All Accords come with ABS; V6 models add traction control. Front side airbags and curtain side airbags are standard. For '06, nose and tail styling is revised, and interior trim is altered. Leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated front seats are standard on EX-L, EX V6, and Hybrid. Those models also offer a navigation system with voice control for some navigation, audio, and climate functions.

Based on our testing, the ninth-generation Toyota Corolla sedan is certainly a likable car. Although it's available only in sedan form, the similarly priced Toyota Matrix and Scion tC can accommodate those seeking a small five-door hatchback or two-door coupe. Inside, the Corolla is thoughtfully designed with a user-friendly control layout and materials that seem nice enough to be used in a more expensive Camry. Although room in the front seat is merely average, the backseat is spacious enough to accommodate adults comfortably. Trunk capacity is rated at a generous 13.6 cubic feet. Save for the 164-horsepower Corolla XRS model, performance is about average among economy sedans.

The re-styled 2008 Holden Barina 3-door and 5-door hatch has been unveiled by General Motors. Comes with a new exterior and interior look, the 2008 Holden Barina is powered by a 1.6 liter DOHC multi-point fuel injected engine that develops 76kW at 5800rpm and 145Nm of torque at 3600rpm. If equipped with the automatic gearbox, the 2008 Holden Barina needs 7 liters of fuel to go 100 km with this engine. The 2008 Holden Barina equipment list includes ABS, Ventilated front disc brakes are standard and alloy wheels.

Explorer’s optional three-valve, 4.6-liter V-8 delivers 292 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. It is mated to the first 6-speed automatic in the segment, with a wide, 6.04:1 gear ratio, enabling the engine to spend more time in its optimum power band — either at peak power for acceleration or at peak efficiency for optimal fuel economy. The V-8 delivers low emissions as well. It qualifies for the stringent Tier II, Bin 5 federal standard, which is compliant with California’s Low Emissions Vehicle II (LEV II) standard.