Car Reviews

• 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 May 19, 2012
  The GMC Sierra 1500 is virtually identical to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and yet there's something that keeps a certain kind of shopper coming back for the GMC version of this full-size pickup. Whether it's the allure of the GMC badge, the working-man imagery at GMC's roots, or its subtle trim differences, some people simply prefer... […]
• 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 May 18, 2012
  Whether you know trucks or not, the Chevrolet Silverado is likely a familiar vehicle; in a huge swath of variations, it's the tool of choice for those who need to get things done. From sport trucks to hybrids, and up off-road rigs and heavy-duty models, the Silverado 1500 still stacks up well against rivals—no matter what the... […]
• 2013 Kia Optima May 17, 2012
  The Kia Optima is entering its third model year since a transformation that catapulted it far above its bland past and made it, surprisingly, one of the most sophisticated, best-looking, and best-equipped (for the money) mid-size sedans on the market. And even a couple of years later, it seems like the competition hasn't fully caught... […]
• 2012 Hyundai Azera May 16, 2012
  While Hyundai's mid-size Sonata and compact Elantra sedans are pretty widely recognized as smart, popular choices (and best-sellers), the same hasn't been entirely true for the Hyundai Azera. We never could warm up to the former Azera. While it “appeals to sedan shoppers on as budget who value comfort and interior space above all... […]
• 2012 Toyota Prius C May 16, 2012
  Toyota sells far more hybrids than anyone else, thanks mainly to its iconic Prius and its industry-leading (for non plug-ins) 50-mpg EPA Combined mileage rating. But this year, it's different; Toyota has rounded out the Prius line with two new body styles. First, there's the Prius V, a larger wagon version, which arrived earlier this... […]
• 2013 Kia Soul May 16, 2012
  With its bulldog nose, edgy roofline, and boxy, appliance-like tail, the Kia Soul brought a new attitude to small cars--as well as more practicality and small-car spirit to small utility vehicles. Just one look inside and out is all it takes to see and understand why the Kia Soul has been a very popular small vehicle, far outselling... […]
• 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport May 16, 2012
  A Range Rover for a more enthusiastic set of drivers, the Range Rover Sport may not be the brand's hallmark vehicle, but it is its most exciting vehicle, even with the arrival of the pint-sized Evoque. Reimagined on a smaller scale than the big Rangie, but with much of its off-road ability, the Sport is the stepping stone between the... […]
• 2013 Kia Rio May 15, 2012
  Kia has transformed its brand and its lineup in rapid succession--first with the Soul and Forte, then with the Sorento and Optima. In the 2012 model year, it was the subcompact Rio's turn, and in another successful reinvention, the small sedan and hatchback are a magnitude better than the vehicles they replaced. As good as the last... […]
• 2013 Audi Q7 May 14, 2012
  The 2013 Audi Q7 is as large as it is luxurious, and though it carries forward largely unchanged from 2012, it still offers a lot in the way of on-road capability and comfort for the family--though it doesn't bother with much in the way of serious off-road capability.Not that you're likely to need much in the way of off-road... […]
• 2013 Kia Sorento May 11, 2012
  The Kia Sorento's transformation back in 2011 accomplished a few notable things. It turned a trucky SUV into a carlike crossover, one without so much off-road talent but far more on-road fluency. It's put a lot of Georgians to work, overtime, building Sorentos just to keep up with its hot sales pace. And it's split its segment down the... […]
• 2013 Lexus RX May 10, 2012
  The Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h have a lot going for them. They're understated and comfortable, yet somehow also iconic, and they've found a loyal following among those who want plush comfort, plenty of practicality, and standout tech and entertainment features in a package that won't be seen as fiscally or environmentally irresponsible... […]
• 2013 Hyundai Sonata May 8, 2012
  It's been a couple of years since the mid-size Hyundai Sonata went through such an extreme transformation that it could have been marked by a name change. The smooth, rakish, daring design makeover that the Sonata received for 2011 (in sharp contrast to the staid wallflower it had been before) still turns heads—and if imitation... […]