Editors' Notebook

The new Forester may not appeal to enthusiasts, but it has one enduring trait that Subarus have had for several decades: it is practical. more

Sure, the new Focus goes down the road with a decent level of refinement, but where did the fun go? more

A car with 500 horsepower and ten cylinders under the hood has an undeniable allure. more

Buyers of the base Impreza are likely looking at the car as a way to get four-wheel-drive capability in an economy car, and to us, $17,737 is a pretty fair price. more

There's an effortlessness to the way this car drives that is very satisfying. more

Yes, this is a Porsche that is better with an automatic tranny. more

Given its price, subdued appearance, and comfortable interior, we would have no problem recommending the Sonata to someone who needs a no-nonsense sedan. more

When you think station wagons, you usually think Volvo. The V70 is the image of practicality, if not exactly a driving excitement. more

It's good to spend some time in this model before its pending replacement, but it's definitely showing its age. more

The RX-8 is an inviting car-small, sporty, fun to drive. more

The RX-8 is an inviting car-small, sporty, fun to drive. It's not overly endowed with power (238 hp with a manual transmission), but with only about 3000 pounds to motivate, that's plenty. It's somewhat lacking in low-end grunt (only 159 lb-ft of torque), but more

The RX-8 is an inviting car-small, sporty, fun to drive. more

Forget the Porsche 911: if what you want is to be noticed, buy a 2008 BMW Z4 coupe. more

The Genesis is the start of something big for Hyundai, that is, a budding reputation for desirable cars. more

The Pilot goes down the road with authority, and the chassis feels very solid. more