Tag: "2011"

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet First Impressions

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet First Impressions

When automakers invite you to test their products, it’s almost standard procedure to take you to an enchanting location. A location that often eclipses the car itself. This time, I found myself travelling to the Spanish isle of Majorca to put Mercedes’ latest cabrio through its paces.

The significance of the Cabrio, other than the obvious [...]

2011 Infiniti M First Impressions

2011 Infiniti M First Impressions

San Diego, California — When the Q45 left the scene several years ago, the M sedan assumed Infiniti’s flagship role. Over the last couple of years, it didn’t quite seem up to that lofty responsibility.

The new, curvaceous M is definitely sexier than its staid predecessor.
All its closest competitors — Mercedes-Benz E Class, BMW 5 Series, [...]

2011 Hyundai Sonata First Impressions

2011 Hyundai Sonata First Impressions

The sixth generation of Sonata is now being delivered to Canadian dealers, and Hyundai Canada is acting like the proud parent of a new baby. Since this Sonata showcases everything from their concept of Fluid Sculpture to new applications of direct injection for gasoline engines, they probably have the right to act this way.

Hyundai Canada [...]

2011 Chevrolet Volt First Impressions

2011 Chevrolet Volt First Impressions

A beautiful morning was presenting itself on Sunday in Vancouver as I was led to the electric chair. Many onlookers gathered to bear witness while I strapped myself in. Rather than pity me for what I was about to experience, they displayed envy – and why not? I was about to drive [...]