We've taken a look back at the six best cars we've driven this year, and along the way, you might have found a car that fits your needs just about perfectly. From the fun and functional Ford Focus ST to the pared-back and sporty Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S coupes, the cars in this year's Motor Authority...
The recipe doesn't seem all that hard: light weight, a fun but not extraordinary engine, balanced handling, and an affordable price. But so few companies bother to make such... December 4, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
For its combination of practicality and fun, the 2013 Ford Focus ST is very, very hard to beat. The only real alternatives are Mazda's Mazdaspeed3 and Subaru's WRX range... December 3, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
It's that time of year again. No, not the eating until you're comatose and feverishly unwrapping presents from suspicious bearded men in red suits time--it's time for Motor... December 3, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
As we winnow down the cars that made our list of the best drives of the 2013 model year, we have to say goodbye to some excellent cars that, despite their prowess or... November 20, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
Every year, dozens of new cars light up their tires in our hands. Just one does it in our heads, weeks after we've turned the keys back in. That's the car we call Motor... November 13, 2012 by Marty Padgett
Picking a single winner out of a field of excellent cars is a tough task, particularly this year, with so many new or significantly improved cars in the luxury and... November 28, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 2
Top down, cruising through the hills and along the coast of Baja or in the coupe, dashing down Highway 1, the 2012 BMW 6-Series is an experience not quite like any other in... November 27, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
Often derided by purists as a car that makes heroes out of zeroes thanks to its advanced driver aids and immense innate performance, the Nissan GT-R nevertheless has a loyal... November 26, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
As our only other exception to the $50,000-minimum rule, the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is special in a way that's different from, yet fundamentally similar to the... November 25, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
Billed by Porsche as the best 911 yet, the 2012 model, or 991, is much like its predecessors, and yet much different. The differences start with a wheelbase extended by... November 25, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
The BMW M3 has long held the top spot on the affordable luxury sport coupe hierarchy, and for good reason. The latest M3, though not much like its predecessors, continues... November 24, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
Revealed over a year ago at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG, based on the revised CLS-Class, was the first of the new 5.5-liter twin-turbo... November 24, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 1
Even though the cosmetically-upgraded 2013 model of the Ford Mustang Boss 302 was unveiled last week at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2012 model remains a great choice for... November 23, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 4
With its sleek, elegant form, practical hatch-like rear cargo area, and fun, punchy 310-horsepower supercharged V-6 engine, the 2012 Audi A7 is a luxury/sport sedan that can... November 23, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 1
There's every reason to love the newest gullwing, the SLS AMG. But what about it's drop-top Roadster variant? Is it still just as much fun without the doors? In a word, yes... November 22, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
