It’s about time that another automaker took on Ford’s Sync hands-free communication and entertainment interface. One of the best rival systems–at least in affordable vehicles–comes from an unlikely source: Mitsubishi. The new 2010 Outlander is the first vehicle to get the handy interface. In a way, it figures. Mitsubishi used to have a geeky ..

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Mitsubishi Debuts Sync Rival, Called Fuse, In 2010 Outlander

2010 GMC YUKON DENALI STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: “All but antiquates the previous generation” Cars.com: “sleeker styling…than the prior generation” Edmunds: “cabin certainly looks luxurious” The Yukon lineup hasn’t changed much since the revamped versions arrived in the 2007 model year. They’re handsome machines, … Browse Photos

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2010 GMC Yukon-XL-Denali

2010 NISSAN ROGUE STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: interior is “simple but effective” Automobile Magazine: “somewhat dorky younger sibling of the Murano” Edmunds: “stylish little crossover” Cars.com: “The interior is one of the Rogue’s highpoints” A rakish design, with gently arced roofline and a more aggressive tuck … Browse Photos

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2010 Nissan Rogue

2010 HONDA CR-V STYLING | [7 out of 10] Motor Trend: “it’s more jelly-bean-shaped” Cars.com: “has an underbite” MotherProof: “graceful curved lines” Depending on how you see it, the exterior of the 2010 Honda CR-V is understatedly attractive, plain, or a little weird. The rounded overall shape with a mix of sheetmetal creases and … Browse Photos

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2010 Honda CR-V

2010 LAND ROVER LR2 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: “more distinctive and handsome than most SUVs ” ConsumerGuide: “cabin takes a cue from more expensive Range Rovers ” Edmunds: “plenty of leather and wood to go around” Land Rover has attained its place in the world, primarily due to a single model: the Range Rover . The … Browse Photos

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2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: “longer wheelbase and body give the car a substantial road presence” Car and Driver: “a look that says Mercedes in any language” Edmunds: “Cabin can come off as a little austere and a bit bland” The 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the company’s smallest sedan, one … Browse Photos

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class / C300 / C350

…the Protege5 was the sportiest hatchback/wagon thing you could buy from Mazda. Arguably the best handling car in it's class, the Protege, like most Mazdas over the years, was always saddled with an uncompetitive motor. In base trim, the two liter motor gave you 130 horsepower. The MP3 Protege gave you 10 more, but asked for premium octane in return. The turbo added to the Mazdaspeed Protege bumped power to 170, but it was just no match for the WRX's, Civic Si's and most other tuned compact cars of the day. They were fun, but slow. Well, those days are gone. Not only does the 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 carry on

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2010 Mazdaspeed 3: Not that long ago…

Over the past year, we’ve spoken a good bit about the 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Our own John Voelcker gave it a positive review after his test drive last May, and the fuel-efficient van aims to be a major contender in the American market. But before long, the Transit Connect will have some spirited competition: yesterday, Fiat announced plans ..

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Chrysler Expands Its Ram Fleet With Fiat Doblo Compact Van

The Lotus brand has flown somewhat under the radar for the last decade or so in the United States, well-known to enthusiasts that enjoy its focused, no-compromises Elise and Exige sports cars, but often unheard of by more mainstream car shoppers and fans. But the 2010 Evora is primed to bring Lotus back into the luxury sports car market with ..

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2010 Lotus Evora Priced To Start From $73,500

Many people have questioned why General Motors needs so many brands. Why have both Chevrolet and GMC selling essentially the same vehicles? With the new GMC Terrain, we might just have an answer. Or not. The GMC Terrain essentially replaces the Pontiac Torrent in GM’s burgeoning Crossover linuep. Where the Torrent was a rebadge of the

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Review: GMC Terrain