2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee drive review

Jeep's latest Grand Cherokee has been an Autoweek favorite since it went on sale roughly two and a half years ago, and the company credits it with resparking sales enough to position it once again as a midsize SUV market leader. Now, the 2014 model adds relatively significant upgrades and options that push the Grand Cherokee's appeal higher than ever before.

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee goes on sale this spring.

Indeed, since the Detroit auto show in January Jeep executives have boasted of how the refreshed model represents a new development ethos: In the past, they admit, they would introduce a new model, then allow it to languish pretty much unchanged for years until a replacement arrived.

2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 review

The 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 is a nice counterpoint to the Ford Focus ST we had in our fleet a few weeks ago. They're both around $28k, have similar outputs and accoutrements, etc. But where the Focus ST felt pretty refined, considering its capabilities, the Mazda, by contrast, felt pretty raw -- in a good way. The clutch pedal will bite you if you're not careful; the shifter is crisp; the car is noisy. 

After some time, we got over the gaping, smiling and obnoxious grille in the front

Even so, torque steer seemed a bit more manageable in the Mazda despite its somewhat higher output (263 hp and 280 lb-ft to the Ford's 252 hp and 270 lb-ft). It still gets a bit squirrely when the turbo kicks in the lower gears, but you feel ready for it somehow -- perhaps the car communicates a bit better thanks to all that noise. 

2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI review

This 2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI is possibly the most fun I've had in a Beetle ever. And I never liked these things, either. 

Our Beetle stickered in at $26,990, with most of the goodies included in the base price

It's all about torque. This diesel has a lot of it and it's a small car. You need to get into that turbo range, and I think that's why I stalled it. But once you get going, it's quick. Not, GTI quick, but quick in the mid-rev ranges, when you get up high in the tach, it loses steam. But that's diesel.

The wheel was a bit skinny for my hands. I felt like I should be driving it with two fingers. On the plus side, it is a VW, so it handles better than many of the cars out there. The shifter action was sufficient, nice and solid, with no flex and no notchiness. 

2013 Jaguar XJ AWD review

We are fans of the XJ's overall design and looks

A while back I visited the largest Jaguar/Land Rover dealer in the country, Prestige in Paramus, N.J. I remember a sales guy telling me he couldn't wait for the all-wheel-drive Jags. “At least they'll give us a chance. Right now, with rear-drive only, we don't have anything to compete with Benz, BMW or Audi. We're basically shut out of the whole northern part of the country.” 

2013 Infiniti FX37 review

The Infiniti feels agile, balanced and the ride is not too hard or soft

This is one of those cars I liked more than I thought I would. The 2013 Infiniti FX37 is a good size, looks cool and swoopy and different -- and it’s very well built. I had a guy pull up to me in a new Cadillac Escalade and roll down his window and tell me how cool he thought it was. The shape is a little left field, but that’s cool -- I like it.

2013 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T review

For our money, we'd rather have the sportier SE 2.0T than the non-turbo limited

It's nice to test two 2013 Hyundai Sonatas -- one Limited and one SE 2.0T -- nearly back-to-back. The stickers on both were north of $29k ($29,655 and $29,205, respectively), but their aims are somewhat different; the former went for luxury-value, with heated front and rear leather seats and a panoramic sunroof, while the latter shoots for a sporty feel. 

2011 Fisker Karma, an AW Flash Drive Review

Fisker says the Karma will run from 0 to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds when the powertrain is in sport mode

The Karma is Fisker's long-awaited, much-ballyhooed extended-range luxury four-door electric vehicle. As a true series hybrid, the Karma has two electric motors hooked longitudinally to its rear axle (one ahead of the differential, one behind it), and together they produce a claimed 403 hp.

A 180-kilowatt lithium-ion battery pack from A123 Systems is housed in the spine of the chassis, and its case is said to add structural rigidity to the car. All the major drivetrain components are slung low in the chassis, producing a low center of gravity, according to Fisker. Combined with a long wheelbase (124.4 inches) and a wide track (67 inches at the rear), the Karma's all-around wishbone suspension promises excellent dynamics.

2014 Fiat 500L drive review

The 2014 Fiat 500L has a 160-hp, 184 lb-ft four cylinder. Photo by Fiat.

In true Italian style, Fiat brought the drama to its 500L launch event in Baltimore this week. Not only did it provide a small monsoon during the presentation, barely allowing us to hear thickly Italian-accented public relations flacks, it also sent a tornado into BWI Airport, hoping to keep journalists there for another day of driving. Thankfully, during the on-road testing portion, it was all sun and sunroofs.

Ferrari F12 berlinetta drive review

The Ferrari F12 berlinetta is powered by a 6.3-liter V12.

The Ferrari F12 berlinetta is nothing less than Italy's Chevrolet Corvette: similar layout, similar mission, but wearing--with considerable justification--a top-rank designer-label price tag. Ferrari would probably prefer it to be described simply as the replacement for the 599. Either way, the F12 berlinetta is the most evolved, most powerful version of Ferrari's classic front-V12 and rear-drive sports-car format ever created.

2014 Chevrolet Cruze diesel drive review

GM says the Cruze Diesel can get an estimated 46 mpg on the highway

As the name implies, the Cruze diesel is, well, a Chevrolet Cruze with a diesel engine. It’s the first diesel car GM has sold in the U.S. since the 1980s; depending upon your age and experience with those V6 and V8 GM diesels, they were either forgettable or you still haven't forgiven the company for selling them to an unsuspecting public. We have good news: It’s time to move on.

2013 Audi S7 review

The 2013 Audi S7 receives an EPA-estimated 17 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.

Beautiful to look at and sit in, the 2013 Audi S7 nevertheless left me with mixed feelings, much as it’s kissin’ cousin the S6 did. There’s nothing wrong with the handling feel or chassis dynamics; the engine is magnificent, capable of hurling one like a sixth grader’s spitball, but the dual-clutch automatic exhibits enough weird behaviors to spoil much of the fun.

2013 Dodge Dart Limited review

The Dart has made Dodge a player in an ultra-competitive segment. Stem to stern, it looks sharp, is well-executed and stylish. It’s nicely appointed for a fair price and it’s fuel efficient. What else do you want from a small sedan?

For added styling, 17-inch aluminum wheels are optional on the 2013 Dodge Dart Limited.

There were plenty of skeptics the Fiat-Chrysler tandem would prove fruitful, but in just a few short years the industrial giants seem to have truly crafted a strategy that works to their strengths. The Dart has a solid engine and chassis thanks to the Italians, but it looks and feels like a Dodge, no question. I felt the Fiat undertones only because I lived in an Alfa Romeo Giulietta for a weekend a couple of years ago, and I was taken with that machine in many ways. 

2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 Autofile sedan review

The Germans don't have a lock on the high-performance luxury sedan market—it just feels that way. Barely a month passes anymore without a pronouncement from Munich, Frankfurt or Ingolstadt about the latest M or AMG or S (or even RS) car that packs big horsepower, monster wheels and mortgage-eligible sticker prices.

We took the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 to Michigan International Speedway to put it through our Autofile testing.

But sitting over at the Chrysler dealership is a car that can run with the autobahn burners: the Chrysler 300 SRT8. It marries the luxurious, massive interior and trunk real estate Americans crave with a monster motor in the 470-hp 6.4-liter Hemi V8, a heady concoction of pure American bad ass.

2014 Bentley Flying Spur drive review

New 2014 Bentley Flying Spur luxury sedan exterior photo gallery.

The sedan version of the Bentley Continental, the 2014 Bentley Flying Spur drops its Continental moniker but remains three tons of air-conditioned, quilted-leather land-missile. 

Consider these numbers, which would have been fantasy just a decade ago: The 6.0-liter W12 engine now produces 616 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, doled out in a 40/60 front/rear split by the all-wheel-drive system. A 110-pound weight reduction over the outgoing Flying Spur means the power-to-weight ratio improves by 14 percent; every 8.9 pounds gets its own horse. Sixty miles per hour is now achieved in 4.3 seconds, on the way to a terminal velocity of 200 mph. Keep it south of the century mark and a combined 15 mpg is available, rising to 20 mpg on the highway.

2013 Cadillac ATS review

This is a damn fine small sedan, and I can honestly say it’s the first new Cadillac I could visualize myself owning in … well, ever. 

The chassis stiffness, suspension damping, braking and steering feel on the ATS are just about perfect Photo by Cadillac.

I was fortunate enough to have the 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0L Turbo for five days, using it as my commuter, a shuttle, a kid-schlepper and, on two occasions, a corner-carver. Each time I came upon the ATS in a parking lot or climbed into it in the driveway, I got a smile on my face and found myself looking forward to what lay ahead.

2013 Buick Enclave Premium Group review notes

The 2013 Buick Enclave Premium lacks in the horsepower department even for daily driving.

What a difference some interior upgrades make. The Enclave has been a nice enough seven-passenger utility since it launched, but this 2013 Buick Enclave Premium Group adds loads of stitching, soft-touch materials, ambient lighting and other luxury touches that really put it in a class above where it previously played. That’s probably appropriate, considering the $52,000 sticker price puts it in a different league, too, but the Enclave doesn’t leave one wanting for much, at least as far as amenities and technology go.

2013 Lexus RX 350 F Sport review

When the Lexus RX and Mercedes-Benz M-class bowed for 1998, if somebody said “crossover,” my mind immediately went to the punk/metal musical style practiced by artists like D.R.I. and Suicidal Tendencies. “Camry-based Lexus SUV? I'd rather be sleeping!”

Our observed fuel economy was 21.9 mpg

But in fits and starts, Toyota's been attempting to shake off the case of the blands that has dogged its mainstream and luxury brands since they gave up on things like mid-engine sports cars and RWD compacts. The new Toyota Avalon is sublime, offering near-LS-grade appointments and comfort at an ES price. The Scion FR-S has the kids talking. Its hybrids are actually starting to become enjoyable to drive. And the GS is a simply wonderful thing.

2014 Aston Martin Vanquish drive review

The Aston Martin Vanquish, coming next spring as a 2014 model, replaces the DBS in Aston's lineup. It wears an all-carbon body and a new V12 boasting 565 hp and 457 lb ft of torque. The powerplant is an all-new block and head with variable-valve timing, new fuel pump, bigger throttle bodies and a bigger intake manifold.

The 2014 Aston Martin Vaquish out on the street

As for the exterior styling, it was inspired by the mighty One-77. Aston CEO Ulrich Bez calls the Vanquish “the best car we've ever done.” 

1987 Honda CRX Si drive review

When the CRX was introduced, it was something of a revelation. Motor Trend named it the Import Car of the Year in 1984. Car and Driver put it on its 10Best list twice. Road & Track reused the 10 Best appellation and named it one of the 10 Best Cars in the World, which they got away with as both have (and had) the same corporate overseers. Motor Trend was still so enamored with the CRX that it named it Import Car of the Year again in 1988. Sochiro Honda earned a Nobel Prize in Literature for the Honda CRX's owner's manual. Robert Duvall thanked the Honda CRX in his Academy Award acceptance speech for "Tender Mercies." The Honda CRX went on to win Super Bowl XVII due to a technicality, defeating the Miami Dolphins 27-17 in double overtime. And so on, and so forth. 

The last clean Honda CRX south of Paso Robles.

Yes, the CRX is a car spoken about in hushed tones, with a reputation that today precedes it by a country mile. Legions have seen it as a rite of passage: "you, my friend, you don't know anything about sporting intent until you've owned a CRX," either through a first high school car and learning how to maximize interior volume for extracurricular activities, or autocrossing one in SCCA XP on tires stickier than Keany Square after the Great Boston Molasses Tragedy. Or, you may have actually acquired one with real American prerecession dollars; remember those? 

2013 BMW 328i Sedan review

Opportunities to drive the BMW 3-series come all too seldom. Here's your benchmark that the Mercedes-Benz C-class, Audi A4 and Infiniti G37 are chasing. And now you got to throw the Cadillac ATS in there as well because it's that good, too.

It's tempting to write off 3-series drivers as tools, sort of like Porsche drivers. Smug, too-good-for-you types who think they're just so above it all.

Overall, we can agree that the BMW has great chassis tuning and dynamics

This particular 2012 BMW 328i sedan: there's a lot to like here, a reminder that sometimes all you need at the end of a day is a car that drives well. It looks good, too, with longer dimensions but still small-car elegance and simplicity.

2014 Acura RLX review

Abusing the Acura RLX is a national pastime among the automotive press. Lawd knows it's an easy target: it still has a V6 when everything else has a V8; it has front-wheel drive instead of rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive like the competition; it has a shared part or two with the (gasp!) Honda Accord … That is all true. And maybe Acura should be shellacked a little bit for keeping the RLX in the '80s for so long. But this new model does finally get some of the features that have been on competitors forever: direct injection, adaptive cruise control, LED head- and taillights, lane-keeping assist, forward collision warning, electric parking brake and even capless fueling. It's kind of embarrassing that Acura has only added these features in 2013 when competitors have had them for many a model year.

The RLX's SH-AWD is solid, especially when sport mode is engaged

Some of the features Acura is hoping will set itself apart might not even be noticed by owners: Precision all-wheel steer that increases stability, grip and speed through corners, more power for the V6 -- up to 310 now, “amplitude reactive dampers” and even an aluminum hood, doors and fenders. Can you really feel that from behind the wheel, unless you've just driven an RL without them? These are all good, logical points that buyers might consider.

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek drive review

The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek won't win any beauty contests. It probably won't even come in second, which would net you 50 bucks from each player. But as far as utility goes, for the money, it's near the top of the heap.

Competitors to the XV include the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, Nissan Rogue, Ford Escape and other similar crossovers. All the base models fall right in the $20,000-$22,000 range. The Outlander Sport delivers exactly the same hp and torque as the XV, at 148 hp and 145 lb-ft. The Rogue and Escape are both up from that, at about 170 for both power and twist.

The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek gets a 2.0-liter Boxer four.

The five-speed manual, which our tester enjoyed, combined with the boxer four doesn't make for spirited driving, but the Crosstrek is quick enough to get out of its own way. Getting on to the highway takes a nice, one-two-three shift to get up to 65 mph, and you're cruising after that. We're glad Subaru stuck with a five-speed in this crossover; the additional shifting needed with a six-speed would have made it feel slower. 

2013 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4Matic review

This is what I'd call a baller's car. In Europe they use that term for soccer players, but it works for our NBA players, too. Any car that could physically fit 90 percent of the sport's starters has to be luxury, has to be big and has to be powerful. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4Matic is all of those things. Did I mention expensive? Yeah, it's that too.

The GL550 comes with a seven-speed transmission, although we had issues with throttle tip-in Photo by Mercedes-Benz.

I like everything about this truck except for the price, and the throttle tip-in. Similar to the last few GLs I drove, it just takes too long to jump when you press the pedal. And obviously automakers can go too far the other way, and the vehicles get really jumpy. But there has to be some sort of happy medium. As it stands, you have to anticipate your move a few seconds ahead, especially if you need to hit a gap in traffic.

2014 Acura MDX drive review

The third-generation Acura MDX debuts with a trimmer figure, new engine and fresh features.

The third generation of Acura's popular three-row crossover debuts for the 2014 model year with a trimmer figure, new engine, a host of fresh features and a lower price of entry with the addition of a front-wheel drive model.

At first glance, the MDX looks visually more compact than its predecessor. Overall height is lowered by 1.5 inches and width is down by 1.3 inches. However, the wheelbase grows by 2.8 inches and total vehicle length is stretched by 2.0 inches.

2013 Honda Civic Si coupe review

The 2013 Honda Civic Si Coupe handles well on the track.

ROAD TEST EDITOR JONATHAN WONG:
We got to know the 2012 Honda Civic Si coupe real well when we rounded up seven performance cars starting under $30,000 last year. From a performance standpoint, the car was on par with the class with a high-revving four-cylinder under the hood and one of the slickest manual transmissions available. It handled the infield road course at Michigan International Speedway well and the extra torque available from the 2.4-liter versus the previous 2.0-liter engine was appreciated when shooting out of corners.

However, like all of the 2012 Civics, the Si coupe wasn’t immune to Honda’s cost-cutting efforts. The exterior was bland and didn’t do much to set the performance-oriented Si apart from the normal Civics, and the interior was littered with hard plastic panels. Unlike previous Si models, the seats were covered with slippery cloth instead of the Alcantara-like material.

2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque review

The 2013 Range Rover Evoque is quiet yet powerful.

DIGITAL EDITOR ANDREW STOY:
Why is it a vehicle can frustrate during one drive then charm during another? I look back at my notes on the Range Rover Evoque coupe we had in here a few months back and recall being decidedly unimpressed by the overall package. Yet this five-door Evoque was a delight in which to spend time; quiet and powerful with a gorgeous interior showing few of the warts I encountered in my original drive.

The weather couldn't have hurt: Spring is here and the glass roof splashed sunshine all over the creamy soft-touch leather interior. Light traffic meant I could stretch out the turbo four a bit on the freeway, and I found myself consistently surprised at my speeds -- the Evoque is one of those deceptively quick vehicles that gets moving faster than the aural and butt-dyno cues would suggest.

2013 Lexus LS 600h L review

ASSOCIATE WEST COAST EDITOR BLAKE Z. RONG: I drove all $128,529 of the 2013 Lexus LS 600h L to Monterey, Calif., and San Francisco from Los Angeles, and boy, let me tell you: until California finally reigns in its budgetary problems -- of which I am aiding through copious parking tickets -- and finally builds the high-speed railway system it deserves and will never utilize, there’s no finer way to wind up and down the Central Valley than in this.

A private jet, perhaps. Or a rocket-powered rickshaw.

2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid Review

Chevy Tahoe Hybrid and its counterpart the GMC Yukon Hybrid were the first automobiles to use the innovative two-mode powertrain hybrid industrialized together with General Motors followed by BMW and the past DaimlerChrysler. This SUV that is full-size launched a new class of larger automobiles that are considerably greener than the versions that are gas-powered.

Presented with either four or two wheel drive, two trim levels are available. The foundation Yukon Hybrid the 2WD model price has a starting of $51,610; the 4WD starts at $54,420. The Yukon Denali Hybrid 2WD is lavishly appointed and it starts at $58,925 and $61,770 for the 4WD. There are no major changes to the Yukon Hybrid for model year 2012, the only changes were a radio that has a USB port, the ability to record broadcast audio an and updated touch-screen navigation.

2013 Mazda 6 Review

The 2013 Mazda 6 has no major changes other than the inclusion of eighteen inch wheels for the i Grand Touring and the i Touring Plus. The Mazda6 has a choice of five trim levels, the i Sport, i Touring, s Grand Touring, i Grand Touring and i Touring Plus. Options with the prefix s have a V6 engine while those with the i prefix have a four cylinder engine.

The i Sport has automatic headlamps, steel wheels that are sixteen inches, full power accessories, adjustable driver seat (height), air conditioning, steering wheel mounted controls (audio), keyless entry, cruise control, a six speaker CD system that has an auxiliary jack and a telescoping steering wheel that tilts.

The next model the i Touring sports a trip computer, fog lights, alloy wheels that are seventeen inches, an 6 CD changer in dash, power driver seat, upgraded interior trim, audio connectivity, leather wrapped shift knob, Bluetooth phone and steering wheel wrapped in leather.

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Review

In January at the Detroit’s Auto Show the Jetta Hybrid made its debut. Considering that the halls at Cobo was clogged the Jetta didn’t draw much interest. This is because it’s not so interesting.

The standard Jetta exterior is hardly distinguishable, even though the new spoiler front air dam and rear diffuser are allegedly good for a decrease of 10-percent in the coefficient of drag for the sedan. Further boosting competence is its collection of 15-inch wheels with low-rolling rubber resistance and a VW logo that is grille-mounted with its blue background and the MPG is guarantee to be good for only a few fractions.

2012 BMW M5 Review

The first in the breed of BMW to avoid a very high strung engine that is naturally-aspirated for a powerplant that is turbocharged and torque-led is the 5^th generation M5; a significant change in BMW’s past philosophy.

The 2012 BMW M5 is scheduled to be on sale all over North America in 2012 August. It is based on the newest 5 series. Do not make the mistake of thinking that the modern 4-door performance vehicle as a slightly made-over version of the midrange series of BMW. Siegfried Friedmann, the project leader reported that the latest M5 have about 20% of the components that the 5-series have. The other 80% is reported to be distinctive.

2013 BMW X6 Review

Today the BMW X6 is an odd item in the automotive world; even though it was initially loathed as an outrageously mashing SUV and coupe joined in an unaccepted union. It was gradually regarded as a relatively sporty and useful (though maybe still unsightly) vehicle. It is a unique kind of vehicle. The newest information and images has been released by BMW of the lately-updated Sports Activity 2013 BMW X6 Coupe which is scheduled to arrive sometime in spring of this year.

There are some facelift changes of the recent BMW X6 front fascia. The usual fog lights now are placed in matt-finish in the top part of the outside air inlets. The car maker described the frame’s prominent three-dimensional modelling and recently-designed bars that are sloped in the lower area as making the kidney grille of the BWM to stand out.

As a substitute to the regular Xenon headlights, the 2013 BMW X6 is the earliest vehicle in its class to be accessible with LED adaptive lights. Also, with the lately-designed LED-technology taillights, the 2013 BMW X6 back section display more forceful styling.

2013 Nissan GT-R Review

If you are looking for a coupe that has high performance then the 2013 Nissan GT-R fits the bill. This model comes in black edition and premium trim levels and offers two plus two seating.

The Premium edition has standard features such as alloy wheels that are twenty inches, automatic xenon lights, high performance tires, Brembo brakes, running lights (LED), adjustable suspension, rearview camera, heated adjustable seats, dual climate control, entry/ignition that is keyless and a Bose audio system that has satellite radio and CD player. It also has streaming audio, Bluetooth phone and iPod connectivity. There is also a multifaceted information monitor and navigation system that can provide up to the minute weather and traffic updates in addition to nine point four gigabytes that is there for audio storage.

2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Review

A couple of years ago Ford initiated an advertisement campaign that was based on the premise of out of the box moves. It was designed to let the buying public know that the company was not afraid to step out of the box. It was the precursor to vehicles like the F-150 Raptor, the Flex and the Fusion Hybrid. Though marketing of this type is no longer being done, Ford is still going against the norm. The Ford C-Max Hybrid is the latest “bold move”. It is not a seven passenger gas only van but it is a 5 passenger, version that is solely hybrid.

The C-Max Energi and the C-Max Hybrid use a four cylinder two point zero liter engine along with a motor that is electric. This pairing in addition to a battery pack (lithium-ion), produces 141 hp in the basic electric/gas 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The first plug in hybrid for Ford is the C-Max Energi. Based on the projections that the company has to produce electric vehicles this version won’t be the last.

2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost Review

The Ghost is a five seat four door sedan that is obtainable in 2 trim levels: the longer extended wheelbase (EWB) and the base. In addition to having a six point seven stretch in the wheelbase which affords more space for passengers that will sit in the back the extended wheelbase is comparable to the basic Rolls-Royce Ghost.

Basic features include a sunroof, nineteen inch wheels, rear and front parking sensors, air suspension(active), automatic dimming mirrors, ignition and entry that is keyless, auto headlights (xenon), automatic wipers, cruise control, leather trim and upholstery, rear doors that power close, heated seats, umbrellas stored in the doors at the front, Bluetooth, massaging front seats with ten way power, four zone climate control, navigation system, satellite radio, sound with sixteen speakers and DVD/CD player, USB/iPod interface and an audio jack (auxillary).

The options seem only to be limited to what the buyer has in his bank account and how far their imagination can go. Suffice it to say that one can get adjustable rear outboard seats that come with options for ventilation or massage and drop down wood picnic tables. The driver assistance package comes with a camera equipped with night vision that has pedestrian detection feature, warning for lane departure and high beams (automatic). The 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost will come with a number of color choices with a selection of five wood and eight leather trims. Those who want to be unique can have their Ghost customized however they want through the program known as Bespoke Commission.

2012 Toyota Matrix Review

If you desire a mini crossover that focuses on efficiency instead of driving thrills the 2012 Toyota Matrix is what you are looking you.

The 2012 Toyota Matrix is expected to bring forward its mid-cycle freshening offered on the Toyota Matrix 2011. Those changes such as a new engine and styling updates were much anticipated and it should maintain Matrix to the year 2013model which should conclude this generation of design. In the mean time, Matrix remains fundamentally a station wagon edition of the compact sedan 2012 Toyota Corolla. Both have four doors, seat five, and share similar engines, transmissions and chassis. However, with its tall, long roofline and (AWD) all-wheel drive available, Matrix may be considered a modern day crossover. It is not quite qualify as a combination of SUV and automobile. But one cannot deny that the Matrix versatility is more than a compact conventional station wagon and it is more similar to that of a car than majority small SUVs.

2012 MINI Cooper Coupe Review

The 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe can be described as small, peculiar, stylish and makes an exciting drive. Ownership of the MINI blueprint was transferred to BMW from the original owner. It is considered to be the ‘miniest’ of the MINI latest breed. The Coupe is available in the three customary MINI tastes and it succeeds in its aim to load up on additional performance and style than whatever else is in the series.

The MINI Coupe’s roofline is powerfully attractive. The windshield that is largely raked and the great rear spoiler to the swooped shape allow it to be described by MINI as the ‘helmet’. The Coupe is essentially standard MINI underneath the helmet, although there are some unique characteristics found under the cover.

Unlike its Clubman and Hatchback family members, the Coupe has additional weight bias in the back making it more neutrally handled and makes it seem more willing to go into the field of solid-state ‘oversteer’ over others than a lot of front-drive car. This allows it to be an equipped companion in quick switchbacks, revolving almost as easily and as well as a car using rear-wheel-drive. With the combination of an effective selection of four-cylinder 1.6-liter engines, this car version is one of the most exciting to cars to roll out in its class.

2013 BMW X6 M Review

BMW, a well-known German automotive company recently introduced the 2013 BMW X6 M, a car that many describe as a Sports Activity Coupe. This new version is available with a few obvious and accepted changes like the latest and inventive interior and exterior appearance of the otherwise conventional vehicle. Clear and detailed images and a video of this car are released on BMW’s website. The original look of the BMW X M has added some tweaks to the LED lights as well as grille. The new model’s front end remains hard and firm but a gap hole is now available on the front end beneath the grille for better performance. Even though all the details and modifications are not yet available to the US market, the 2013 BMW X6 M is expected to have some of the same interior display as the latest X6 standard of BMW.