004 model, and Mazda has just now gotten around to giving it a mid-cycle refresh. Improvements include updated styling, an improved interior, modified suspension, new performance model... you know, all the usual stuff. So can this six-year-old sportster run still keep up with the big dogs? Read on. 2009 Mazda RX-8 R3: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe test drive
2010 Genesis Coupe is the latest in a series of who-woulda-thunkit cars from Hyundai -- a proper rear-wheel-drive sports coupe with a choice of turbo four or 300 hp V6 engines. Can the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe hold its own among today's sports cars? Read on. Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2009 Subaru Impreza 2.5GT test drive
Since its introduction in 2008, the Subaru Impreza has been high on my list of recommended cars, largely because of its commitment to safety and easy-to-drive nature. 2009 sees the introduction of a new version of the Impreza, the 2009 Subaru Impreza 2.5GT, with more power and more creature comforts. So does more Impreza mean a better Impreza? Read on. 2009 Subaru Impreza 2.5GT: Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to cars at About.com.
2006 Buick Lucerne CXS Test Drive
Many people still think of Buick as an old person's car. That's not the case with the 2006 Buick Lucerne, though it's not a young person's car, either. The Lucerne's comfort and amenities appeal to a more seasoned crowd, but its road manners and electronics are thoroughly modern. The 2006 Buick Lucerne is a great alternative to the Toyota Avalon and Lexus ES. The 2006 Buick Lucerne: An About.com Cars new car test drive and review by Aaron Gold.
2007 Audi S8 test drive
The 2007 Audi S8 is so much more than just a great engine. Carrying a base price of $92,000 ($110,170 as tested including a $1,700 gas guzzler tax), the 2007 Audi S8 comes with a 4 year/50,000 mile warranty and an EPA fuel economy estimate of 15 mpg city/21 mpg highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, one of the experts at About.com Cars.
2009 Lexus IS 350 test drive
A friend of Jason's is looking for a new set of luxury wheels, and the 2009 Lexus IS 350 is high up on his list. Is the 2009 Lexus IS 350 a good choice for a luxury buyer? Read on. Tested and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, one of the expert car reviewers at About.com Cars.
2010 Chevrolet Camaro test drive
The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is easily the most-anticipated new car of the 2010 model year, with head-turning styling, gobs of power, and an amazingly reasonable price. Does the all-new 2010 Camaro live up to the hype? Read on. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, one of the expert reviewers at About.com Cars.
2009 Nissan Versa 1.6 test drive
Nissan couldn't have picked a better time to introduce a cut-rate version of their Versa subcompact sedan. The 2009 Versa 1.6 Base was the cheapest car in America for a few days, until Hyundai dropped the price of its entry-level Accent. Even so, $9,990 -- actually $10,685 once you add in the Versa's $795 delivery charge -- is pretty darn cheap for a new car. But is this a car you'd actually want to buy? Read on. Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2009 Hyundai Accent GS Base test drive
At $9,970 -- actually $10,665 once you factor in the destination charge, possibly less once you finish haggling with the dealer -- the bare-bones 2009 Hyundai Accent GS Base is the least-expensive car sold in America -- but a low price doesn't always mean a good deal. Does that apply to the 2009 Hyundai Accent GS Base? Find out in my 2009 Hyundai Accent GS Base test drive and review. Reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.