Do you want to buy a sports car? Read reviews about sports cars in all price ranges. 2007-2010 models are covered. Acura, Audi, BMW, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Pontiac models are reviewed.
THE REAL DEAL When the Volkswagen GTI came to America 35 years ago, it established itself as the standard by which other hot hatches would be measured. Now in its seventh generation, it continues to be the standard, with its fine blend of sportiness and utility. Volkswagen was never …
ELEGANT HYBRID GT Most cars look bland in white paint, but not the Lexus LC 500h. The styling is so striking that it looks awesome even in white. In fact, the white color emphasizes the contrast between the sheet metal and the black exterior features, like the spindle-shaped grille. …
BEAUTY AND MUSCLE It’s been a long eight years since Lexus had a grand touring coupe in its lineup. But when you see the new LC 500 in the flesh, you’re bound to think that it was worth the wait. The LC 500 is absolutely stunning. It turns heads …
THE REAL McCOY You have to admire the chutzpah of Kia Motors. The Korean automaker is taking on the likes of BMW, Audi and Mercedes, with a new sport sedan, the Stinger. Will Kia be able to lure potential buyers of German machinery to a Korean brand? That remains …
THE MOUSE THAT ROARS Don’t expect to fly under the radar if you buy a Fiat 500 Abarth. The Abarth is the performance model in the 500 lineup, and it has a raucous exhaust note the lets everyone know you’re coming when you are a block away. The other …
NEW RETRACTABLE FASTBACK Last year, Mazda redesigned their Miata roadster, and made this iconic sports car more stylish than ever. This year, Mazda has given us an even sexier looking model, the RF, with a retractable fastback. This car is a beauty, either with the top-up, or top-down. In …
LIKE A BLAST FROM THE PAST The Subaru BRZ brings back memories of a sports car from decades ago. It’s got the simple, straightforward approach to driving fun of the old Datsun 240Z—small engine, standard manual gearbox and great handling. And you can add to that …
2017 FIAT 124 SPIDER MIATA RIVAL SHINES Fifty years ago, Fiat introduced Americans to the original Fiat 124 Spider, and Americans loved it. In fact, it was so popular that it stayed in production for 18 years. Even to this day you still see a few of them …
FUNKY AND FUN How do you describe Hyundai’s Veloster sports coupe? It is certainly a vehicle with some contradictions. The styling is polarizing, yet it’s innovative. The base engine is a slug, but the upgraded power plant comes on strong. Most models are well equipped, but advanced safety options …
MORE CHOICES FOR THE RC COUPE Lexus got back in the sports car business last year with the stunning RC series coupes, the RC 350 and the RC-F. These were their first sports cars in 15 years. After driving the RC 350, I thought it was worth the wait. …
