Automotive Trends

        What do you get when the practical, buttoned-down Toyota Camry puts on a string bikini? The new Solara. Read more…

        Just in case you’ve been living under a rock for the past year, here’s some news: Toyota is selling an all-new Prius hybrid.
But, since you obviously aren’t hiding in a cave on the Afghan-Pakistani border, you probably already know that the Prius is more popular than Patrick Stewart at a convention of Star Trek geeks. It’s the darling of environmentalist Hollywood and the recipient of dozens of design and engineering awards. Read more…

        When Acura introduced the RSX in 2001 as a replacement for the aging Integra, it was a knockout. Read more…

     Honda’s previous-generation Accord was nearly faultless, as far as four-door cars go.
     It had a quiet ride, magnificent engine, comfortable cabin, and affordable price, so we couldn’t find anything to complain about — except, perhaps, that it was a dull, bread-and-butter family sedan. So what could make it better? Read more…

    Call it the new American dream machine.
    GMC’s Yukon XL Denali is today’s pinnacle of American style and luxury, not unlike Detroit’s classic family cruisers from the 1950s that were slathered in chrome, decked with tail fins and packed with the latest goodies. Read more…

     For decades, Cadillac called itself “The Standard of the World,” and it wasn’t an exaggeration. Technical innovations, elegant styling and sophisticated refinement made it the best car company on the planet — hands down — in the early part of the 20th century. Nothing else came close. Read more…

     Want a Mercedes CL-class dream coupe but don’t want to pay $100,000 for one? Then take a close look at the CLK. Read more…

     When it comes to midsize luxury SUVs, it seems imports get all the glory. Read more…

     It’s easy to make a tough SUV for off-road driving. And it’s a piece of cake to make one comfortable like a sedan when it’s on pavement. Read more…

     Judging from its slightly revamped exterior, you might think little has changed on the 2003 Ford Expedition. Read more…