BusinessWeek Online -- Auto Reviews

Chevy Malibu's Quantum Leap

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:18:00 EDT

The good stuff you've heard about the all new Malibu is true—but it still faces stiff competition from the Camry and Accord

BMW's Z4 Gets Its Props

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:56:00 EDT

The funky flame-surface styling isn't for everyone. But isn't that just the point?

Pontiac's Budget Porsche

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:46:00 EDT

The brawny, up-powered GXP version of Pontiac's sexy Solstice roadster brings on Porsche-like power without breaking the bank

Mazda: More Miata for the Money

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 15:53:00 EDT

Mazda's well-priced roadster keeps its edge with a new power hardtop and, as always, a near-perfect driving experience

Aston Martin's AAA Bond Rating

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 14:29:00 EDT

Even if it weren't so closely associated with James Bond, the DB9 Volante would still be considered one of the world's sexiest cars

The Audi A4 Cabriolet Gets an A

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:11:00 EDT

The soft-top convertible may not be as nimble as a BMW 3 Series, but it comes close—and for less money

Mercedes' Super Coupe

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 14:22:00 EDT

The new, incredibly luxurious yet understated CL550 is the perfect car for a trip to the mall—or for speeding down the autobahn

Audi's TT Doubles the Pleasure

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:57:00 EDT

Fast, stylish, and easy at the pump, Audi's ragtop offers one of the best driving experiences for the money on the road

Super Duper Mini Cooper

Tue, 29 May 2007 10:54:00 EDT

With its great gas mileage and BMW-like handling, the Cooper S is the perfect fun-to-drive car for a fuel-conscious age

BMW's 1 Series: Small and Sporty

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 14:06:00 EDT

BMW is bringing its tiny 1 Series to the U.S., where it should appeal to younger, fuel-conscious drivers

Jaguar's New XKR: One Fine Ride

Fri, 6 Apr 2007 15:36:00 EDT

The feline member of Ford's family raises the carmaker's profile with a nicely priced and compellingly exciting sports car

Nissan's Ultimate Hybrid

Fri, 3 Aug 2007 16:15:00 EDT

The Altima Hybrid may be the best-looking, best-priced hybrid sedan on the market. Too bad it's so hard to find

Hybrid Heaven in a Lexus

Wed, 8 Mar 2006 12:50:00 EDT

The RX 400h delivers a speedy, luxurious ride without guzzling a lot of gas. No wonder it's a current vehicle of choice for Hollywood's finest

Toyota Highlander: The Camry of SUVs

Wed, 8 Aug 2007 19:25:00 EDT

Like its sedan cousin the Camry, the Highlander is a safe bet—but also surprisingly good

Audi's TT Doubles the Pleasure

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:57:00 EDT

Fast, stylish, and easy at the pump, Audi's ragtop offers one of the best driving experiences for the money on the road

Honda Accord: America's Next No. 1?

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:50:00 EDT

More powerful, roomier, and better-looking than ever, the new 2008 Honda Accord is a potent challenger to the dominant Toyota Camry

Altima With Attitude

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:34:00 EDT

Nissan's new Altima Coupe—the first ever—is a road-carver for budget-minded buyers

Volvo's Sizzling S80

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:25:00 EDT

The redesigned S80 offers looks, luxury, and performance at a better price than the competition

Cadillac's Stellar CTS

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:15:00 EDT

The impressive 2008 Cadillac CTS offers German-style engineering and performance—at German-style prices

Ford Taurus: Tired Bull

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:37:00 EDT

Ford's resurrected Taurus is a far cry from its glory days, but the bland 2008 version does offer better value than its rivals

America's Best Small Pickup

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:07:00 EDT

The appeal of the newly redesigned, more powerful 2008 Dodge Dakota pickup is how it handles like a little guy but does the job of a giant

Chevy's Biggest, Baddest Truck

Mon, 1 Oct 2007 14:30:00 EDT

The 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak C4500 is a beast of a pickup that weighs more than 10,000 pounds and stickers around $80,000

Toyota's Rugged Tundra

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:53:00 EDT

Toyota's new full-size truck is a winner but it's no Camry. Detroit will continue to dominate the pickup market

GMC's High Sierra

Tue, 8 May 2007 15:36:00 EDT

Rugged, powerful, and handsome, the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD is by far the best heavy-duty pickup truck on the market

Ford F250: Super Super Duty

Thu, 8 Mar 2007 14:44:00 EDT

Sure, the mileage stinks, but the F250 is for people who use their truck to work and haul stuff, not cruise the interstate

Saturn's Terrific Vue

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:12:00 EDT

GM's Saturn line has another winner in its compact crossover Vue. The 2008 model is peppier and more upscale than ever

Toyota's More Refined Highlander

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:00:00 EDT

The new 2008 Toyota Highlander is bigger and more powerful than ever, but also more fuel-efficient

Suzuki's Bland Vitara

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:14:00 EDT

If you need a cheap SUV, the Grand Vitara fills the bill—but there are plenty of trade-offs

Toyota Highlander: The Camry of SUVs

Wed, 8 Aug 2007 19:25:00 EDT

Like its sedan cousin the Camry, the Highlander is a safe bet—but also surprisingly good

Land Rover LR2: Second Time's the Charm

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 22:14:00 EDT

For the 2008 model year, Land Rover does it right with its second crack at a small SUV

2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 17:40:00 EDT

The middle name says a lot

2006 BMW 3-Series Touring

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 17:22:00 EDT

It's all about the cargo

2006 Mazda5

Tue, 27 Dec 2005 22:22:00 EDT

Slowing down the quick procession of semi-sportscars

2006 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 quattro

Tue, 27 Dec 2005 21:15:00 EDT

Cultivating a $60,000 reputation takes work

Chrysler's Tony Town & Country

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:26:00 EDT

The redesigned T&C is not only a great family hauler, it's also an incredibly smart and surprisingly well-engineered vehicle

Scion xB: Bigger but Thirstier

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:28:00 EDT

Toyota redesigns the funky Scion xB to make it bigger and more powerful, but less fuel efficient. Still, it looks like it could be a hit

Subaru Legacy Wagon: Best for Last

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:25:00 EDT

Subaru will be retiring the Legacy wagon for 2008. If you want one of the zippiest family cars on the market, you better hurry

Full Caliber

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:11:00 EDT

Good looking, practical, and with excellent fuel economy, the new Dodge Caliber hatchback would be a lot more fun if it weren't so slow

Rowdy Audi

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 16:44:00 EDT

This pint-size road rocket may be small, but the A3 packs the punch of a heavyweight