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The Lexus ES 350 is a mid-size sedan that celebrates smoothness, quietude and sophistication. The Lexus ES doesn’t suffer the hard ride of a German sports sedan. You can safely sip a cappuccino on the way to work. The ride is smooth, the engine is smooth, the six-speed automatic is flawless, everything is quiet. Read the rest of this entry »

While the name Town Car has been used by Lincoln as a trim level since the 1960s, 1981 marked the first year the Lincoln Town Car became a model unto itself. Since then, it has become a favorite with traditional American buyers as well as fleet operators, and for good reason. The big car’s front-engine V8, rear-wheel-drive layout and its body-on-frame construction generally mean lower maintenance costs, plus the car drives and handles in a way that’s familiar to many longtime Lincoln customers. The interior is very spacious and comfortable, making it the perfect candidate for family road trips or use as an upscale airport shuttle. Read the rest of this entry »

Model: Infiniti QX56 AWD
Engine: 5.6-liter V8
Horsepower/Torque: 320 hp @ 5200 rpm/393 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Wheelbase: 123.2 in.
Length x Width x Height: 206.9 x 79.5 x 77.8 in.
Tires: 265/60R20
Cargo volume: 61.2 cu. ft.
Economy: 12 mpg city/17 mpg highway/21.9 mpg test
Fuel capacity: 28.0 gal.
Price: $58,810 (includes $815 destination charge and $2,745 in options) Read the rest of this entry »

Successful tarmac test of the new Škoda Fabia Super 2000. Two time world champion Carlos Sainz, joined experienced test drivers Jan Kopecký and Raimund Baumschlager; the team recently tested the competition version of the Fabia Super 2000 in Austria. The Volkswagen factory driver won the Central European Rally with a Race Touareg this year in April and contributed to the double success of the new Scirocco in its class at the 24-hour race in Nürnburgring a few days ago. Read the rest of this entry »

Ford RS is back and the all-new Focus RS is on track! An early prototype of the fastest Focus road car to date is now undergoing performance and durability testing at the challenging Nürburgring Circuit in Germany, in preparation for its launch in 2009. Read the rest of this entry »