Like the Camry and Highlander upon which it's based, Venza simply isn't an excitement machine. On the other hand, it's quite versatile and surprisingly roomy. Avoid the underpowered four-cylinder [...]
This latest iteration of Toyota's traditional truck-type SUV doesn't make much sense as an on-road vehicle because it handles clumsily, wallows on the highway, and is difficult to get in and out [...]
What's most surprising about the Prius is what a fine midsize car it would be even if it didn't achieve such terrific fuel economy. When new, Prius won Consumer Guide Best Buy awards each year [...]
The redesigned Toyota Sienna became a must-see minivan almost by default, as it brought leading-edge design and features to a small market segment. Sienna stands out from the minivan pack as the [...]
Focus Electric is among the more rewarding pure-electric vehicles to drive. And, for the most part, it feels like a conventional Focus. When new, prices were high compared to the Chevrolet Volt [...]
C-MAX Hybrid is aimed squarely at Toyota's wildly successful Prius family, and it comes closer than any other hybrid to hitting the mark. Part of its appeal stems from the fact that the Hybrid [...]
Ford Motor Company had a lot riding on the success of its newest crossover SUV, and the Edge impresses for its responsive powertrain, car-like ride, and generous passenger and cargo room. New-car [...]
The Fusion is another solid new product from Ford. It has many strong points, but there are a couple weak spots as well. We really like the option of several different powertrains. Especially [...]
The redesigned F-150 improved in almost every way. Ford paid particular attention to the needs of SuperCrew buyers and commercial users-which together make up the vast majority of sales-and it [...]
Expeditions qualify as a Best Buy (2003-6 and 2008-12) because they do everything a full-size SUV should, and handle some important tasks better than most. No, Ford's version is not as opulent as [...]
