2010 Reliability Ratings from Consumer Reports

Honda and Toyota still dominate in reliability with General Motors improving and the big European makers tanking in the findings of Consumer Reports' 2010 Annual Auto Survey.

Federal Financing Complete for Fisker

It looks like both the Fisker and the Tesla will be seeing reality thanks to financing from taxpayers.

Upcoming Auto Shows to be Hit by Economy

Unfortunately, the economic doom and gloom surrounding the auto industry now has cast a long shadow on the upcoming auto shows.

Check out the forecast for the shows at the Wall Street Journal.

Auto Burglars Shopping in Unattended Vehicles

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20, 2007 -- This holiday season, auto burglars will shop the easy way -- by stealing your gifts, purse, wallet, packages or other valuables you leave in plain sight inside your vehicle. Every 2 1/2 minutes, a vehicle is burglarized in Texas with its contents stolen. Obviously, these crimes escalate during this time of year when shopping increases and drivers don't take the necessary precautions to protect their personal items left in their car.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Prototype X

The Lancer Prototype X is a 3-dimensional preview of the new high-performance all-wheel-drive 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X.
For more photos and information: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer photo gallery

2008 NISMO 350Z

Factory-tuned NISMO 350Z with a custom body kit and modified suspension, brakes, exhaust and wheels.


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Check out the test drive for the new 2007 Infinity G35 Sport Sedan.

Bottom line, here's the pros and cons:

Pros:

1. Handsome styling inside and out
2. Gobs of power
3. Sports-car soul

Cons:

1. Cramped back seat and trunk
2. Overly-complex secondary controls
3. Wheelspin coming out of corners due to all that torque