Likes: Strong power, great full-throttle sound Good handling and relaxed ride Tight, interesting styling Available AWD traction Dislikes: Options can bump the price to more than $50K Sensitive Remote Touch infotainment controller Small back seat AWD comes with last year’s 6-speed tranny instead of new 8-speed There...
Likes: Diesel engine is smooth, quiet, powerful, efficient Impressive fuel economy for a luxury SUV Refined, upscale, comfortable interior Off-road capability and adjustability Dislikes: Upper trim levels are expensive Diesel engine option adds $4,500 to price over gas V6 Automatic transmission selector makes you...
Of all the amazing supercars and exotics at the inaugural Desert Concorso near Palm Springs, the obvious crowd favorite was the incredible Pagani Huayra. Its naked carbon fiber body panels shimmered in the desert sun, stopping people in their tracks. A literal rolling sculpture, the stunning Huayra is more than a...
The inaugural Desert Concorso near Palm Springs, March 30, 2014, celebrated Maserati’s 100th anniversary with an extraordinary collection of beautiful cars from the Italian marque. For its first 50 years, Maserati focused almost exclusively on motor racing and race cars, racking up an impressively long list of...
Monterey’s annual Concorso Italiano has grown in popularity so much that organizers have expanded its reach with a new event in Southern California. The inaugural Desert Concorso took place on March 30 in upscale Palm Desert, just east of Palm Springs. “The biggest difference from Monterey is that the Desert Concorso is...
Likes: Comfortable ride, solid feel Quiet, refined interior Strong, handsome styling Well thought-out interior with plenty of storage Dislikes: Feels big and heavy Well equipped means a heavy-duty sticker price The full-size GMC Sierra pickup truck is all new for 2014, with a heavy load of added refinement and...
Likes: Smooth, effortless power Comfortable ride, solid feel Quiet interior Loaded with features and technology Dislikes: Lacks the sporty handling of the Cadillac ATS or CTS Plain exterior styling Potentially confusing tech features Cadillac has long had a large sedan as its flagship, all the way back to classic...
Likes: Feels solid, well-built and nicely planted on the road Powerful and responsive engine Attractive, sporty styling Comfortable front seats Dislikes: Long list of extra-cost options Sport mode has little effect Steering feels too light at speed Small back seat with awkward entry/exit The current Mercedes-Benz...
Likes: Sports-car handling with nearly perfect 50/50 balance Sport mode algorithm is programmed for fun, aggressive driving Clean, distinctive exterior styling Gorgeous two-tone interior looks high quality, has real carbon fiber trim Dislikes: Firm ride, while not harsh, is not smooth or particularly...
Likes: Distinctive exterior styling Blind-spot side-view camera called LaneWatch Three angles for rear-view camera Comfortable, well-equipped interior Smooth, strong V6 engine Dislikes: Shape of dashboard juts out into front door openings Nav system doesn’t dim automatically at night Thick roof pillars and narrow,...
Likes: Bold and distinctive exterior styling Outstanding handling, pleasant ride Powerful, fun-to-punch-it HEMI V8 Intuitive Uconnect with 8.4-inch screen Advanced all-wheel-drive is available Dislikes: HEMI V8 plus a heavy right foot equal poor fuel economy Some controls are “hidden” in the Uconnect interface Plain...
Likes: Upscale comfort and impressive refinement Loads of HEMI V8 power and torque mean strong acceleration 8-speed automatic transmission with convenient rotary shift knob Handy, auto-locking box-side storage bins User-friendly Uconnect with 8.4-inch screen Adjustable air suspension Dislikes: Fuel economy with...
