BMW M3 convertible--Drivers log
SENIOR EDITOR BOB GRITZINGER: Tune an already superb 3-series chassis to M level, add a 414-hp V8 heart stopper tied to a supermanageable seven-speed dual-clutch...
1971 Maserati Ghibli SS--Banker's hours
A French banker named Edward de Cazalet special-ordered this Maserati Ghibli SS, and in the early 1970s, the Ghibli was just the sort of car...
You say you want an Evolution--We begin a year with the gentler rally-bred Evo X
Bring up the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX with anyone here on the AutoWeek staff, and most will think about its screaming acceleration, great handling and...
DRIVERS LOG: 2009 Chevrolet HHR SS Turbo
SENIOR EDITOR (NEWS) BOB GRITZINGER: Call this the Chevy conundrum. The HHR SS looks old and retro, like a shrunken Suburban from 60 years ago,...
First Drive: Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series
Don?t feel bad if news of yet another ultra-limited edition, megabucks supercar leaves you feeling a bit, er, sleepy, to put it kindly. This business...
DRIVERS LOG: 2008 Nissan Versa SL sedan
SENIOR EDITOR BOB GRITZINGER: What's stunning about the Versa is the level of equipment in a car at this price point (keyless entry and ignition...
Audi S4: You won't miss those two cylinders
Raw figures rarely relate the whole story. But in the case of the fourth-generation Audi S4, they do provide a reliable guide as to the...
SHORT STINT--2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550
The formula for Mercedes-Benz's SL hasn't changed much since 1989, but for the addition of the latest in technological gadgetry and a power-folding hardtop. It's...
SHORT STINT--2009 Ford Fusion SE
The Ford Fusion might be a Mazda 6 dressed up in a Ford outfit, but it's actually better because Ford took the liberty of adding...
DRIVERS LOG: 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT JONATHAN WONG: I've said it before, but this is not your normal Dodge Caliber. If it were, especially one equipped with the CVT,...
LONG-TERMERS: 2008 PIAGGIO MP3 500: Mad Max meets the Midwest: Taking on the scooter challenge in the heartland
Hopping on a scooter and setting out on a daily commute happens every day in cities across Europe. In the States--especially in the Midwest--that same...
DRIVERS LOG: 2009 Kia Borrego EX
SENIOR EDITOR KEVIN A. WILSON: I ?threw? a couple of 20-somethings in the third row. The kids are a lot more flexible than we remember--no...
SHORT STINT--2009 Infiniti FX50S
Performance SUVs usually are easy targets to bag on. But for those who like the idea of a relatively fun-to-drive vehicle in a more utilitarian...
DRIVES: 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid
Mercedes-Benz missed North America's move toward hybrids. It was caught sleeping, there was not enough research and development funding, it was too focused on diesels...
DRIVERS LOG: 2008 Mazda CX-9 Touring
EXECUTIVE EDITOR WES RAYNAL: This is a hell of a good competitor to the GM Lambda line of SUVs, as well as to the Honda...
LONG-TERMERS: 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited: Crossing on over: 2009 Subaru Forester arrives in our long-term fleet
With the crossover segment growing so rapidly, it seemed like a good idea to add one of the newest such vehicles to the AutoWeek long-term...
SHORT STINT: BMW 128i convertible
The convertible version of the BMW 1-series isn?t our favorite, but that?s all relative when you consider that the 1-series ranks near the top of...
AUTOFILE: 2008 BMW M3: Mmm, good: BMW's M3 is close to perfect
To the glee of enthusiasts everywhere, BMW has unleashed the latest take on its stellar M3. And while we tested a coupe, the launch proved...
DRIVERS LOG: 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT JONATHAN WONG: The ACR Viper is fun, intimidating, flamboyant and a giant middle finger to the environment all wrapped up in one car,...
The Tradition Continues: New Golf is a well-executed, refined remake
In Germany, you can't travel more than a few hundred yards down the road without seeing one. They're everywhere--from beaten-up first-generation examples all the way...
SHORT STINT: 2008 BMW M6 Coupe
We've heard complaints that the M6 (and M5, for that matter) is too heavy to be a proper sports car, but we beg to differ....
SHORT STINT: 2008 Honda S2000 CR
It says a lot about a car when you are heel-and-toe downshifting for every turn you approach while just driving around town. That is exactly...
SHORT STINT: 2009 Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai is doing its absolute best to make this an upmarket offering that people will want to buy, and on many fronts, the company appears...
LONG-TERMER: 2008 Acura MDX: Keeps on ticking: Our Acura MDX proves as reliable as ever
Another quarter with our long-term Acura MDX has passed, and, as was the case in the previous six months, we have little negative to report....
SHORT STINT: 2008 BMW Z4 Roadster
Great chassis, great engine, great roadster. Yes, the Z4 is holding up quite well nearly six years since its launch. Punch that sport button and...