When the redesigned 2009 Mazda6 sedan goes on sale in late August, pricing will start at $18,550. The base Mazda6 i SV is fitted with a 2.5-liter, 170-horsepower I-4 engine and a six-speed manual transmission. At the other end of the range, the Mazda6 s with a 3.7-liter, 273-horsepower V6 engine and...

Acura has treated us to a peek at the completely redesigned 2009 Acura TL, scheduled to go on sale this fall. Derived from the 2008 Honda Accord platform, the Acura TL evolves from its current, laudable generation, and it is wrapped in the latest Acura design language, complete with the trademark buck...

On sale now, the all-new, seventh-generation 2009 Nissan Maxima looks to distance itself from platform-mate Altima by deliver more luxury and sporting character wrapped up in a more exciting design. Nissan describes this bold sedan as returning to its heritage as "The 4-Door Sports Car," reminding...

No sooner than the redesigned 2009 Acura TSX hits the road than the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety careens one into an offset barrier at 40 mph. The results - crumpled sheetmetal, shattered glass, and a Good score for occupant protection. A second Acura TSX was struck at 31 mph by a moving barrier...

Mazda is treating its RX-8 four-door sports car to a midlife freshening for 2009, updating its appearance and extending the powertrain warranty. The exterior is features restyle front fascia, headlamps, rear bumper, and exhaust outlets. A new five-spoke wheel features a symbolic design reminiscent of...

Sized to fit beneath the Phantom, the Rolls-Royce RR4 previewed here launches in 2010 with a price expected to be around $250,000. Derived from the BMW 7 Series platform, the RR4 will be powered by a new engine, unique to Rolls-Royce. The Goodwood manufacturing facilities are being completely reconfigured...

Hyundai will expand its portfolio this July with the introduction of its new Genesis flagship sedan, moving the brand into luxury territory at a near-lux price. The Genesis will start at $33,000 for the base 290-horsepower V-6 model and just $38,000 for the 375-horsepower V-8 model. The base 3.8-liter...

Days after Toyota announced that the Prius has sold more than one million units worldwide since its introduction, Honda formally announced that it has three new hybrid models in development. Previously known as the "international hybrid," the first new model is a five-door hatchback whose styling...

Among the redesigned cars quietly heading to a showroom near you is the larger, sleeker, and more refined 2009 Audi A4 sedan and Avant wagon. On the auto show circuit this year, the A4 blended in with the expanding portfolio of models, seeming lost beside the A5, Q5, TT, and numerous S models. However...

The ultimate test of any performance car’s mettle is conquering the famed Nurburgring track in Nürburg, Germany. The 13-mile Nordschleife has long been the track for development and bragging rights. Among the lastest boasts to catch our attention is the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V recording a 7:59.32 lap. This...