The 2013 Maserati Quattroporte luxury sedan gets a slimmer design and more powerful Ferrari-sourced V-8 with an output in the region of 450 bhp.
The 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed, the fastest-ever production Bentley, hits the showrooms next year with 616 bhp, 590 lb.-ft., and 205 mph top speed.
The all-wheel-drive A7 is no slouch, hitting 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and clocking a 13.2-sec. quarter mile.
The 2012 Chrysler 300S comes with a 3.6-liter V-6 that produces 292 bhp and 260 lb.-ft. of torque mated with the new ZF 8HP45 8-speed automatic transmission.
The 2012 Chrysler 300C might not have the German levels of incisive turn-in, but the body control is of an extremely high order.
The 2013 BMW M6 is BMW’s fastest M with a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 that produces 560 bhp and 560 lb.-ft. of torque mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The 2013 Ford Taurus SHO is a genuinely civilized and comfortable luxury sedan that happens to be quite at home on the race track.
The 2013 Ferrari California HS pushes Ferrari’s technical know-how to make an even better performance car and maintain its sophisticated luxury at the same time.
The Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG is one of a handful of highly competent, high-performance, luxury SUVs that can handle any weather or social situation. Now it’s even faster, fuel efficient and pleasing to the eye.
On the eve of the 2012 North American International Auto Show, we had an exclusive, behind-the-scenes peek at the new Lexus LF-LC concept car, a core from which all future Lexus models may draw inspiration.
The new 6 Series with its sleek long profile, sloping front end and pouty derriere is beautiful. Here’s how to improve upon it: the 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe.
A Stepford wife
The Audi A8L is a triumph of technology—a car that performs so well, doing everything you ask, exactly the way you want it done. Yet because of this, there’s less romance—it’s like having a Stepford wife.
Can a car perform too well?


















