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Like crossovers under $50,000, these vehicles are part wagon, part SUV. They’re a bit sporty, and actually a bit of everything. They’re not necessarily the most useful of all vehicles, but they tend to be very nicely designed and equipped with all-wheel drive—an essential ally in winter. And yet, crossovers …

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Ah, marketing execs… To humble automobile journalists such as ourselves, it seems as though their main role is to make our lives difficult. Crossovers aren’t really cars, but they aren’t really SUVs or wagons either. To a certain extent, they’re all of the above, but they’re also none of the …

Towing standards: there really aren't any in the pickup industry. I know that might seem like a strange thing to say when manufacturers are constantly boasting that vehicle X can pull up to 24,000 lbs, but it's true - there's no standardized test that has been agreed upon by each …

Not everyone can afford a Ferrari or Lamborghini, but we can all afford to dream! That’s why the Car Guide ranks the best Grand Turismos (GTs) and Sports Performance Cars every year. We’ve lumped together two very exclusive categories of vehicles: GTs and Sports Performance cars. GTs are very powerful, …

You know what’s funny? There are 19 models in this category, most of which cost upwards of $100,000, while there are just 10 in the significantly more affordable sub-compact group! First place on the podium goes to Porsche, a brand that has put all of its eggs in one basket …

Interesting fact: As prices for a vehicle category go up, so does the number of models in the category! There are no fewer than 18 models among the convertibles (4 to 5 seats) and roadsters (2 seats) between $50,000 and $100,000! Once you cross the $100,000 mark, you officially fall …

During the first press day at the New York Auto Show, Toyota held a private event. The main attraction was the FT-1, a revolutionary concept unveiled last January in Detroit. It was my first time seeing the superstar in such an intimate setting. Of all the presentations taking place in …

Oh joy, oh bliss! The glory of the open road! The sweet country air! You don’t need to be rich to indulge in the pleasure of letting the wind tousle your hair as you drive. For less than $50,000, you can enjoy one of life’s simplest pleasures! Before spilling the …

A heterogeneous category if there ever was one, the segment for sedans and coupes between $50,000 and $100,000 certainly isn’t dull. Eternal rivals the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and the 2014 Subaru WRX STI are pitted against the 2014 Audi A5, 2014 A6, 2014 A7 and even the 2014 Mercedes-Benz …