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Vehicular Science: One Smart Ride

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The Smart car was designed for space, safety and fuel efficiency (3.8 L/100 km or 75 mi/gal). For example, it has a frame designed to dissipate energy around the passengers in a car accident.

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Review of 2007 BMW 3-Series Convertible (2:14)

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Vehicular Science: One Smart Ride (5:26)

The Smart car was designed for space, safety and fuel efficiency (3.8 L/100 km or 75 mi/gal). For example, it has a frame designed to dissipate energy around the passengers in a car accident.

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Review of 2007 BMW 3-Series Convertible (2:14)

BMW redesigned the coupe version of its best-selling car for 2007. Watch this video from HowStuffWorks to find out more.

Review of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu (1:38)

The Chevrolet Malibu is largely unchanged for 2007, pending a 2008 redesign due in calendar '07. Find out more in the Consumer Guide video review.

Review of 2008 Chrysler Group Minivans (2:20)

The Chrysler Group continues their line of minivans with two upgrades. Find out more in this Consumer Guide video review.

Review of the 2008 Dodge Viper (1:39)

After a one-year hiatus, Dodge brought the Viper back with more bite for 2008 at the Detroit Auto Show. Watch this HowStuffWorks video to find out more.

Review of the 2008 Ford Focus (3:37)

The Ford Focus is largely unchanged for 2007. Find out more in the Consumer Guide video review...

Review of the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz (1:08)

The Hyundai Veracruz is called a full-size SUV, but isn't outrageously big like some others. Find out more in the Consumer Guide video review.

Review of the 2008 Lexus IS-F (1:07)

Lexus F-cars enjoy significant power, handling, and styling enhancements over the conventional Lexus models. Find out more in this Consumer Guide video review.

Review of the 2008 Nissan Rogue (1:19)

Rogue will be Nissan's first compact SUV available in the American market. Find out more in this Consumer Guide video review.