When a Roman priest was beheaded some 1741 years ago, no one could've predicted that his life would eventually be celebrated with mass-produced greeting cards and Whitman's Samplers -- and yet, here we are. Like Mother's Day and Father's Day, Valentine's Day has become another occasion to spend dough on loved ones to show you really care. But of...
The Basics: The 2011 Toyota Sequoia is based on the mammoth Toyota Tundra pickup and takes on other big body-on-frame SUVs like the Chevrolet Suburban, Ford Expedition, and Nissan Armada. Built for hauling a full load of people and addressing heavy trailer-towing needs, the Sequoia sacrifices some handling and maneuverability—and a lot of...
The Basics: Landing somewhere between the budget rent-a-car cruiser convertibles, like the Chrysler 200 and the Volkswagen New Beetle, and drop-top sports cars like the Mazda Miata or Audi TT, is the 2011 Volkswagen Eos. While in appearance it's strictly a cruiser, a much more flamboyant personality lurks within—and, in our opinion, the Eos...
The Basics: The Audi A3's sleek fastback-wagon profile, aggressive styling cues, and big alloy wheels are the makings of a pretty fashionable vehicle. Factor in the 42-mpg highway rating that come with the A3 TDI, and you have a very appealing package for savvy commuters. Performance is remarkably close between the two engines offered in the...
The Basics: An imposing stance and rugged, macho styling cues separate the 2011 Nissan Armada from the rest of the full-size SUV crowd, but the Armada fails to stand out for interior space, comfort, or practicality. The 5.6-liter V-8 engine in the Armada makes 317 horsepower and 385 pound-feet of torque, and it starts with the rumble of a muscle...
The Basics: BMW's M3 is heavier, more expensive, and unlike previous models, V-8 powered. It's also more technologically advanced, leveraging extensive electronic controls and aids to attempt to bridge the gap between a Grand Tourer and a race-bred street car--with mixed results. Met with both controversy and applause, the latest generation of M3...
The Basics: The 2011 Acura MDX is a seven-passenger, three-row luxury crossover vehicle. It puts its best foot forward with strong acceleration, a comfortable cabin and in great safety performance--while downplaying any extreme off-road ability. However, it’s also an entertaining vehicle to drive and, despite some odd exclusions on the...
The Basics: Conservative to a fault, the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz crossover represents the point on the age/value equation that the Toyota Highlander had just a few years ago. It's undeniably handsome, if a bit anonymous, but the Veracruz has an interior that's built almost to Lexus standards for feel and look. It's also a spacious place, at least in...
When a Roman priest was beheaded some 1741 years ago, no one could've predicted that his life would eventually be celebrated with mass-produced greeting cards and Whitman's Samplers -- and yet, here we are. Like Mother's Day and Father's Day, Valentine's Day has become another occasion to spend dough on loved ones to show you really care. But of...
The Basics: The 2011 Toyota Sequoia is based on the mammoth Toyota Tundra pickup and takes on other big body-on-frame SUVs like the Chevrolet Suburban, Ford Expedition, and Nissan Armada. Built for hauling a full load of people and addressing heavy trailer-towing needs, the Sequoia sacrifices some handling and maneuverability—and a lot of...
The Basics: Landing somewhere between the budget rent-a-car cruiser convertibles, like the Chrysler 200 and the Volkswagen New Beetle, and drop-top sports cars like the Mazda Miata or Audi TT, is the 2011 Volkswagen Eos. While in appearance it's strictly a cruiser, a much more flamboyant personality lurks within—and, in our opinion, the Eos...
The Basics: The Audi A3's sleek fastback-wagon profile, aggressive styling cues, and big alloy wheels are the makings of a pretty fashionable vehicle. Factor in the 42-mpg highway rating that come with the A3 TDI, and you have a very appealing package for savvy commuters. Performance is remarkably close between the two engines offered in the...
The Basics: An imposing stance and rugged, macho styling cues separate the 2011 Nissan Armada from the rest of the full-size SUV crowd, but the Armada fails to stand out for interior space, comfort, or practicality. The 5.6-liter V-8 engine in the Armada makes 317 horsepower and 385 pound-feet of torque, and it starts with the rumble of a muscle...
The Basics: BMW's M3 is heavier, more expensive, and unlike previous models, V-8 powered. It's also more technologically advanced, leveraging extensive electronic controls and aids to attempt to bridge the gap between a Grand Tourer and a race-bred street car--with mixed results. Met with both controversy and applause, the latest generation of M3...
The Basics: The 2011 Acura MDX is a seven-passenger, three-row luxury crossover vehicle. It puts its best foot forward with strong acceleration, a comfortable cabin and in great safety performance--while downplaying any extreme off-road ability. However, it’s also an entertaining vehicle to drive and, despite some odd exclusions on the...
The Basics: Conservative to a fault, the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz crossover represents the point on the age/value equation that the Toyota Highlander had just a few years ago. It's undeniably handsome, if a bit anonymous, but the Veracruz has an interior that's built almost to Lexus standards for feel and look. It's also a spacious place, at least in...
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