 | Why it's one of our most significant: The 2008 3-series is BMW's first retractable hard top. Depending on the extent of your past experiences with the brand, this may be a smart step forward or the first sign of the apocalypse. Read our full story below. |
 | Why it's one of our most significant: Cadillac accidentally found a winning formula when it rebadged a GMC Yukon Denali and proclaimed "This is Escalade, hear it roar!" Cadillac found similar success when it ditched the Opel-twin Catera and launched the CTS on |
 | Why it's one of our most significant: Ford just ended production of the Freestar, and GM plans to drop its four minivans soon, meaning that the Chrysler twins will be the final Americans on the minivan frontier. New "Swivel 'n' Go" seating and a removable tabl |
 | Why it's one of our most significant: Ford keeps telling us that they're committed to small cars, but actions speak louder than words. This homely new Focus, based on last-generation hardware, is hardly evidence of any commitment, but it's Sync multimedia syst |
 | Why it's one of our most significant: DaimlerChrysler has been on again, off again with its commitment to bring Smart to the U.S., and Roger Penske has joined in to make it a sure thing this time. Now it's time to sit back and see how many Americans will take |
 | At this year's Detroit show, Toyota is showing a longer version of the brand-new Tundra pickup called the CrewMax that is rumored to have 400 horsepower and will tow over 11,000 pounds. It looks similar to the four-door version, but with longer rear doors. |
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