Category: On The Road: Driving Impressions

Infiniti gives us our first chance behind the wheel of their latest superstar, the 330HP G27 coupe. The optional four-wheel active steer system makes a believer out of us.

The CX-9 is a "large" Crossover SUV - not the size of the Tahoe-sized GM Lambda Crossover SUVs like the GMC Acadia, Saturn Outlook and Buick Enclave, but still big enough to have a relatively comfortable 3rd row seat.

Lexus renewed its flagship for 2007MY, bringing more refinement and new tricks. Was anything left behind? And can't we just park for ourselves?

Driving the Range Rover Sport V8TD in England.

Audi A6 Avant - understated station wagon as competent SUV surrogate

Audi offers a successful follow up to their iconic first-generation TT with the an all-new version for 2008MY.

The S-Max is a derivative of Ford's European Minivan - the Galaxy - and its European Mid-Size Car - the Mondeo. Very impressive vehicle in many ways. It was selected as the European 2007 Car of the Year as judged by 58 journalists across 22 European countries. Apparently, Alan Mulally, Ford's new CEO is trying to bring the S-Max to the USA in 2009 or so. Will the S-Max work in America?

New Mazda Tribute an excellent high value smaller mid-size Crossover SUV

There are reasons for following this magic formula. Being front wheel-drive alleviates that hump in the floor to provide easy walk-through. The V6 provides adequate power to get all seven or eight passengers up to speed: to and from just about everywhere.

One does get the sense that things are out of control.