Category: Cars & Trucks
2011 Porsche Cayenne – Prototype Drive
Porsche purists may have hated the Cayenne from the moment of its inception, but the success of the truck has allowed the continued production of cars that enthusiasts yearn for. In fact, in one of the supreme ironies of the
2011 BMW X3 – Prototype Drive
The main criticisms of the first-generation BMW X3 were that the suspension was too stiff and the ride was crude, especially for back-seat occupants. As if those weren’t enough, the interior quality was decidedly low-rent for a BMW. Despite improvements
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell – Prototype Drive
We remain somewhat skeptical of electric cars, but we acknowledge that the latest prototypes are getting far more interesting. Last December, Audi let us drive the R8-based E-Tron in California, and we came away impressed by its 313 hp and
Lightweight Audi A5 2.0T Concept – Prototype Drive
Taking weight out of a modern car can be tricky: Crash regulations have necessitated heavier structures, emissions laws have forced additional complexity into vehicles, and amenities have added dozens of electronic control units and untold miles of cable. Many automakers,
2012 Infiniti M35h / M Hybrid – Prototype Drive
As the first in-house hybrid from Nissan/Infiniti, the M35h is pretty unassuming. Indeed, although the test cars we drove in Japan were covered with decals advertising their gasoline-electricness, small “hybrid” badges on the production models’ front fenders will be the
2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage – Drive Review
The oldest trick in the automotive book is to stuff the most powerful engine you can get your hands on into the smallest car you’ve got. Just ask Carroll Shelby. So we weren’t too surprised when Aston Martin crammed its
2011 Audi A8L W12 – First Drive Review
Most cars are made to be driven, of course, and there is a select group of vehicles that are made to be driven in—the Rolls-Royce Phantom, the Maybach 62, the Ford Crown Victoria. But beyond that, there exists the infinitesimally
2011 BMW 335is – Short Take Road Test
How does BMW separate the i’s from the M’s? Forgetting j, k, and l, BMW jumps the alphabet and goes straight to s. And the s of the new 335is ditches the fog lights for improved cooling and adds more
2011 Volkswagen Jetta GLI / 2.0 TSI – First Drive Review
Although the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta will be launched this October with a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder, a 2.5-liter five, and a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel, our favorite version will not be far behind. The GLI, which features a turbocharged 2.0-liter and a
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser – Review
The FJ Cruiser is a retro-themed design that harks back to Toyota’s FJ40 sport-utility vehicle. Sold in the States from 1960 until 1983, the FJ40 was a rugged, bare-bones Jeep-like vehicle that helped build Toyota’s reputation for quality in the
