The 2011 Camaro SS Convertible: Electronic Wizardy Goes Too Far3.0/5Test DrivesLord, did I ever want to like this car. As a former Camaro owner never quite lucky enough to stumble upon the ’69 Z28 I always wanted, the notion of these new, retro Camaros has had me excited ever since Bumblebee leapt onto the silver screen a few years back. July 23, 2011
2012 Infiniti M35h: Best M, best hybrid!First DrivesInfiniti promised us that it was going to develop an in-house hybrid system for its luxury line and don’t look now, but it’s the M that’s getting it. After test driving this nearly $70,000 machine, we are smitten! The regulars on The Car Guide site will know that last year, …July 21, 2011
2012 Audi Q5 Hybrid quattro – The sporty hybrid crossover4.5/5First DrivesLast year, when Audi held an international information session on its plans for hybrid and all-electric vehicles, three vehicle categories were introduced. The first category featured a hybrid engine and a battery that recharges using kinetic energy recovered from the brakes. The second category also had a hybrid engine, but …July 20, 2011
The 2012 Dodge Caravan Crew: Commodious, Comfortable... Convincing?4.5/5Test DrivesWhen you’re the paltry age of 26, unmarried, and without even so much as the threat of children on the horizon, there’s a certain tactic that’s oftentimes employed after you’ve finished parking a minivan at the local supermarket. It’s called running. Away. Because much like the Edward Scissorhands-style suburban life …July 16, 2011
2011 Mazda RX-8: More Zoom Zoom than any other Mazda4.5/5First DrivesBefore getting to the car, a quick side note about language. In Mazdaspeak, "Zoom Zoom" refers to inspired sport driving. This term is used by Mazda worldwide, except in Quebec, where they say "Vroom Vroom." Interesting? Perhaps. But you’re probably more interested in knowing just how the Zoom and Vroom …July 13, 2011
Porsche 911 GTS: The seventh generation goes out with a beautiful bangFirst DrivesThe Cayenne and the Panamera have been lining Porsche’s coffers for years, but the 911 remains now and forever the brand’s heart and soul. Their Motorsport Centre in Weissach is overrun with versions vying to become the eighth generation of this legendary sports car that will be unveiled at the …July 13, 2011
2011 Land Rover LR4: A Royal Week5.0/5Test DrivesNo brand suffers the undeserved reputation of Land Rover. Even the slightest mention of the storied brand’s name to most folks, and odds are that the conversation will rapidly digress into a discussion of their reliability… or supposed lack thereof. But here’s the God’s honest: that’s a load of bovine …July 8, 2011
2012 Hyundai Accent: More than a low price4.0/5First DrivesThe Accent, Hyundai’s popular sub-compact, is fresh off a complete makeover. The new generation has nothing in common with the previous one… and that’s good news! Its lines are reminiscent of those of its big sister, the Elantra, especially when viewed from the front. The 2012 Accent is available in …July 6, 2011