Well, BMW has done it again. Just when you thought they were going the route of Volvos - safe, characterless vehicles made for old business men with bellies who play a lot of golf - the engineers at Bavarian Motor Works shock and amaze us all.
I drove a Mercedes-Benz CLS last Monday. It always seemed a ludicrously indulgent car on which to spend a manufacturers development and marketing budgets, as it is broadly an E-Class saloon with a side view shaped like a banana, less room inside and some more exotic mechanical parts.
Updated for 2008, the look is even more dramatic and daring- less tubby and vastly more meaningful and stirring. The tall front grille is flanked with bi-xenon headlights, while energetic lines adorn the wind-swept body which is outlined in a classic 2 2 silhouette.
My colleague Daniel and I shared two different versions of the new 2008 Subaru Tribeca, which just arrived in Canadian dealerships.
We tested the top-of-the-line model, the 7-passenger Premier, as well as the base 5-passenger model.
Infinitis original FX moon buggy debuted in 2003 intending to be a sports sedan wearing a fanny pack. It handled well, accelerated smartly with the optional V-8, and looked particularly glam on its optional 20-inch wheels.
As if we hadn't had our fill of Mercedes CL63 AMG reviews over the past two weeks, Fifth Gear recently took a moment to deliver what turns out to be a futile attempt at analyzing the new model, ultimately stating nothing more than their own assesments as to the current state of AMG.
Ride and Room - Beautiful Together.Many auto journalists and car aficionados in general decry the Avalon as feeling too domestic in its ride and handling dynamics. Sure, it's softly sprung, but it's no land yacht in the corners either. In fact, truth be known I enjoyed driving Toyota's granddaddy sedan immensely.
An amphibian or a car with water-wings would have been perfect for this summer but, short of that ideal, the BMW 3 Series Convertible might be the next best thing.
We clamber behind the wheel of the new supercharged Elise for the ride of our lives.Last week we got to drive the new 218hp supercharged Lotus Elise SC. It boats less power than the equivalent Exige S 240 because the Elise makes do without an intercooler in order to maintain rear visibility.
Hot peppers play a key role in international cuisine. If you're a chili pepperaficionado, chances are they find their way into almost everything you eat.
The hot hatch segment is a bit crowded at the moment. Thats never a bad thing of course, but given the cost of fuel and the environmental fallout from global warming, youd expect things to be different.
The old Daewoo Kalos has come a long way; it's now a revamped Chevy Aveo. But don't even think about the posher 1.4 as the little 1.2 version is much more fun
Mother Nature has created almost flawless beauties for us humans to enjoy. But man is also capable of crafting his own masterpieces. One such example is the newly redesigned Jaguar XKR, one of the most beautiful cars in the world.
On the Road and the Course With Chrysler’s Four-Door Cruise Missile.
If you’re reading this review, chances are you’re interested in owning Chrysler’s majestically maniacal 300C SRT8.
The Audi A8 is a car of many firsts and many facts, so heres a couple of interesting points which may be of use when starting out a conversation. The A8 was the first production vehicle to feature a twelve cylinder engine in a W arrangement.
Some brands are synonymous with performance and nobility. Probably because of their royal affinities, English cars have this aristocratic aura that clearly sets them apart from the mass of lowly people’s cars.
In creating the New Beetle, Volkswagen did a stunning job of capturing the essence of the old Beetle in both form and function. Since then, the New Beetle-which was introduced in 1998–has undergone some minor exterior tweaking but little else,
GM’s family of new mid-size SUVs includes the very upscale and elegant Enclave, with third row seating sufficiently spacious to accommodate three adults.
To help ease the difficulty of your plight, Inside Line has just published their first review of the model which provides a well-written look as to what you can expect should you indeed decide to part with the $100,000 or so hard-earned dollars the latest CL will set you back.
Peugeot’s versatile SUV should give Honda and Nissan a run for their money, says Neil Lyndon.
Viewed head-on, the face of the new Peugeot 4007 looks like the victim of a cack-handed operation in plastic surgery.
My nearest and dearest will confirm that I am not generally enthusiastic about automatic transmissions, so it was with a sense of duty rather than delight that I first climbed aboard the clutchless Freelander Td4.
While the the reviewer seemed generally pleased with the new model, bestowing the CL63 with four out of a possible five stars, he ultimately questioned whether it's a viable option over the similarly-horsepowered (and similarly-priced) CL600 as well as the less-expensive CL500.
It skillfully avoids retirement homes.
14 year is a long time. In dog years, that’s a lifetime, but in car years, it’s en eternity. We have the impression that the current generation B-Series pickup, as well as its Ford brother, the Ranger, have been with us for ages.
You remember your Aunt Agatha, don't you? Purple rinse, lipsticky teeth, fledgling beard - that one. Well, she's just left you ВЈ76,725 in her will. And since you're not one to ignore a rather heavy handed hint from the forces of destiny, you'll spend it on an Audi R8.
Britain has taken a real dent when it comes to the production of pure breed sports cars, however the new Farbio GTS is ready to hit the big time with more demand internationally than it can currently supply
Remember the Cavalier? You probably do, because it sold remarkably well during its lifetime (particularly towards the end when it was offered at unbelievably low prices) and still has a rather loyal following in the sports compact arena.
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