The Chevrolet Cruze compact has plenty of advantages over its peers, but the competitive clock is ticking fast, says Dan Neil.

Dan Neil says the nimble Porsche roadster saves weight but adds frustration with a complicated new ragtop—and air conditioning is extra.

Toyota is voluntarily recalling 373,000 Avalon sedans to fix a steering problem.

The I-MiEV, set to arrive in fall 2011, promises great storage space and a greener driving experience—if you can handle the "range anxiety."

Ford unveiled its redesigned Explorer SUV this morning in New York's Herald Square.