Sedans

If you’re still unfamiliar with the Vauxhall VXR8 (Holden HSV R8), think of it as a Pontiac G8 with a 414hp (307kW) V8 under the hood, upgraded brakes and suspension, plus a go-fast bodykit, because that’s essentially what it is. In the latest episode of Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson likens...

Opel will debut its new mid-size sedan at next year’s British Motor Show in July, a car which drops the familiar Vectra nameplate in favor of the new Insignia title. Prototypes of the car have been spotted recently by spy photographers, revealing its basic shape, but this official teaser...

On paper, the 255hp (190kW) AWD Mazda6 MPS (MazdaSpeed) appears to have what it takes to be a class leader in the performance midsized sedan segment, but in the real world the turbocharged ‘6 fails to excite. The engine doesn’t have the satisfying turbo rush of some of its rivals, the...

Today marked the beginning of a crucial period for Jaguar as the first XF saloon rolled off the production line at the carmaker’s Castle Bromwich plant. The XF is described as a ‘make-or-break’ model for Jaguar and could potentially be the last car ever to carry the Jaguar title...

Rolls-Royce has used this year’s Middle East Motor Show in Dubai to announce the launch of a limited edition version of its already exclusive Phantom saloon. The new car is called the Phantom Tungsten and it wears many of the dynamic styling features of the 101EX concept car. First up is the...

Audi's entry-level sedan is now in its eighth generation, 35 years after the launch of the original B1 Audi 80 back in 1972. Since then the car has seen the launch of quattro AWD, direct injection technology and a name change to 'A4.' Follow the jump for a video outlining the progression of each...

Mazda brought a new level of style and dynamism to the compact car segment when it launch the new Mazda2 (Demio) back in March. It showed the world that econo hatches didn't have to be boxy and boring and with the right engineering (the new Mazda2 is smaller and lighter than its predecessor but...

The new XF saloon is described as a make or break model for Jaguar so getting its pricing right is especially crucial for the ailing British marque. At $49,975, including destination charges, the V8 powered XF is more than $6,000 less than the previous S-Type 4.2L model it replaces. The flagship...

Opel’s replacement for the Vectra sedan is still close to a year away but already we have some important clues about the new car including details about a new flagship version. That’s right. Opel will launch a new high-performance version complete with a twin-turbocharged AWD...

Mercedes-Benz has shown that ultra-efficient motoring doesn’t have to be limited to compact diesel and hybrid cars with the launch of its new E350 CGI and second-generation direct petrol injection system. Compared to the regular E350, the fuel consumption of the E350 CGI is lower by around...

Like the new Matrix, Toyota’s 2009 Corolla is all-new. The tenth generation of the Corolla features a balance between utility and performance in its five trim levels. It’s still a subcompact sedan, but the new design cues give it a sportier, more modern shape and feel. It’s cute...

We’ve already seen the new Pontiac G8 star in concept form in one of 50 Cent’s rap videos and now we have news of Fiddy’s own G8, which was unveiled this week at the SEMA Auto Show by the rapper himself. To build the car 50 Cent teamed up with New York-based tuner Unique...

Australia’s Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) is the successful performance arm of GM-Holden and has been modifying and building its own cars for the past 20 years. GM officials now hope to copy that success in other markets where Holden products are sold and the first of these will be the Middle...

Audi’s RS4 sedan holds a magical quality for its fans. A unique balance of price, performance, and luxury, the RS4 manages to carve out a unique niche in the tightly competitive luxury performance marketplace. Considering it’s based on a seven year old platform, the RS4 is a very...

These are the first official images of the upcoming Citroën C5 midsize saloon and wagon, which will be shown for the first time at a press event later today. The car won’t officially go on sale until after it makes its public debut at the Brussels Motor Show in January next year where...

Ford's 'kinetic' design theme has its fans and foes, but whatever one thinks of the theme in general, it does fit the Mondeo well. The newest member of the Mondeo family, the XR5 Turbo, even manages to come across as an aggressive, eager sedan. The forward stance and sleek profile combine to give...

Unveiled at the recent Frankfurt motor show, Saab's newest 9-3 variant is being produced as a sort of 30th-anniversary celebration. Undoubtedly one of the most anticipated models to issue from the snowy north in recent years, the Saab Turbo X Limited edition is slated for a production run of just...

While most concepts coming out of the Tokyo show look other-worldly, the Nissan Intima concept looks like it could be produced and sold tomorrow if officials wanted to. The concept takes a cue from Mazda’s RX-8, picking up a pair of rear-opening suicide doors to give it four-door...

Australia's love affair with muscle cars is nearly as long, and recently much more ardent, than America's. The 1978 Ford Cobra XC, based on the 1977 winner of the Bathurst 1000 endurance race, kicked off the Aussie Cobra brand in style. Carrying on the tradition of big power and big iron is the new...

The speculation, spy shots, and waiting are finally over - the BMW M3 Sedan is here. In the thirteen years since the first M3 Sedan debuted, much has changed. Developed from the ground up as a separate car, the M3 Sedan bears several unique features and key differences from the M3 Coupe. The new M3...