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Tires are more than just a number

Most people don't think too much about their car's tires - all they know is they're round, hold air and essentially keep the car on the ground. In fact, most people don't even care about their tires until it's time to replace them.

Explorer finds luxury land

This new SUV was truly all-new as it didn't just feature new bodywork or an updated powertrain. Instead, Ford based the new vehicle on the Taurus' unit body platform and created a much more sophisticated vehicle - something that was not possible with the predecessor with its design based on a body-on-frame platform.

Touareg a unique diesel

IF you want an SUV with a premium feel but not a premium price tag, VW may have a solution for you in the form of a vehicle called Touareg.

Toyota Scion FR-S delivers sports car fun

Toyota has worked long and hard to establish its reputation of offering comfortable, practical and reliable automobiles. Unfortunately, this effort has resulted in some critics labelling Toyota as being too conservative.

Boxster a real champion

HOW do you improve on something that is close to perfection?

S5 brings speed and style

OVER the years, the Audi S5 has become the "favourite" vehicle of automotive journalists from around the world.

Lexus unveils new hybrid

You may never believe your eyes when you see the new 2013 Lexus ES series, because the styling is so modern, so clean, and so handsome that you swear that you are looking at an expensive European luxury car costing twice as much.

Accord retains place at top of class

For over 30 years, the Honda Accord served North America as the bread-and-butter Japanese family car that offered great quality, superb engineering, high fuel economy and above-average practicality all mixed into an attractive package.

RVR's price tag a major plus

The compact SUV market segment has grown considerably over the years. Just about every manufacturer has one in their lineup and each offers a viable model or two.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe offers value to buyers

Why do we like rear-wheel-drive cars? Driving enthusiasts might say it's because of their inherent balance. The front wheels of front-drive cars are taxed with added responsibility to both accelerate and steer the vehicle, while all-wheel-drive can add weight and mechanical complexity. On a philosophical level, there's just something more pure and true to form in a rear-drive vehicle.

Lexus adds an H to its ES

YOU may never believe your eyes when you see the new 2013 Lexus ES series, because the styling is so modern, so clean, and so handsome that you swear you are looking at an expensive European luxury car costing twice as much.

Uncovering the meanings behind emblems

As I glanced over my shoulder to change lanes, a shiny red BMW M3 zoomed by me as if it was being swept by a tornado. The car appeared to be in a perfect condition, but then I quickly noticed the missing blue-and-white emblems from not only the hood and the trunk, but from all four cross-laced aluminum wheels as well.

Long history behind those logos

As I glanced over my shoulder to change lanes, a shiny red BMW M3 zoomed by as if it was being swept by a tornado. The car appeared to be in a perfect condition, but then I quickly noticed the missing blue-and-white emblems from not only the hood and the trunk, but from all four cross-laced aluminum wheels as well.