Another recall from Toyota, who became world’s top autoseller in 2008. Japanese automaker Toyota said on Friday, 16th April 2010 it will recall 870,000 Sienna minivans in the United States and Canada because of corrosion problems. The recall affects 1998 through 2010 Sienna minivans which Toyota said could experience corrosion in the spare tire carrier cable if they have been operated in cold... 

Lexus Toyota has a full-blown crisis on its hands. As has been widely reported, sticking gas pedals and potentially dangerous floor mats caused Toyota to recall 5.3 million vehicles since last fall, including some of its most popular models. The floor-mat problem led the company to call back models from its high-end Lexus brand, hitherto renowned for quality and reliability. These problems has been... 

Sticker price: $23,200 – $32,940 AOL ‘market price’: $22,733 – $28,552 Mileage: 24 mpg Hwy, 18 mpg City IIHS Top Safety Pick: Yes Although the name (a combination of “tiger” and “iguana”) sounds like it was coined by Napoleon Dynamite, the new addition to the Volkswagen line-up better fits the classic image of Volkswagen than the larger Touaureg (named... 

Sticker price: $19,995 – $28,195 AOL ‘market price’: $19,602 – $27,344 Mileage: 26 mpg Hwy, 20 mpg City IIHS Top Safety Pick: Yes The Forester has always been a solid, practical crossover. But while the last-generation version looked like a side-up shoe box on wheels, the latest model has gained some curves while retaining all its practical appeal. This new version is the biggest... 

Sticker price: $23,900 – $28,400 AOL ‘market price’: $23,360 – $27,743 Mileage: 23 mpg Hwy, 17 mpg City IIHS Top Safety Pick: No The CX-7 has a sharp, sporty look that it manages with minimal impact on practicality and visibility. Its turbocharged engine also offers ample, if not blazing, power. Steering feels sharp and secure. While it doesn’t quite offer the sports... 

Sticker price: $20,220 – $23,010 AOL ‘market price’: $19,585 – $21,791 Mileage: 27 mpg Hwy, 22 mpg City IIHS Top Safety Pick: Yes With its shallow, sloping back window, the Rogue almost doesn’t look like an SUV at all. It’s part of a new family of crossovers that are basically tall hatchback cars. (If you remember the 1980s AMC Eagle, the profile will look familiar) At... 

Sticker price: $20,435 – $27,670 AOL ‘market price’: $19,538 – $25,681 Mileage: 28 mpg Hwy, 22 mpg City IIHS Top Safety Pick: Yes Ford has a way of introducing new or redesigned vehicles, but waiting to give them new engines or transmissions that really put them over the top. Case in point: the 2009 Ford Escape. New engines and transmissions have made the new model really enjoyable... 

Sticker price: $21,245 – $27,245 AOL ‘market price’: $19,778 – $25,342 Mileage: 27 mpg Hwy, 20 mpg City IIHS Top Safety Pick: Yes Another pioneer and perennial fan-favorite is the Honda CR-V, which retains a lot of its original appeal. Competition is heating up, though. A good, practical little vehicle, the CR-V offers commendable performance and decent mileage. In the fuel... 

Sticker price: $21,500 – $27,810 AOL ‘market price’: $21,090 – $26,837 Mileage: 28 mpg Hwy, 22 mpg City IIHS Top Safety Pick: Yes The Rav4 remains king of the hill among small SUVs. The design may not be terribly exciting, but hot looks are rarely Toyota’s big selling point. Fuel economy, reliability and practicality are what draws Toyota buyers. Added to that –... 

As the gas prices dropped, crossovers SUVs – particularly small ones – have made a way back to the American Highways. Market share has already bounced back to year-ago levels after having dropped precipitously during the summer. Also there are some new entries in the market boosting the attraction in this segmant. Compact SUV buyers have plenty to choose from these days. And several models...