Chrysler 300C SRT-8

Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Chrysler's 300C SRT8 is the car we thought the American auto industry would not build again. After the muscle-car era, U.S. automakers relinquished the high-performance family-sedan formula to the Germans (who added refinement but charged elitist prices) and Japanese (who charged a little less than the Germans but somehow sterilized the whole thing). On occasion, the home industry was good for the affordable yet unrefined...

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2012-2013 Porsche 911/991

The 911 is the most successful model in Porsche’s history. It started its long history back in 1963 and since then Porsche has offered five distinct generations: 911 classic, 964 Series, 993 Series, 996 Series, and 997 Series. After a long wait and a hi-jacking of the official images, Porsche has revealed its sixth generation ahead of its official debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. It may be a little unorthodox for Porsche to be bringing out...

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Volkswagen CC 2012

The Volkswagen CC is a "four-door coupe" that seeks to combine the dramatic styling of a coupe with the practicality of a sedan. Like the Mercedes-Benz CLS that sparked this emerging segment, the CC seats four, providing easier access to the rear seats than a normal coupe. For the latest model year, Volkswagen updated the CC with more standard equipment as well as revised exterior styling. The CC is based on the outgoing version of the bread-and-butter...

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Hummer H3

The H3 boasts great off-road capability in a distinctive, rugged package. However, it costs a lot more than similar SUVs, offers only mediocre highway performance, and has the worst fuel economy in its class. With a base price that's over $33,000, the H3 is one of the most expensive SUVs in its class -- even when compared to other off-road SUVs. Even worse, its poor 14/18 mpg fuel economy rating is the lowest in its class. While these factors...

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Volkswagen Golf TDI

The Volkswagen Golf TDI offered a couple of surprises and pleasures. The biggest pleasure was the economy - 41.7 mpg in our test and even more on the highway. This translated to some embarrassment, but more importantly it translated to fewer visits to the local station and, despite the higher cost of diesel fuel, a lower bill at the end. I'll be the first to admit I'm not the brightest light on the Christmas tree, but I really proved it during...

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