Reviews and First Drives of Top Performance and Luxury Cars

2012 BMW Z4

When BMW launched the latest generation of Z4 roadster in 2009, it tweaked the recipe of the car to allow it to compete more effectively against the Mercedes-Benz SLK. While... February 23, 2012 by Kurt Ernst

2012 Volkswagen CC

If you need proof that Volkswagen wants to be the world’s number one automaker, look no further than the Volkswagen CC four-door coupe. Critics will point out that the... February 22, 2012 by Kurt Ernst

2012 Land Rover LR4

If you want a traditionally-styled, go-anywhere SUV with the iconic Land Rover badge on the grille, look no further than Land Rover’s LR4. Updated for 2012 with a new... February 22, 2012 by Kurt Ernst

2012 Land Rover LR2

When it comes to SUVs, few names conjure up images of backcountry adventure quite as well as Land Rover. Sure, the Jeep Wrangler has a solid reputation, but when was the last... February 22, 2012 by Kurt Ernst

2012 Volkswagen Eos

With the demise of Volkswagen’s Golf Cabriolet and Beetle Cabriolet, shoppers looking for a drop-top offering from Volkswagen have but one current option: the... February 22, 2012 by Kurt Ernst

2012 Audi A8

When it comes to flagship German sedans, BMW has its 7-Series and Mercedes-Benz has its S Class. Audi has its A8, too, and the underdog German automaker has been making... February 21, 2012 by Kurt Ernst

2012 Infiniti G37 Coupe And Convertible

Infiniti’s G37 Coupe and G37 Convertible both represent smart choices for entry-level luxury performance cars, and both return largely unchanged for the 2012 model... February 21, 2012 by Kurt Ernst

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class

Conventional wisdom says that buyers shopping for a German-built roadster fall into one of three camps. Those wanting the best handling opt for the Porsche Boxster, those... February 21, 2012 by Kurt Ernst

2012 Jaguar XF

Jaguar’s mid-size luxury sedan, the XF, made its market debut in 2009 as a replacement for the aging S-Type sedan. The XF updated Jaguar’s product catalog and... February 21, 2012 by Kurt Ernst

2012 Acura TSX

If you’re looking for reasonable performance, coupled with outstanding comfort and value in a near-luxury sedan, Acura’s compact-to-midsize TSX is still a good... February 20, 2012 by Kurt Ernst

2012 Acura TL

Acura’s midsize sedan was (controversially) restyled for the 2009 model year, changing what once was a conservatively-styled midsize sedan into one of the most... February 20, 2012 by Kurt Ernst

2012 Lexus LS

If you need proof that the Japanese can build a competitive, full-size luxury sedan, look no farther than Lexus’ flagship LS models. Available with both hybrid (LS... February 20, 2012 by Kurt Ernst