Author Archives: Teri

The Lexus RX was one of the first sedan-based, luxury utility vehicles, and it remains one the best. This so-called crossover is impressively smooth, comfortable, responsive in all driving situations and flexible when it comes to hauling people or cargo. … Continue reading →

With the Mini still capable of generating smiles on both owners and passersby five years after the introduction of the first generation model, the completely new 2007 Mini Cooper still thankfully displays the same insouciant appearance and offers the same … Continue reading →

JARED GALLThe previous-generation XK was, in my opinion, the sexiest vehicle on the road, but Jaguar replaced it with what looks to me like a bloated anime caricature. The new XK is still a pretty car but doesn’t whip my head … Continue reading →

The beginning of race cars Racing began soon after the construction of the first successful petrol-fueled autos. In 1894, the first contest was organized by Paris magazine Le Perit Journal, a reliability test to determine best performance. But the race … Continue reading →

You start a Chevy man, work up to an Oldsmobile, snag a managerial title and a Buick, and after putting in your 40 years, retire with a Cadillac. A Caddy in the driveway is the capstone to the greatest American … Continue reading →

In advance of its formal unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi has released photos and information on its next-generation A4. Using the same architecture as the recently introduced A5 and S5 coupe, the new Audi sedan shares the same … Continue reading →

We expected that maybe German tuner Brabus had dressed up some famously porky celebrity—like Louie Anderson, or Kirstie Alley, or maybe someone still actually relevant like Oprah Winfrey—with fender flares and rocker panels and a roof spoiler and called him … Continue reading →

Porsche’s Cayenne, the Porsche so few enthusiasts get but many consumers buy, receives more than just a face lift for 2008. Evidence confirms HGH use—that’s “hefty gains in horsepower”—but Porsche has done nothing unethical. There’s a slight enlargement, to 4.8 liters … Continue reading →

KBB Editors’ Overview Audi admits it came late to the sport utility game, but, nevertheless, the 2008 Q7 quattro is a triumph of technology, elegance, performance and quality. The Premium version wraps around seven passengers in classy comfort and safety, … Continue reading →

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 is the auto maker’s first full-size sport utility vehicle. This all-new GL-Class of SUVs features three rows of seating and can seat up to seven passengers.Large and luxurious, the GL is built in the United … Continue reading →