Picture Gallery: 2008 Nissan Rogue SL AWD     | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Discuss

Day 1:

Click Image to Enlarge

It is no GT-R, but more of a mainstream Nissan vehicle for me this week. Now, I am behind the wheel of the Nissan Rogue. My tester is an SL AWD model with the premium package. This cute-ute was released as a new model late 2007 as a 2008 model, replacing the X-Trail in Canada as Nissan’s smallest SUV. More…

Picture Gallery: 2009 Ford Flex Limited AWD     | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Discuss

Day 1:

Click Image to Enlarge

The first time I saw this week’s tester in the “flesh,” as they say, I could have sworn it was bigger than a full-sized SUV or pick-up truck, even though it is classified as a crossover. When I picked up my tester in the morning, I had the same impression — this is one large vehicle. But, when I parked the 2009 Ford Flex next to a full-sized vehicle, I realized it isn’t as large as I had first thought… on the outside at least. More…

Picture Gallery: 2009 Dodge Journey     | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Discuss

Day 1:

Click Image to Enlarge

When Dodge introduced the new Grand Caravan and its Chrysler sibling, the company decided to no longer offer a short wheelbase version. That little family hauler was being cleared out for peanuts at the end of its life; it was surprising that Dodge decided to no longer offer the smaller van, especially with gas prices on the rise. But now comes the Dodge Journey for 2009: an SUV with a small engine, ripe to fill that gap. More…

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

Day 1:

Click Image to Enlarge

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

Day 1:

Click Image to Enlarge

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

Day 1:

Click Image to Enlarge

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

Day 1:

Click Image to Enlarge

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

Day 1:

Click Image to Enlarge

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

Click to play video (flash required) Music by If…

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

Day 1:

Click Image to Enlarge

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…