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Current BMW 7 Series
There are five models available. The 740i and long-wheelbase 740Li feature a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 good for 315 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque. The 750i and 750Li feature a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 that produces 400 hp and 450 lb-ft … Continue reading
2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL65 AMG
Mercedes-Benz dramatically refashioned the SL-Class two years ago with more aggressive performance and sharper styling, to the plaudits of critics and buyers alike. There was no 2010 model, and the essential mechanicals of the SL lineup have remained unchanged for … Continue reading
2011 BMW Alpina B7
Since the mid-1960s, the German tuning firm Alpina has taken a variety of BMW vehicles and added its own special touch of high performance, earning a reputation for fast cars with a different kind of luxury. Now Alpina has entered … Continue reading
2011 Audi S5
A grand touring coupe or convertible should engage the senses and inspire the imagination. It’s the sonorous rumble of its exhaust, the sensuous curves of its styling and the cosseting confines of its interior that make you perpetually wonder, “Where … Continue reading
2011 Hyundai Elantra
What do the life stories of Cinderella and the Hyundai Elantra have in common? More than you might think. You see, for years few people gave either of them a second thought as they toiled away in shadows, just waiting … Continue reading
2011 Infiniti G Sedan
Getting the most bang for your buck is rarely the most important aspect of a luxury car purchase. There’s always going to be that unquantifiable X-factor, whether it’s styling, perceived quality or the fact that it’ll make your brother really … Continue reading
2011 BMW Z4
Sometimes you just have to wave a white flag, concede your ground and head in the opposite direction. Perhaps you could’ve kept on fighting, but why bother when the enemy is fierce and there are equally fertile pastures to occupy? … Continue reading
2011 Acura TL
There’s no getting around the fact that widely admired styling can sell cars and overcome glaring faults. At the same time, questionable design can sully an otherwise appealing car. Take the 2011 Acura TL, a midsize luxury sedan that’s difficult … Continue reading
2011 Honda Insight
When it debuted last year, the Honda Insight took on the Toyota Prius. It, too, was a hybrid, looked the way Americans think hybrids should look and got better fuel economy than anything else on the road. On top of … Continue reading
2011 Acura RDX
Some say the 2011 Acura RDX looks like a metal-beaked angry chicken. You can blame the front grille that debuted last year for that, but even so, the RDX has plenty of reason to be angry. Now in its fifth … Continue reading