Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The exterior of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been given a complete makeover. The spirit of Teutonic austerity that animates Mercedes-Benz design remains, but the lines of the new E-Class look sleeker and more contemporary. The E-Class is loaded with new high-tech features such as an advanced drowsiness-detection system that monitors more than 70 parameters to warn drivers who are...

Suzuki Kizashi

Known for small cars and SUVs, Suzuki makes its first foray into the heart of the U.S. market with the midsize Kizashi sedan. The exterior styling is fresh, and the interior packs cool features such as sporty seats and a nifty instrument cluster that give the car character. The Kizashi’s key asset could be its power train, which includes a new 4-cylinder aluminum engine that can...

Toyota Venza

The Toyota Venza was supposed to have debuted earlier this year, but it was delayed when the recession forced Toyota to cut production. It’s here now, though, and it looks great. The new Venza, which is based on the same architecture chassis as that of the always popular Toyota Camry, has the audacity to look like a traditional station wagon. The modest size seems right for the...