Porsche unwraps the 201...

Yes it was an ungodly hour, but those in attendance in Cobo Hall at 6:30am on January 10, 2011 were the first to see Porsche’s latest take on the 918 concept, the 918 RSR. Although the plug-in hybrid 918 Spyder has been slated for production, the RSR is listed as a concept, a...

2012 Audi A6 sedan and ...

Audi AG used the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit to officially unveil its all-new A6 sedan. Rupert Stadler, CEO of Audi AG, was given the honours of presenting  the sleek sedan to the world’s media. In stressing the Audi mantra of  light weight technology...

2011 Acura RDX CUV

While not all new, the 2011 Acura RDX underwent a minor facelift for the 2010 model year. Even though the changes were not earth shattering, they did manage to keep it contemporary. Along with the refreshed front (meaning the addition of the familiar Acura “shield”, aka the beak) and...

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport...

General Motors is clearly positioning the Cadillac CTS line against the luxury sedans from Europe’s top auto makers, who have all long embraced the station wagon as the best solution to the need for extra space without getting into larger, less efficient vehicles. Ironically, in the...

2008 BMW M5

I have to say that it was with a mixture of fear and excitement that I picked up a 2008 BMW M5 for a week long test drive. Colleagues had warned me of the prospect of having a police officer yank my driving privileges at the side of the road. The fourth version of this revolutionary sedan...

2007 Acura MDX

For 2007, the Acura MDX SUV has been given a major rework. The most obvious change is its appearance. The exterior design is now much cleaner and continues the Acura knife-edged design elements found on the brand’s other models. The overall impression is one of a maturing...

Volvo announces new 200...

Volvo has unveiled photos of its new S80 luxury sedan.  This is the second generation of the company’s ground-breaking flagship sedan with its dynamic design, firm focus on premium comfort, smooth driving properties and world-class safety. The new S80 will make its debut at the...

Mercedes Benz GL 450, F...

Brand new for the 2007 model year, Mercedes will debut the Tuscaloosa, Alabama built GL450, which will augment their SUV line up. Even though the G-Wagon will not be sold in Canada for 2006, the GL does not officially replace the G-Wagon worldwide. This is a big SUV at 5,088-millemetres...