Aerostar and the Chevrolet Astro/GMC Safari are better suited to heavy-duty work, such as hauling hefty payloads or towing trailers (up to 4800 pounds), than the league-leading front-drive [...]
Substantial feeling, roomy, comfortable, and even fun to drive, Escape and Tribute earn a slot on the compact SUV all-star team. They're also eminently sensible alternatives to any number of [...]
The 2008 Taurus makeover fixed most of the old Five Hundred's relatively few defects. Somewhat more refined than its predecessor, Taurus now offers fine acceleration, good fuel economy, and [...]
Aspire is an adequate basic car, but something like a Dodge/Plymouth Neon or a Chevrolet Cavalier won't cost much more, and these are better and more substantial automobiles...
Ford aimed the Thunderbird at "relaxed sportiness," and basically hit the mark--though sales slumped after initial high demand. The two-seater is not as mechanically refined as it should be, and [...]
Often overlooked, the Taurus X combines the virtues of a midsize SUV with the tidier dimensions of a midsize station wagon. Taurus X earns our praise as a pleasant and comfortable family wagon [...]
Ford's Explorer is a more-than-competent overall performer, with an unmatched array of available useful features: V8 power, seven-passenger seating, adjustable pedals, curtain airbags, DVD [...]
Ford took a huge step forward in performance, refinement, and overall execution with its compact sedan. All told, Contour is a formidable rival to Japanese compacts and to the Chrysler Cirrus and [...]
Vastly more impressive than the prior generation, this Crown Vic mixes traditional values with contemporary virtues--a good choice if you like rear drive in a body-on-frame vehicle. Crown Vic and [...]
