There's a lot of talk these days about the death of brand loyalty -- particularly about Generations X and Y and how they're on the lookout for good deals, not a brand they can wed for life. And while that may be true, that hasn't stopped Hyundai from walking off with top honors in the esteemed Brand Keys Loyalty Index for the second year in a row...
The Basics: No model in Volvo's current lineup—not even the all-new S60 that was introduced this year—speaks to the brand's design revolution quite as much as the C30 hatchback. With this model, Volvo has proven that not all of its models need to be boxy and chiseled, or that they even have to prioritize practicality. The C30 has a...
The Basics: The station wagon is a Volvo staple, yet as of late even Volvo has shown signs of abandoning traditional wagon designs in favor of taller utility vehicles. Case in point: it's added to the XC60 crossover lineup and stocked it with the latest luxury features while it's announced the demise (at least in the U.S.) of the V70 wagon. The...
The Basics: The Volkswagen GTI does a lot with a three-letter acronym. It's VW's "GT," or "GTO," or even its "AMG"--to scale, that is. Those characters have a meaning beyond the Golf nameplate--and that meaning is better handling, and these days, gobs more power than unusual. With such a dowdy shape but such a winning mix of power and handling...
The EXT's name is a little deceiving; while it carries the Escalade name, and is very much part of this iconic luxury SUV family, it's a pickup. And at that, it's a pickup with a twist: A special Midgate system allows the driver to reconfigure the EXT as needed to either accommodate backseat passengers or create a larger cargo bed. While the...
While the Cadillac Escalade is a traditional, body-on-frame truck, it's tough to beat for passenger space. Thanks to such a wide cabin, the Escalade has excellent interior space, with lots of elbow and shoulder room. And the extended-length Escalade ESV model makes the most use of it for the second and third rows. The 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV is...
The Basics: The Nissan Titan stands out from the crowd with styling that avoids the near-identical cues used by most other major truckmakers, paired with a strong V-8 engine. For 2011, that remains the same, with a few minor updates to trim lines and options packages. Aimed more at casual or recreational pickup users than the work-vehicle crowd...
The Cadillac Escalade has, in some respects, become a symbol of excess and an lavish vehicle that those who are affluent, and those who want to be, both see as iconic. So it's a little ironic that the Escalade Hybrid even exists. It's also surprising that Cadillac has done little to distinguish (or tone down) the 2011 Escalade Hybrid; other than...
The Basics: The 2011 Cadillac Escalade has become an American luxury icon, and for good reason. In addition to its super-size look, huge 22-inch wheels, and chromed splendor, the Escalade offers one of the most comfortable interiors available in any vehicle, along with the performance and responsiveness of a smaller, more lithe vehicle. Several...
The Basics: If you like the Porsche Boxster but aren't convinced a convertible is the fastest way to get around in life, Porsche has your alternative: the Cayman, the hardtop version of the same architecture, and in many ways, a perfect substitute for the bigger, more expensive 911. It's changed very little for the 2011 model year, and that's...
The Basics: The Volkswagen Golf may be built in Mexico, but its distinctly German feel comes through its steering wheel and tires and through its sheetmetal. It's a premium-feeling hatchback that's unfortunately finding those attributes don't mean as much when faced with price-savvy new competitors like the Ford Focus, Kia Soul and Hyundai...
There's a lot of talk these days about the death of brand loyalty -- particularly about Generations X and Y and how they're on the lookout for good deals, not a brand they can wed for life. And while that may be true, that hasn't stopped Hyundai from walking off with top honors in the esteemed Brand Keys Loyalty Index for the second year in a row...
The Basics: No model in Volvo's current lineup—not even the all-new S60 that was introduced this year—speaks to the brand's design revolution quite as much as the C30 hatchback. With this model, Volvo has proven that not all of its models need to be boxy and chiseled, or that they even have to prioritize practicality. The C30 has a...
The Basics: The station wagon is a Volvo staple, yet as of late even Volvo has shown signs of abandoning traditional wagon designs in favor of taller utility vehicles. Case in point: it's added to the XC60 crossover lineup and stocked it with the latest luxury features while it's announced the demise (at least in the U.S.) of the V70 wagon. The...
The Basics: The Volkswagen GTI does a lot with a three-letter acronym. It's VW's "GT," or "GTO," or even its "AMG"--to scale, that is. Those characters have a meaning beyond the Golf nameplate--and that meaning is better handling, and these days, gobs more power than unusual. With such a dowdy shape but such a winning mix of power and handling...
The EXT's name is a little deceiving; while it carries the Escalade name, and is very much part of this iconic luxury SUV family, it's a pickup. And at that, it's a pickup with a twist: A special Midgate system allows the driver to reconfigure the EXT as needed to either accommodate backseat passengers or create a larger cargo bed. While the...
While the Cadillac Escalade is a traditional, body-on-frame truck, it's tough to beat for passenger space. Thanks to such a wide cabin, the Escalade has excellent interior space, with lots of elbow and shoulder room. And the extended-length Escalade ESV model makes the most use of it for the second and third rows. The 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV is...
The Basics: The Nissan Titan stands out from the crowd with styling that avoids the near-identical cues used by most other major truckmakers, paired with a strong V-8 engine. For 2011, that remains the same, with a few minor updates to trim lines and options packages. Aimed more at casual or recreational pickup users than the work-vehicle crowd...
The Cadillac Escalade has, in some respects, become a symbol of excess and an lavish vehicle that those who are affluent, and those who want to be, both see as iconic. So it's a little ironic that the Escalade Hybrid even exists. It's also surprising that Cadillac has done little to distinguish (or tone down) the 2011 Escalade Hybrid; other than...
The Basics: If you like the Porsche Boxster but aren't convinced a convertible is the fastest way to get around in life, Porsche has your alternative: the Cayman, the hardtop version of the same architecture, and in many ways, a perfect substitute for the bigger, more expensive 911. It's changed very little for the 2011 model year, and that's...
The Basics: The Volkswagen Golf may be built in Mexico, but its distinctly German feel comes through its steering wheel and tires and through its sheetmetal. It's a premium-feeling hatchback that's unfortunately finding those attributes don't mean as much when faced with price-savvy new competitors like the Ford Focus, Kia Soul and Hyundai...
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