Tests and Features

The 2013 Lexus RX 450h is an interesting - if somewhat puzzling - piece of what has been an incredible success story for the Japanese luxury automaker. It's easy to understand what family shoppers see in the gas-only version of the Lexus RX, as the crossover provides ample interior space, …

When a car appeals more to your heart than to your mind, it can be very hard to see its faults. You may even find yourself forgiving the vehicle for its price, which all too often falls into the “exorbitant” category. The Porsche Boxster is definitely one of these cars, …

It’s a matter of personal taste, obviously. But many people have included the Mazda6 on their list of the most attractive vehicles currently in production. This comes as Mazda has finally ditched the smiling grilles (and bumpers) that did more bad than good to the vehicle’s appearance. I recently tested …

Launched in the early 80s, minivans were an instant hit and sold like hotcakes. Chrysler was the first to offer this type of vehicle and, given its popularity, most competitors quickly followed suit. Initially, General Motors and Ford adopted rear-wheel drive vehicles while the Japanese manufacturers opted for front-wheel drives.

There's a place in this world for vehicles that don't claim to do much more than transport passengers and all of their associated gear from point A to point B. You'll find these models all over the automotive map, from the entry-level segment all the way up to lofty luxury …

The Acura RDX was never a bad SUV. It just never really got a leg up on its competitors. With 4,726 units sold in 2012, it was more popular that the Infiniti EX35 and Volvo XC60. But it didn’t live up to the Mercedes-Benz GLK, Audi Q5, BMW X3 or …