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First Look: SLK 350
In less time than it took to twist the steering wheel or even think about braking, the SLK 350 was hard upon the loose pack of cyclists,... more
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2004 Volkswagen R32 - First Drive
Twenty-five-hundred miles is a long way. It gives you enough time to learn everything about your driving partner-and then you'll either... more
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Quick Drive: Mercedes-Benz SL600
Of all current Mercedes platforms, the SL has by far the best chassis, with the best steering and handling. On a familiar track, the SL55... more
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Quick Drive: Porsche Cayenne V6
Approximately a year after introducing its controversial sport utility vehicle to the automotive press in sunny southern Spain, Porsche... more
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2005 Maserati Quattroporte - First Look
Following the success of its race-engined sports coupe, the 5000GT, Maserati decided a similarly powered sedan was in order. Thus, the... more
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2002 Land Rover Freelander - First Look
The Freelander, Land Rover's newest entry in the North American market, is a child of BMW's unhappy marriage with Land Rover, and it's a... more
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Driving Impression: SLR McLaren
The SLR is everything an exotic car should be--toy for the gentleman racer, collectible for the guy who has to have everything, and... more
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Preview: 2005 Jaguar S-Type
In order to keep up with the competition (and, maybe even surpass it), Jaguar has given its mid-sized sport sedan a facelift for the 2005... more
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First Look: 2004 BMW 645Ci
Very few things seem to polarize opinion as much as a change in design, be it in clothing, architecture or automobiles. A departure from... more
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First Look: VW Phaeton W12
The arguments for and against Volkswagen's entry into the premium luxury market began long before the Phaeton was debuted at the 2002... more
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First Look: 2004 Bentley Continental GT
Mid morning, and Malaga airport is thronging with tourists arriving for last-minute holidays on the Spanish Mediterranean coast before... more
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First Look: 2004 Porsche 911 GT3
Driving Porsche's new 911 GT3 for the first time on a track I'd never seen before might have been nerve-wracking. However, even with a... more
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The AMG Experience at Hockenheim
Automobile manufacturers like to show off their latest creations in settings that will provide a memorable backdrop. The more exotic the... more
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2004 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG
The missed right turn, which took me 70km out of my way, was a mistake that turned into an opportunity--to flog the CL65 AMG just as its... more
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A Look Back: Whither Goest Lotus?
When Arnie Johnson tells people he works for Lotus, "The think I'm in software," said the new chief executive officer for Lotus Cars USA. more
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Driving Impression: VW Touareg
VW engineers and marketing people have made aggressive claims for the Touareg. One was that the new four-wheel-drive system, 4xMotion in... more
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2003 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
Body: Cabriolet, monocoque unitary structure, lightweight all-steelbodyshell hot-galvanized on both sides, full-size frontal and side... more
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First Look: 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate
We like--no, make that love--station wagons. Their melding of utility and driving pleasure is unequalled in any other type of vehicle, and... more
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Driving Experience: Saab 9-3
The numbers from the first three months are in, and despite much gnashing of teeth and rending of garments among the faithful, it appears... more
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First Look: Jaguar XJ
Strolling through a cavernous building thrumming with huge metal-stamping machines isn't my first choice of entertainment, especially when... more
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2004 Audi A8 L 4.2 quattro
Within the luxury car segment, you have your Tier 1 players (Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, BMW and Lexus) and you have your Tier 2s (Saab, Volvo... more
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All-new BMW 5 Series
It will be 8 years ago this fall that the then all-new 5 Series was introduced. During its 7-year run (1997-2003), the E39 was one of BMW's... more
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Gearchanging Through Technology
Audi is on a roll. Its turbocharged engines have allowed greater horsepower and torque to come from smaller, lighter powerplants, enhancing... more
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First Look: Audi TT 3.2 quattro
Corniche: A winding road cut into the side of a step hill or along the face of a coastal cliff. Grand Corniche: The winding cliffside road... more
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First Look: Audi Pikes Peak Concept
Eight years ago, Audi invited european car to a remote section of Palm Springs with the promise of showing us something special, the Audi... more
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