2008 Mercury Sable Premier

Sophisticated sedan gets a power boost

The Mercury Sable replaces the outgoing Montego for the 2008 model year. The Sable has a modern look that builds on the clean design of the Mercury Milan and Mariner. The integrated front-end design centers on Mercury's... 09/06/08

2008 Star Stratoliner S

A stylish beauty that commands attention on and off the road

The Star division of Yamaha Motorcycles offers a unique lineup of high-end air-cooled V-Twin cruisers. The series began with the Roadliner, which was available in three models: the base Roadliner, the Roadliner Midnight... 09/06/08

down the road

Ford announces at T party what's brewing for 2009, 2010

Model T owners from all over the world gathered recently in Richmond, Ind. for a T Party, a once-in-a-lifetime event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the car that changed the world. Members of the Ford family and... 09/05/08

2008 Maserati GranTurismo

Luxury coupe blends tradition with modern muscle

Maserati is seeking to create a more mainstream awareness in the world of high-end luxury sports cars, and they certainly seem to be taking all the right steps. For one thing, the legendary Italian automaker continues... 09/05/08

Two wheeling - a primer for beginners

Scooters and lightweight bikes are ideal for entry-level riders

As you've probably noticed, scooters and motorcycles don't come with training wheels. So if you're starting to think outside the car and if you don't already know how to ride, you need to start somewhere. We'd like to... 08/30/08

2008 Hyundai Accent SE 3-Door

Expected quality freshened with added standard features

For more than 10 years, Hyundai's Accent has been building popularity on the U.S. automotive scene by offering good quality with often unexpected features and performance at affordable entry-level prices. The 2008 model... 08/30/08

2009 Dodge Challenger is a grand muscle car

Dodge brings back a famous rear-wheel drive coupe to challenge some of the fastest cars on the road. It's the return of the muscle car - Challenger. The original Challenger debuted almost 40 years ago. Today there's a... 08/29/08

2008 Audi A5 S-Line Coupe

All-new Audi is a modern grand tourer

The ringmasters at Audi have launched new model series into a highly charged market segment. The new A5 coupe skillfully blends Audi's strong design cues with exhilarating driving performance capability while managing... 08/29/08

FREEWHEELING

Gas betting - playing poker at the pump

Leave it to the World Wide Web to be the playground for a new-age spin on pumping gas. There's even an element of gambling mixed in. Two new Internet-based companies will soon offer a hedge against rising fuel prices by... 08/24/08

Volkswagen introduces the new 2009 Jetta SportWagen

Today's savvy buyer should look at the station wagon as the new family hauler. VW has a Jetta wagon that starts at less than $20,000, carries five and their stuff. At one point in time, station wagons used to be the... 08/24/08

Running in the Family

A 1966 Mustang cruises into its third generation

Mike Caruso, 47, is the owner of San Francisco's Caruso Construction Company and has been doing high-end residential remodeling in the Bay Area for 25 years. My love for this car started in the fall of 1968. I was a... 08/24/08

2008 Suzuki XL7 Limited 3Row Navi FWD

Seven passenger SUV flush with features

Suzuki's XL7 midsize SUV flagship was designed with the North American market in mind. Last year, it grew in stature, becoming larger and providing more power than its predecessor, while adding an available third-row,... 08/23/08

Kawasaki Concours 14: Lightweight with great balance

The Concours 14 from the Green Team at Kawasaki conjures up a new image of a superbike. In terms of its appearance, the powerful Kawasaki super-sport cruiser is executed in a highly streamlined design, with its... 08/23/08

Buick adds more luxury to its lineup with 2008 Lucerne Super

I've enjoyed a super test-drive week with the 2008 Buick Lucerne. I drove the top-of-the-line Lucerne Super, equipped with everything any motorist could desire. Lucerne has two additional models, the CX and CXL, but the... 08/22/08

2008 BMW M3 Convertible

Third member of the M3 family gets an upgrade

BMW unveiled its newest M3 team member at the 2008 New York Auto Show. It is the M3 Convertible - the third body configuration for the M3 Series lineup (the first two are a coupe and a sedan). The M3 Convertible isn't a... 08/22/08