Author Archives: Katherine

Beneath the glistening lights of the New York Auto Show, BMW officially presented “The Ultimate Gap Filler,” a 3 Series that approaches the power and visual élan of the M3 for considerably less money. It’s called the 335is. But before … Continue reading →

This is the end of Viper, but in the aptly named “snake pit” here at the Los Angeles show, they’re having a party to celebrate the record-setting lap time at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Only 500 or so Vipers will … Continue reading →

As car enthusiasts, we want to protect the environment, but we also don’t want to drive boring cars. So it’s refreshing that amidst the push for alternative energy vehicles—a push which seems destined to turn cars into mere appliances—there are … Continue reading →

My hands are cold and clammy, a usual indicator that I’m about to do something either amazingly courageous, or incredibly stupid. For the past hour, torrential weather conditions have been unrelenting, bringing with them waves of doubt that I’ve been … Continue reading →

There they were, lying on my desk, two key fobs sitting atop a small note that read, “Please return by 3 p.m. tomorrow.” The black matchbox-size remotes belonged to a 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster and a 2009 Mercedes-Benz … Continue reading →

Hyundai has been on a roll of late. Last year the Genesis sedan won the North American Car of the Year award, and at the same time the Korean automaker’s U.S. market share grew to an all-time high of 4.2 … Continue reading →

While the Mercedes-Benz SLS and SL are the top 2-seaters in the range wearing the three-pointed star, the CL Coupe is a bellwether for the brand, adding a touch of sportiness to the S-Class flagship 4-door. The striking new design … Continue reading →

Today we get a crack at an instrumented test of Maranello’s newest GT on the tarmac of la pista di Vairano, the FIA-approved road circuit within the expansive Vairano Automotive Safety Center. Its quasi-remote location marries the beauty of the … Continue reading →

Although the Mercedes-Benz prototype captured here by spy photographers looks more akin to a heavily-armored government vehicle, underneath all that camouflage lies the next-generation ML sport-utility vehicle. Unfortunately, since we won’t see the new ML on the market until about … Continue reading →

There’s a certain irony attached to this drive: While 99 percent of Norway’s electricity comes from hydro power, the country also has a blanket 50 mph speed limit. And anyone who strays beyond that faces a fine on a par … Continue reading →