What The Critics Say - Nissan Maxima 3.5S

October 9, 2008

The Washington Times
This flowing, muscular looker “is—gasp!—smaller than its predecessor.” Shorter by 4 inches, it offers less passenger space and even has a smaller trunk. Yet the “curvy, muscular bodywork” and bulging-center hood give the impression of a car as big as an Audi or BMW grand touring car. Officially, this is a four-door, “but [...]

What The Critics Say - Bentley Brooklands

September 23, 2008

Road & Track
Bentley claims the rear half of the Brooklands cabin is the biggest in the coupe world. “We won’t argue the point.” You can also choose from 25 possible leather hues, three different wood trims, and 25 exterior colors. The 6.75-liter, turbocharged V8 has a top speed of 184 mph. The Brooklands can’t keep [...]

What The Critics Say - Pontiac G8

September 15, 2008

USA Today
This “big ol’ roomy and comfortable American sedan” doesn’t have the Dodge Charger’s muscle-car legacy, but it can go from zero to 60 in 5.3 seconds, a few ticks faster than today’s Charger. Sporty accoutrements include high-bolster bucket seats, firm suspension, an overhead camshaft similar to that of the Cadillac CTS, and a sports-mode [...]

What The Critics Say - Porsche 911 GT2

September 5, 2008

Los Angeles Times
This is “the most hard-core 911 ever to wear a license plate.” It’s also the first production 911 that can exceed 200 mph. The seats, suspension, steering, and brakes are all “ultra-hard.” A lighter, racier, rear-wheel transaxle has replaced the Turbo’s all-wheel drive system. The result is a car that “is quite simply [...]

What The Critics Say - BMW X6 xDrive35i

September 1, 2008

Car and Driver
Here comes an SUV looking like “a swoopy, four-door pseudo-coupe.” Mechanically, the X6 is more or less an X5 with fewer seats. Highlights include a “curvaceous bod” and “brilliant handling.” The 300-hp, twin-turbo inline-6 hits 60 mph in 5.9 seconds, and an optional $4,550 Sport package enables “heroic” cornering and braking. Opt for [...]