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The 2013 Traverse, which can seat seven or eight, retains its earlier strengths ¿ key among them its generous size. "Car-based" SUVs hit the scene several years ago promising most of the good aspects of truck-based SUVs without the drawbacks -- namely unnecessary size, weight and thirst for petroleum. As much as any crossover, and probably more, the Traverse delivers on this promise, offering more interior space than a Chevy Tahoe from similar exterior dimensions. It's not as tall and is easier to get into, and its mileage, though not stellar in its class, beats the Tahoe by 2 mpg in combined driving.

2013 Chevrolet Traverse

Thanks to a number of small upgrades, the redesigned 2013 Chevrolet Traverse can stand up to any model in its class, says Joe Wiesenfelder of Cars.com -- though it depends...
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2013 Scion FR-S

Barry Spyker of the Miami Herald reviews the all-new sports car from Toyota's youth-oriented brand. Full review
The SRX features 36.3 inches of backseat legroom, just slightly less than the Lexus RX and the BMW X3, both of which have 36.8 inches of legroom. The Audi Q5 has 37.4 inches. While sliding rear seats aren't common in this category (oddly enough, they're more common in lower-cost crossovers like the Chevrolet Equinox), Cadillac should have taken the initiative to put them in. I kept reaching down to try to slide the seats back and give the kids some much-needed legroom.

2013 Cadillac SRX

Kristin Varela of Cars.com tests Cadillac's comfortable crossover. Full review
MH: Loser The Juke has a busy design to begin with and the additional NISMO cues give the crossover a scattershot look. A vehicle bearing the Nismo name deserves more than a 9-horsepower bump in engine output, too. I'm underwhelmed.

2013 Chicago Auto Show winners & losers

New production and concept cars are making premieres at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. Cars.com editors Mike Hanley, Aaron Bragman, David Thomas and Joe Bruzek crisscross the expansive show floor...
While it handled the circuit well, it was the open road where the XT felt really quick. Subaru says the zero-to-60 time is in the low 6-second range, which is about the same as a base Porsche Cayenne.

2014 Subaru Forester

Cars.com tests the standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder and the turbocharged 2.0-liter XT, and gives high marks for capability, price and fuel economy. Full review
AB: Loser Yeah, I'm not feeling this one. I can see the BMW 3 Series in the Q50's proportions, but this looks a bit overstyled for me, especially aft of the front doors. That Infiniti family C-pillar squiggle looks awkward, and the taillights look as if they've been pasted on. The interior doesn't look all that different to me, and in fact looks like something that could easily have a Hyundai badge.

2014 cars: Winners & losers

Many elegant new cars will be on display at the Chicago Auto Show next month and in dealer showrooms later this year. Cars.com editors Aaron Bragman, Mike Hanley, David Thomas...
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Car options that improve resale value

Nearly every published valuation guide includes a short list of possible options with each vehicle listing, along with how much they should add to the car's total value. But these...
The glove box can be a useful treasure chest in cars, housing everything from important papers and receipts to tire gauges and extra fuses. It's a safe, easy-to-access place for crucial items, and almost every car has one.

Photos: Glove box essentials

Even the best of us are guilty of littering our glove boxes with unnecessary CDs or cosmetics. Don't go down that path. Robby DeGraff of Cars.com suggests useful items to...
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Getting a car loan: What it takes

Shopping for a car loan doesn't have to be a painful experience if you're prepared. Almost 90 percent of cars aren't bought by consumers at all; they're purchased by banks....