May 18, 2013
- Pros and Cons* Pros Eye-catching style, standard all-wheel drive, sporty handling and luxury cabin all get thumbs up for the 2013 Infiniti FX. Cons We can reproach the FX for its limited luggage space, poor fuel economy, lack of high-end comfort and for overpriced 21-inch wheels on the more expensive versions. Price The 2013 base model FX37 starts at $53,350. With a V6 engine, AWD and automatic transmission, it also includes keyless ignition/entry...
May 16, 2013
- Pros and Cons* Pros The interior of the 2013 Infiniti M features high-grade materials and well-integrated, ergonomic technology. Agile on the road, the Infiniti M also offers a good selection of powertrains, including AWD. Cons However, the car suffers from reduced rear visibility, costly option packages and a slightly diminished look - it is not yet in the same league as its German competition. Price The M37, equipped with a 6-cylinder engine,...
- Pros and Cons* Pros Excellent build quality, numerous storage options and its smooth, quiet ride are just some of the strong points of the 2013 Cadillac SRX. Cons Poor lateral seat support, sluggish transmission, unproven reliability, restricted rear visibility and excess weight are some of the sorer points. Price The base SRX has a MSRP of $40,495. The SRX Leather Collection starts at $43,595 to which an additional $3,000 is required for all-...
May 15, 2013
- Pros and Cons* Pros The comfort level and quiet interior are the epitome of American luxury vehicle know-how. The sophisticated all-wheel drive system and numerous standard features make it a very attractive proposition. Cons Complex system controls and a striking physical resemblance to its Ford stablemates in design and name do nothing to help MKX sales. Price The MKX, which starts at $47,850, is available in all-wheel drive only. The 100A...
- Cadillac is adding a new 420-hp, twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6 as an option for its XTS sedan for 2014.
- Pros and Cons* Pros With surprising innovations, pleasant road handling, excellent towing capacity, an adaptive, modern engine plus standard 4WD makes the QX an SUV behemoth hotshot, ready to welcome aboard up to eight passengers. Cons The QX's significant weight, oversize tires, poor resale value, running costs and high price don't help its cause. Price Nissan has decided to limit variations for this Infiniti model. So you therefore have the choice...
- In the last few weeks, I did something I rarely get to do: I test drove two Cadillacs! No foolin'! An XTS and an ATS! The last I got to sample was a pair of Escalades last summer. Naturally, I pit them one against the other; but other than the oversized crest and excessive chrome, I never considered them to be real Caddies -- not what the brand's image has always been about. Throughout my teens, my uncle was the owner of a number of Fleetwood s from the late ‘70s to the late ‘80s...
- GM turns to rival to build cargo van, cites 'speed to market'; Ohio site chosen for Acura NSX; Cadillac sits out volume chase.
May 14, 2013
- General Motors' CFO says Cadillac will steer clear of what he sees as a "volume-at-all-costs mentality" among competitors battling for the luxury sales crown.
May 13, 2013
- Give it wings and it will fly What more can be said about Cadillac and its glorious past that hasn't already been said? Not much in fact, but the new 2013 ATS opens up a completely new chapter in the company founded by Henry Leland back in 1902. The 2013 ATS will do for Cadillac what the Catera failed to do in the late ‘90s. The follow-up CTS attempted to pick up the pieces left behind by the rebadged Opel Omega, but never fully rekindled the Cadillac flame. It is true; the Cadillac ATS...
May 12, 2013
- Pros and Cons* Pros Ergonomic controls, firm seating, the variety of available models, optional 4-wheel drive, comfort and great handling...all make this sedan a good contender. Cons However, you can fault the sedan for its overly-complicated multimedia system and lack of a manual transmission. Plus the C250's engine runs out of steam, fast, and you have to pump it with premium gas. Price The starting model of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, the...
- Pros and Cons* Pros Ergonomic controls, firm seating, the variety of available models, optional 4-wheel drive, comfort and great handling...all make this sedan a good contender. Cons However, you can fault the sedan for its overly-complicated multimedia system and lack of a manual transmission. Plus the C250's engine runs out of steam, fast, and you have to pump it with premium gas. Price The starting model of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, the...
May 10, 2013
- Summary We got a first glimpse of this model back in 2009 with the Converj concept car, and it's about to appear on a road near you: the 2014 Cadillac ELR, the latest extended-range vehicle, with production slated to start at the end of 2013 for early 2014 North-American introduction. Global market launches will follow later. Price General Motors has yet to reveal the price range for the 2014 ELR, but certain specialized automotive industry websites estimate the MSRP to be in the $60,000...
May 9, 2013
- Summary The 2014 Infiniti Q50 is expected to hit Canadian showrooms this summer and will surely cause quite a commotion in the compact sport sedan market according to Infiniti President Johan de Nysschen. The Essence prototype, which was launched at the Montreal International Auto Show, was the inspiration for the Q50. It's the 3rd generation of the popular G37 Price Prices have yet to be disclosed. Fuel Economy Not yet available. Photo: Infiniti...
- Summary We got a first glimpse of this model back in 2009 with the Converj concept car, and it's about to appear on a road near you: the 2014 Cadillac ELR, the latest extended-range vehicle, with production slated to start at the end of 2013 for early 2014 North-American introduction. Global market launches will follow later. Price General Motors has yet to reveal the price range for the 2014 ELR, but certain specialized automotive industry websites estimate the MSRP to be in the $60,000...