Driving

Practical Nissan Versa capable of carrying a lot of stuff

Morgan Motor Company debuts alternative-fuel LIFECar

Volkswagen revs it up with refined diesel car

Hemi engine takes up new home in Chrysler Aspen Hybrid

Odyssey Touring takes the mini out of minivan

Manageable Moto Guzzi bike is one very easy rider

Practical Nissan Versa capable of carrying a lot of stuff

By Ted Laturnus

Although it’s being marketed to compete against the likes of the Toyota Yaris, the Chevrolet Aveo, and the Honda Fit, the Nissan Versa has them all beat when it comes to power and interior space.

Morgan Motor Company debuts alternative-fuel LIFECar

By Ted Laturnus

This year, the Morgan Motor Company debuted its alternative-fuel LIFECar, and the concept vehicle couldn’t be more different from the traditional models that come out of the plant in England’s Malvern Hills.

Volkswagen revs it up with refined diesel car

By Ted Laturnus

Plenty of car makers are jumping on the hybrid bandwagon these days, but Volkswagen seems to be focusing its energies on diesel technology in the never-ending quest for better fuel consumption and lower emissions.

Harley-Davidson refines its hogs for '09 season

By Ted Laturnus

These are not the best of times for motorcycle manufacturers in North America, and the Milwaukee-based company seems to be focusing more on improvements than on earth-shattering introductions. Still, there are some highlights for the coming model year.

Hemi engine takes up new home in Chrysler Aspen Hybrid

By Ted Laturnus

The hugely successful power plant has been refined once more and takes pride of place in a vehicle that is loaded with features and promises high fuel efficiency.

Odyssey Touring takes the mini out of minivan

By Ted Laturnus

Honda’s top-of-the-line Odyssey Touring minivan is designed to provide an upscale driving experience for those who need room for the finer things in life.

Manageable Moto Guzzi bike is one very easy rider

By Ted Laturnus

Few motorcycle manufacturers can match Guzzi when it comes to uniqueness and presence. The Norge 1200 model's not the smoothest ride, but one of the more responsive.

Comfort still tops with GM's nifty, thrifty Malibu Hybrid

By Ted Laturnus

A base price just under $27,000 may be the Malibu Hybrid's strongest selling point, but it also has a surprisingly high level of standard equipment, including cruise control and air conditioning.

Yamaha V-Star 1100 is a well-mannered motorbike ride

By Ted Laturnus

Aimed at the cruiser market, what this bike lacks in power, it more than makes up for in smoothness, with a slick performance and a nice sense of balance.

Ford tries to get back in gear with fetching Flex

By Ted Laturnus

The company is playing catch-up after wrongly promoting cost-cutting over quality, but the Flex should get the ball rolling. It's an attractively styled, competently engineered crossover that has some unique features and an accessible price tag.

Honda Civic DX-G Coupe proves thrifty can also be lively

By Ted Laturnus

We all want to do the right thing these days and want to have a hybrid, but they're not exactly stimulating. However, this clean and thrifty nonhybrid car is fun to be in, with good acceleration and a high level of refinement.

Suzuki bike powertrain satisfies need for speed

By Ted Laturnus

Motorcycle technology is nothing short of amazing. This is an athletic, snappy-performing motorcycle that should satisfy all but the most demanding riders, but falls merely into the novice sport category.

Empty-nesters ramble on with Dodge Journey

By Ted Laturnus

You need something roomy and practical, but not as cumbersome as a minivan. You want the four-season security of all-wheel drive too, and if you wanted to go off-roading, you’d get yourself a Jeep. What to do?

Volvo S80 is a smoothie on wheels

By Ted Laturnus

The Volvo S80 has more flashing lights, beepers, and various other audio-visual warnings and alarms than most cars on the road.

Run the daylights out of this fun Honda bike

By Ted Laturnus

There's no better way of getting the sport-bike–riding experience than the CBR125R—and without breaking the bank in the process, or getting in over your head.

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