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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS
A Corvette V-8 under the hood makes Chevy's first SS sport-ute a real muscle machine, but its 395 hp can't mask the crudeness of even this specially primped TrailBlazer. more |
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2006 Chevrolet HHR
The HHR may look like a '49 Suburban shrunk to car size, but this pseudo-truck actually has full-size utility. more |
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Review: 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Practical and personable, the new R-Class has the style and spirit to score with buyers, no matter what niche it may occupy. more |
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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Lapping Hawaii's Big Island in the invigorating, redesigned roadster--no speeding allowed. more |
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Review: 2006 Mazda 5
New for 2006, the Mazda5 is a multi-faceted people mover based on a stretched Mazda3 platform. The innovative six-passenger design of this scaled-down minivan is geared towards young, active-lifestyle buyers who demand exceptional features and flexibility in a single, high-value vehicle. more |
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Review: 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500
Joining the Mercedes-Benz lineup for 2006, the new CLS-Class melds striking sheetmetal and a unique interior treatment with basic E-Class platform elements to create what is arguably the sexiest -- and definitely one of more |
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Review: 2006 Cadillac CTS
Seeing the import brands gaining ground in the near-luxury category, Cadillac made a countering move in 1997 with a repackaged rear-drive Opel known as the Catera. The stealth-aircraft-inspired styling of the CTS is a blend of both forward-thinking design and traditional Cadillac style. more |
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2006 Mercedes-Benz R-class
Call it a minivan for snobs, if you like. The R-class is here and we take a drive while trying to decide who this vehicle will appeal to. more |
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2006 Lexus IS350
The 2006 Lexus IS350 is the latest car to be defined by one of automotive journalism's favorite tropes: "The fill-in-the-blank is the car that's finally going to dethrone the BMW 3-series as the benchmark for contemporary sport sedans." more |
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2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
The new GLI may look like a hotted-up Toyota Corolla, but it certainly drives a lot better. Unlike most modern VWs, this one doesn't go all mushy on you during hard cornering and cock its rear wheel into the air. more |
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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Things move fast in today's SUV land. Except, that is, for Suzuki and the Grand Vitara. After seven long years in production, Suzuki at last has a new version, and we've been driving it. more |
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2006 Subaru WRX STI
The STi was always a little raw (which was part of its appeal), but it's now better able to harness its pounding horses and put them on the road. The suspension is very firm, the body is stiffer, and the six-speed shifter is one of the best in the business. more |
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2006 Aston Martin DB9 Volante
In the past, a plaque on the doorsill of an Aston Martin that advertised "Handbuilt in England" would have been a warning. But now that Aston has moved from its traditional home in Newport Pagnell to its high-tech factory at Gaydon in the English Midlands, per more |
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Review: 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Redesigned for 2005, the third-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee remained true to its heritage, retaining a trail-friendly size, formidable off-road prowess, and refined on-road manners. more |
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2006 Subaru Forester
Where is eight bigger than twenty? Under the hood of the 2006 Subaru Forester, it seems, were a new naturally aspirated engine results in a whole new car. more |
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