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Production of the 2010 Forte Coupe marks Kia’s first ever 2-door model and brings a whole new sporty image to the Kia brand. Peter Schreyer, designer of the Audi TT, worked at Audi for 25 years before joining Kia as Chief … Continue reading →

Aveo is the Rodney Dangerfield of the Chevrolet lineup. It just “don’t get no respect”. Here is an entry level car that can be ordered as a sedan or a five-door hatchback in LS or LT trim with either a … Continue reading →

The Lexus IS series of sedans was introduced in 2006 to provide a sporty, personalized vehicle that delivered both handling and luxury. For 2010, the Lexus IS lineup has two new additions, the IS 250C and the IS 350C share … Continue reading →

Volkswagen makes a big deal out of product similarity and “family resemblances”. You hear the term “Volkswagen DNA” tossed about freely, but once you look at the car, you know this Passat is “different”. Start with the general shape of … Continue reading →

When the Mazda3 was introduced in 2003, it set new standards for styling and performance in the economy car segment. Since then the competition has used the Mazda3 as a benchmark when designing new products. For the new 2010 Mazda3, … Continue reading →

Color isn’t the only reason that the Eclipse stands out. The body design looks like you should get a ticket because everyone knows that you are going to be bad! The car is built on curves. At the front, the … Continue reading →

The FJ Cruiser is built as a modern day tribute to the world renowned Toyota FJ Land Cruiser series of off road vehicles. Ironically, the original was never very popular (except with hard core off-roaders). It seems the original was … Continue reading →

Ford’s Flex is one of those vehicles that create strong and sometimes opposing impressions. The boxy shape, ribbed roof and side panels and optional two-tone paint scheme bear some hint of the 1950’s or 60’s station wagons, but only a … Continue reading →

  In many ways Prius has become the symbol of both Toyota and of hybrid vehicles in general. Its instantly recognizable teardrop shape has been around since Toyota introduced it to the world in 1997. For 2010, the Prius shape … Continue reading →

As a front wheel drive, only vehicle the Mazda 5 is considered a mini-van rather than a cross over utility vehicle or CUV. Vans meet different expectations in our lives than CUVs and not only does the Mazda 5 meet … Continue reading →