Station wagons have been around a long time, but the Renault Talisman Grandtour’s all-wheel steering offers new and surprising maneuverability.

A look back at the VW bus: a car that came at a time when demand for small, transport vehicles was high. The bus became a symbol of the German economic miracle

One 1.8 million were built.

Think big - the Mini Countryman grows up. The Mitsubishi Lancer's last hurrah, and perfected details of the latest Lexus IS.

The Mini Countryman and its new measurements, still small -- but clearly bigger and with ALL4 four-wheel drive, ready for offroad adventure.

Mitsubishi's Lancer station wagon with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine comes with either a CVT automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. Despite central touch screen controls, it's still not available with a sat nav.

The luxury hybrid's facelift mainly affected the suspension with stiffer axles, shock absorbers and chassis. This together with new software for the variable gear-ratio steering adds up to more responsive steering and better road feedback.

Jaguar goes modern with the XJ’s design. The 3l diesel engine puts out 221 kW and 700 Nm. The tried and true ZF 8-speed automatic transmission brings 221 kW and 700 Nm to the rear axle.

When it was brand new in 1972, the Alfasud presented the latest in a roomy, aerodynamic sports performance car. Its one weakness is a tendency to rust.

The Cord 812 SC is a masterpiece of automotive design. It was the brainchild of Errett Lobban Cord, who owned three car companies. This revolutionary 1930s sedan was the first front-wheel drive model sold in the US.

BMW’s new G310 R motorcycle in the under-500cc segment makes for easy riding for beginners. The little bike was developed by BMW Motorrad in Munich, but built by the TVS Motor Company in India.