Put yourself in Mazda’s shoes. You have one of the most popular compact sedans on the market in the first-generation Mazda3 sedan. Most of its owners wouldn’t think it needed to be replaced. But, after the usual five years of its life cycle, and even in these uncertain times for the auto industry…

For 2010, the Porsche 911 Turbo has been redesigned to ensure that it is armed with the equipment to compete with the swollen ranks of high performance offerings that are now vying for the attention of wealthy enthusiasts. The car’s overall styling has been updated, but the big news is under the hood…

General Motors is clearly positioning the Cadillac CTS line against the luxury sedans from Europe’s top auto makers, who have all long embraced the station wagon as the best solution to the need for extra space without getting into larger, less efficient vehicles. Ironically, in the last decade…

There has been some discussion as to just what to call the new Honda Accord Crosstour. Some, including Honda, call it a CUV, as in crossover. Others think it is nothing more than an Accord hatchback or station wagon, neither being a description…

Just when you thought the BMW vehicle catalogue couldn’t get any bigger, the German luxury brand follows up last year’s segment-busting X6 sport activity vehicle with another unique offering looking to create a niche in the marketplace. The 2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is an interesting…

The recipe for a compact crossover SUV has been pretty much cast in stone now. It needs to be car-based, available in front- or all-wheel drive, with four- or six-cylinder power, and suitable for soft-road use. The first-generation Kia Sorento, a tough body-on-frame truck design with real off-road capability…

Coupes are back in a big way, as both younger consumers and empty-nesters are attracted to the sporty image they convey upon their drivers, as well as the alluring combination of invigorating performance and, typically, the big curb appeal they deliver…

When most people think of Hyundai, high performance isn’t usually top of mind. Some say it’s the great warranty while others would argue between consistently-improving quality and good value. Whether being frugal is the new cool or not, the 2010 Genesis Coupe delivers both of the above…

If you’re having a difficult time seeing the beauty of the Porsche Panamera’s exterior design, you are not alone. Judging from the feedback I received every time I parked the car…

Regular readers will recall that we took a first look at Chevrolet’s Camaro in our July issue, but interest is so high in this new car that I chose to use my week with the car to gauge the reaction of the public to GM’s latest hope, a car that really needs to succeed to help rebuild the company’s bruised reputation in the marketplace.