Author Archives: Mandi

  After much anticipation among the motoring enthusiast crowd, the next generation of BMW’s legendary M3 has finally been revealed. And for the first time in its 15-year history the M3 will get V8 power. Under the bulging hood will … Continue reading →

After the introduction of the new Lexus flagship sedan last year, Toyota’s luxury brand has taken the LS one step further with the all-new LS600h L. Retailing for more than $100,000,this luxury sedan—the most expensive model ever offered from Lexus—is … Continue reading →

  Jaguar’s XJ Sedan gets a freshened exterior and revised interior for the 2008 model year. The 2008 XJ will be easily recognizable with a revised front-end design, new side power vents, a rear spoiler and a new rear bumper. … Continue reading →

  The 2008 model year began with a bang when the German automaker revealed its first-ever supercar at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. The all-new 2008 R8 sports a 420-horsepower 4.2-liter aluminum V8 engine located just behind the driver. The … Continue reading →

Italian styling thrives on promoting generally beautiful, utilitarian products that we use in our everyday lives. From clothing to toaster ovens to automobiles, design means more than just creating a pretty picture to these Mediterraneans. Italian designs represent workable engineering, … Continue reading →

When Porsche first introduced the Cayenne SUV in 2003, many hardcore Porschephiles felt that this was the end of the sports car company. Instead, the Cayenne turned out to be quite successful for the automaker, and for 2008, Cayenne gets … Continue reading →

  A surprising number of new vehicles have come from this time-honored British marque over the last few years—all based on the sleek, powerful Continental GT. These models include the Flying Spur sedan and GTC Convertible. But earlier this year … Continue reading →

The C-Class, the entry-level of the Mercedes lineup, is the latest model from the German automaker to get a complete redesign. Longer and wider than its predecessor, the 2008 C-Class offers a roomier interior with an increased level of safety … Continue reading →

  The biggest news from this legendary British marque may be that it is no longer part of the Ford Motor Company. Earlier this year Ford sold Aston Martin for around $900 million to a consortium comprised of David Richards, … Continue reading →

The legendary Italian brand continues to grow this fall when the company launches the all-new GranTurismo later this year. As with the Quattroporte sport sedan, the GranTurismo coupe is designed to combine the materials and comforts of a luxury automobile … Continue reading →