2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder
• What is it? A lighter and more hardcore version of the Boxster S
• The basics: 10 extra horsepower and 176 less pounds
• On sale: February 2010, with a public showing at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show
• Price: $61,200
Looking back on some of the cars that made sport driving great, and [...]
2009 Mazda MX-5 Superlight Concept
The launch of the next-generation Mazda MX-5 has reportedly been pushed back as far as late 2011 because of a number of major changes in store for the car. Not only is Mazda developing a new lightweight platform and fuel-efficient powertrains, but a new coupe version is also expected to join [...]
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate facelift rendering
The latest generation W204 Mercedes Benz C-Class has been on sale since 2007 and will be due for its mid-cycle facelift in the second half of next year. As this computer generated rendering suggests, the car’s designers won’t be mucking around with the stylish look of the current model, instead [...]
2010 Lexus ES 350
This past Monday Toyota released a statement denying any finding of fault on Toyota’s part or any defect in its cars in relation to the deadly floor mat safety advisory issued in late September. Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is saying that Toyota’s information is “inaccurate and misleading” and [...]
MIT and Audi’s AIDA robot driving assistant
The idea of conveying information to humans in a compact, effective way in a short time has long been a challenge for the computer industry. As computers play more and more central roles in our cars, that problem becomes one central to daily driving as well.
It’s compounded by the [...]
2010 BMW M3 GTS
We’ve seen the rumors, speculation and spy shots on BMW’s M3 GT4-type car for months now. We were even one of the first sites to confirm the car for production with our interview of M Division head Kay Segler. But today BMW has gone official, unveiling the M3 GTS, as the [...]
What Edmunds.com says
Sleek styling, a high-class interior and plenty of performance combine to make the 2010 BMW Z4 one of the most desirable luxury roadsters available.
Pros
Sharp styling inside and out, smooth and powerful engines, quick-folding hardtop, capable handling.
Cons
Not as invigorating to drive as some rivals.
What’s New for 2010
Following its complete redesign last year, the 2010 [...]
For those who can get past the unusual styling, the 2010 Acura TL is a strong choice among midsize luxury sedans.
Pros
Many user-friendly high-tech features, spacious cabin, smart all-wheel-drive system, superb available surround-sound stereo, excellent crash test scores.
Cons
Polarizing styling, base model’s numb steering.
What’s New for 2010
After a complete redesign last year, the 2010 Acura TL receives [...]
Jarno Trulli during practice at the 2009 Japanese GP
Toyota Motor Corporation confirmed officially on Wednesday its decision to pull out of Formula One with immediate effect. Given that the team was told it had “two more years” for success in December 2007–a deadline that has come and gone without a race win, despite a generally [...]
What Edmunds.com says
The 2010 Jeep Wrangler makes little sense as an everyday driver, yet its quirky character and unique features continue to hold appeal for some.
Pros
Superior off-road capability, surprisingly fun to drive around town, rough-and-tumble image, availability of two- and four-door versions, optional navigation system.
Cons
Gutless and thirsty engine, noisy cabin, long braking distances, security issues [...]
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