Picture Gallery: 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLX     | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Discuss

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This week, a lesser-known — and seen — vehicle hits my driveway: the Suzuki Grand Vitara. This is not a vehicle you see that often (at least I don’t in my travels) but it offers exceptional value for money in the compact SUV category. More…

Picture Gallery: 2008 Saturn Vue     | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Discuss

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Just when gas prices seem to be at an all-time high across the country, my vehicle this week is the stylish new Saturn Vue SUV, but not just any Vue: a hybrid version and GM’s answer to Ford’s Escape Hybrid. Starting at only $30,790, the Saturn Vue Hybrid is less expensive than Ford’s Escape but only available in a front wheel drive variant. More…

Picture Gallery: 2009 Nissan Murano SL AWD     | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Discuss

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The Murano’s look has always been a rather bold design. When first introduced in 2003, it was fairly radical and still looks somewhat futuristic. New for 2009 is an even bolder Murano, more sculpted and more sporty-looking, with cleaned-up lines for a more cohesive and appealing design — especially at the rear of the vehicle. More…

Picture Gallery: 2008 Ford Sport Trac     | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Discuss

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Last week was nice having a sporty coupe with the weather turning better and all, but this week it is time to get my hands dirty. I have a few projects I wanted to get done around the house and a truck is the perfect companion to help with the materials gathering. More…

Picture Gallery: 2008 Infiniti EX35     | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Discuss

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Can you believe this is the first Infiniti vehicle I have reviewed? I still amazes that I can get a new vehicle nearly every week and yet I have still not sampled something from every manufacturer. This week, my ride is the new 2008 Infiniti EX35, a small crossover with luxury and sporting intentions. More…

Picture Gallery: 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon | Discuss

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Back in September of 2007 I reviewed my first Wrangler, the 2007 Sahara. It was the first time I had ever driven one, and looking back on the experience, I wasn’t very fond of it. Fast-forward to February 2008 and I have been handed the keys to a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. I realized that reviewing the Rubicon in suburbia was not going to cut it a second time around — I needed a better plan. More…

Picture Gallery: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited     | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4| Discuss

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Out of a sporty coupé and into something pretty much the polar opposite of sporty this week. I’ll be cruising in style in the Chrysler Town & Country Limited — Chrysler’s upscale minivan. This is the all-new minivan from the company that started the craze, and with new innovations such as the Swivel N Go seating, they are attempting to be a leader and not a follower. More…

Picture Gallery: 2008 Ford Taurus X     | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Discuss

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Ford has been attempting a turn around of sorts for the last two or three years. Starting with the Fusion, then the Edge, they have been attempting to add a little bit more style, content and pizazz to their vehicles. Last year at the Detroit autoshow they launched the new Ford Five Hundred which later became the Taurus. More…

Picture Gallery: 2008 Volvo XC70     | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4

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So here I thought last week’s car had lots of toys and gizmos — the Cadillac CTS certainly did have a lot, but the new Volvo XC70 is trying to outdo it this week with safety features and toys to keep this techno-geek amused. More…

Picture Gallery: 2008 Honda Pilot SE-L     | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4

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For 2008 Honda is offering the Pilot mid-size SUV in SE trim, which replaces the EX model. This is the subject of this week’s review: the 2008 Honda Pilot SE-L (L for leather). Honda Special Edition (SE) packaged models typically offer good value for the money and the Pilot SE is no different. More…