Test Drives, Trends & Events

Without question, the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO marks the return of the authoritative sports sedan that quickly rose to power in the late 80's but fell on hard times in recent years. Ford certainly got it right again by staying true to its Taurus SHO sport sedan heritage while delivering several new amenities and technologies that provide a dynamic ride and impressive power, coupled with fuel economy numbers that consumers desire. It's not only the turbocharged eco-conscious V-6 that makes the Taurus SHO a standout, it's the attention to detail in the interior. Ford's design team did an excellent job in engineering a classy interior that has the right amount of sportiness, combined with the creature comforts you'd expect to see in a higher priced sedan. More...

When Porsche first released the images of its new Panamera, enthusiasts, along with members of the media, paused with skepticism about whether Porsche could really pull off a four-door sports car. Although the Maserati Quattraporte reigns king as a four door, performance-based nameplate, the Panamera’s questionably styled rear end quickly became the banter of the industry.

Fast forward to the official media introduction in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. This would be the test. Will the performance of the Panamera be the topic of discussion or will the industry single out the rear end design as a gauge for the success of this vehicle?More...

In the compact car market, competition is stiff, and contenders are plentiful. When thinking of a high-performance sedan with both style and value, it’s a challenge to narrow it down to just one top pick. After driving the 2010 Kia Forte, it’s clear to see that this car is a worthy, if not surprising, choice for NADAguides.com “Car of the Year.” Not many cars can boast a full package when it comes to design features, price, performance and fuel economy, but the Forte leaves a lasting impression with all that and more.More...

The 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart.

There are certain things in life that take the two parts from separate worlds and turn them into one purposeful object. One item that springs to mind is the oft-overlooked spork. A spork, for the culinary elite who are reading this, is the unholy union of a spoon and a fork. It might not sound like a good idea, but it allows you to scoop and stab without switching utensils. An engineer at Mitsubishi must use a spork during lunchtime and I believe it helped lead them to create the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart, a car which combines sports car fun with wagon usefulness. More...

Let’s get right to it!

No cruising down Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) comments with the sun basking in my face and my hair blowing in the wind. That would be the easy way to describe the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster. I think I have probably read that same story line before on just about every convertible to have ever hit the market. This one's going to be a little bit different. More...