Buick claims to target both the Acura TL and Lexus ES 350 with LaCrosse, but in reality it is only the Lexus that has been successfully challenged. Though lacking the TL's sporty nature, LaCrosse [...]
BMW's X5 excels for its fine balance of ride quality and sporty handling. Credit BMW for simplifying key functions in its iDrive control system, inducing less frustration than systems in some [...]
Whatever the 1-Series coupe and convertible give up in size to their larger 3-Series counterparts seemed well worth the $5000-10,000 price differential when these cars were new-unless rear-seat [...]
All told, the X6 is a study in compromises. Though it accelerates and handles like a sporty coupe, the X6 will never be as agile, due simply to its sheer size and heft. The hatchback design makes [...]
With its 2009 redesign, BMW corrected several of the 7-Series' few flaws, and added a host of useful high-tech features. Revamped iDrive is noteworthy for its ease of use. Competitors Audi A8, [...]
BMW's revamped Z4 is a reasonably practical daily-driver convertible, and a capable two-seat sports car for enthusiasts. Sweet six-cylinder engines, a classy interior, and a rewarding driving [...]
It's hard to decide what to think of BMW's latest genre-bending vehicle. On one hand, it has great V8 power and a relaxed highway ride. The hatchback design is practical, too, and the cabin is [...]
The redesigned 5-Series maintains its position as the auto world's sportiest premium-midsize sedan, while becoming somewhat more user-friendly in the bargain. No, it isn't as roomy as some [...]
BMW's redesigned X3 delivers the sportiness and refinement you expect from the brand, in a package that's small in dimensions but highly versatile. Non-linear throttle response remains an [...]
Audi’s R8 offers head-turning style, pulse-quickening performance, and superb build quality, yet this coupe is quiet and comfortable enough for daily commuting. As expected, it's as thirsty as [...]
