Yes, I’m going to defend the GMC Yukon as a family vehicle. Some families do have more than two children, and some of those children get big. And some families have big hobbies. Not every family can fit into a sedan, and the Yukon is a great option. Families that would consider a Yukon usually [...]

 If your first glance at a 2010 Kia Soul doesn’t turn you off, then you’re just the person the Soul is looking for. The Soul is the latest in the boxy-style compact utility vehicle. At first glance, it doesn’t look like a family car, but it sure can be, if you like this vehicle. The [...]

The 2009 Mazda CX-9 caught my eye on the styling. It’s rare for me to evaluate a family vehicle based on how it looks, but in this case it made sense. Rex Roy, editor of The Car Connection, got my attention, saying, “The 2009 Mazda CX-9 resembles a full-size wagon jacked up about a foot, [...]

The experts at TuningTruck.com have read all the best reviews on the Web regarding the new 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid, bringing you some of the most useful information in this review. TuningTruck.com’s editors, well schooled in small cars and hybrids, have also driven the Insight and pass along their observations. Likes: Great real-world fuel economy [...]

TuningTruck.com’s editors drove the new Nissan Armada in order to give you an expert opinion. TuningTruck.com’s SUV experts have also researched available road tests on the new Nissan Armada to produce this conclusive review and to help you find the truth where other car reviews might differ. Likes Seating position Towing capacity Powertrain performance Dislikes [...]

As Cathy Dodson became a new mom, her hunt for a family vehicle began with a search for a third-row seat and room for cargo. And this first-grade teacher wasn’t going to settle on the first minivan that crossed her path. The 2008 Nissan Pathfinder passed muster. Dodson teaches at Stone Academy in Greenville, South [...]

Looking at the next generation, 2010 5-series Gran Turismo, you’d think that the car is going to be stepping on the toes of another 5-series–the Sports Wagon . Normally when picking a hatchback, such as the new GT, over a sedan it’s for cargo capacity and accessibility. That’s also the reason for picking the wagon [...]

As we’ve written several times, we like the idea of the 2010 Ford Transit Connect: A small, fuel-efficient van for use in urban areas or where a full-size delivery van isn’t needed. It’s meant for smaller, lighter loads where a full-size van would be overkill. Think your local florist or deli, not a stone supply [...]