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2010 BMW 550i
Aug 17th
You’ll hear a lot of superlatives when reading write-ups of the BMW 5-Series. It seems like it’s always been that way. This big, confident sports sedan is all-new for 2010, and like its predecessors, BMW has hit upon just the right combination of agility, power and responsiveness to push the buttons of driving enthusiasts worldwide.
That said, I am an enthusiast myself, and buttons are the biggest problem with the new 5-Series. Despite a sexier design, powerful, high-tech engines and better-than-ever driving dynamics, the 550i very nearly spoils the ride by getting too caught up in its own clever technology. More >
2011 Hyundai Sonata
Jul 29th
Remember when Honda was the sole four-cylinder holdout in the mid-size sedan market? The company insisted that there was no need for the extra thirst of a V6 in the Accord, despite the demands of a horsepower-hungry US market. These days, there’s an Accord V6, but for 2011 the Hyundai Sonata is doing without a six-cylinder version.
The move simplifies the lineup, but it’s not the only motivation. Recent advances in engine technology have made a four-cylinder a viable alternative to a V6, and considering the growing role that fuel efficiency is playing in purchase decisions, Hyundai is gambling that more mid-size sedan buyers won’t mind that the Sonata is missing a couple of cylinders. More >
2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid
Jun 21st
Yes, the Do Not Resucitate order has been issued for Mercury, but I’ve got one more drive in Ford’s mid-range brand in me, so here goes.
Spiritual successor to the 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser? Not exactly. The 2010 Milan Hybrid doesn’t even appear to be from the same species as that chrome-frosted beast with whom it shares a parent company. Nevertheless, I cruised the turnpikes with Mercury’s hybrid sedan, and it was quite a good match. More >