Despite some off-road prowess, Tracker is an also-ran among mini SUVs. A CR-V, RAV4, or Forester is more pleasant, spacious, and enjoyable for the kind of driving that most folks do. Because the [...]
Sure, a compact sport utility is more sensible and economical for everyday driving. But if you require real muscle, especially for towing, try the 4-door Tahoe and also Ford's Expedition...
For the most part, an Avalanche weds big-SUV passenger room and comfort with big-pickup utility, in an imaginative and surprisingly solid package. Beware of seriously bad weather on really messy [...]
Blazers are competitive with the Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee in most areas, and beat them on price when new. Good buys also can be found in the secondhand market...
Lack of curtain side airbags is a drawback in today's SUV market. Furthermore, making front side airbags optional in 2003, just to lower the base price, seemed ill-advised. Otherwise, GM's [...]
Chevrolet took Malibu from the realm of rental-fleet darling to a must-see in this highly competitive segment. This midsize sedan stands out for its refined powertrains and smart interior design, [...]
Neither Camaro nor the similar Pontiac Firebird is cheap, even today. But provocative styling of this generation--coupled with brawny V8 engines--still lures younger fans, in particular...
Neither assembly quality nor refined driving quality can match Japanese compact rivals. Even though a capable Corsica doesn't quite stand out, though, it's a sensible buy secondhand, just as it [...]
Uplander has significant competitive disadvantages, namely the lack of curtain side airbags and 3rd-row seats that don't fold flat into the cargo floor. On the plus side, it rides well, has [...]
This generation of Camaro is the best ever, but we feel that it forces too many compromises to be a daily driver for anyone but the performance enthusiast...