The Latest Breaking News from Mitsubishi

The term 'SUV' plays with a looser definition these days. In reality, many of the vehicles listed here are simply lifted compact cars with increased interior space, improved ground clearance, and, often, an all-wheel-drive system—if the vehicle permits it.

Read on to discover five of the most improved crossovers that are now worth your money, according to a car expert.

Poor reliability and performance issues plague these four Japanese cars from Nissan, Mitsubishi, Honda and Scion.

Continuously Variable Transmissions, or CVTs, were once hailed as the future of smooth, fuel-efficient driving. But over time, many drivers have come to dread those rubber-band-like revs, sluggish response, and sky-high repair bills. While some automakers have begun phasing them out or offering alternatives, others are doubling down, leaving customers…