Keith Barry

Toyota's livened up the Avalon with a hybrid powertrain and the latest in-car tech.

For under $250, the portable Sunpentown SD-2201W gets dishes clean efficiently and effectively. It even outperforms some full-size models, though its cramped confines can't match a built-in washer's interior space.

What makes consumers buy energy efficient appliances? Expensive electricity.

An attractive exterior and above-average performance only go so far.

Smart appliances still can't do your laundry on their own, but a few good models are ready for a place in your home. Part five in our series about smart appliances.

Handling without care.

The A3 TDI Sportback is coming back

When snow makes roads a mess, the A6 cleans up.