I’m lost, I’m simply lost. I’ve just driven a Porsche 911 (997.2) GT3 RS, and my life will never be the same. Let’s back up. It’s Monday afternoon, and I’ve snuck out from work to meet Steve and his 911 GT3 RS. I’ve been looking forward to this drive for a week, yet somehow I… Continue reading Review: 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is a Guilty Pleasure
I've got first date jitters as I approach Ramon’s 1996 Porsche (993) 911 Carrera. The car is sitting pretty in velvet red paint and flashing golden BBS jewelry. The coupe’s flared fenders and iconic whale-tail spoiler promise speed and good vibes. As the P Car snobs know, the 993 was the final iteration of 911s… Continue reading Review: 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera Straddles Modern and Classic
They say “save the best for last,” but I don’t want to wait that long to tell you about my Porsche Taycan 4S test drive. What is true, though, is that the Taycan 4S is my last test drive in an exceptional day of test drives. BMW M3, M4, M5 and X5 M, Lucid Air… Continue reading Test Drive: 2025 Porsche Taycan 4S is Too Good to Miss
I've been dying to try the new M3 and M4 since they launched four years ago. Of all the M models, this duo has the size and performance focus to match my family, fun, and track aspirations. Did you know I owned a 2011 BMW (E90) M3 for seven years? I loved that car's practicality,… Continue reading Test Drive: 2025 BMW M3 and M4 Competition xDrive are Family Friendly Weapons
What is the easiest way to be underwhelmed by a $200k Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600? Drive a $260k Mercedes-Maybach S680 first! Sadly, that is what I’m doing today. I’ve just completed test drives of the Mercedes-Maybach S680, Lucid Air, and Lucid Gravity, and now I’m getting behind the wheel of the 2025 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600. It’s… Continue reading Test Drive: 2025 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 and Sibling Rivalry
After putting 130k miles on a 2014 BMW X1, my sister and brother-in-law decided it was time for a new car. For its last 20k miles, the X1 hit them with frequent maintenance and breakdowns, so they decided to reset the clock with a low-mileage second-hand SUV. Enter today's 18k-mile BMW X2, which Emily and… Continue reading Review: 2021 BMW X2 M35i is an Incognito Hot Hatch
When I reviewed the Kia Sportage LX in 2022, I called it a segment laggard and hoped that Kia would make it competitive. And Kia acted, refreshing the Sportage with a new modern, adventurous design (their adjectives, not mine). In addition to stylish new sheetmetal, the updated Sportage got an astonishingly long list of standard… Continue reading Review: 2026 Kia Sportage LX AWD is Your Ticket to the Cheap Seats
This weekend, it's over the mountain and through the woods to the grandparents’ house we go. Our “horse and sleigh” is a brand-new 2026 GLE 350 4MATIC, loaded with Christmas presents for a holiday reunion. While the mid-size Mercedes SUV is easily up to the task of carrying my loved ones and luggage to grandma… Continue reading Review: 2026 Mercedes GLE 350 4MATIC Honey, You can do Better
The two cars that we have here today have little in common. One is my 2016 Mercedes AMG GT S, and the other is my friend Sage’s 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Both cars may be on the chopping block soon. I’ve owned the AMG GT S for about five years, and the itch for a… Continue reading Comparison: 2016 Mazda MX-5 and 2016 Mercedes AMG GT S Shake Rattle ‘N No-Roll
Let me introduce you to this striking blue 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster. It belongs to Philip, a friendly fellow who is trying to convince me that the Z4 M Roadster is undervalued in the M-car hierarchy. I’ve got a morning with the car, so let’s see if I agree. My drive of the Z4… Continue reading Review: 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster is the Right M on the Wrong Road
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