2009 BMW 135i: 2002 reincarnated

Truth be told I’ve never driven the legendary BMW 2002. I get the idea though. Tiny car, acrobatic handling, plenty of thrust and affordable price. Sounds a lot like the new 135i, no? That all depends. At $41,700 to start the 135i is affordable. With an overall length of 4360mm it’s only 40cm longer than [...]

Dodge Challenger vs. Mini Clubman JCW: The odd couple

I’m at a crossroads. If I had to buy a car today I’m stuck between two choices. Three, really, but you’ll think I’m completely insane. On the one hand there’s the new Dodge Challenger R/T with its HEMI power, slick 6-speed stick, comfortable ride, commodious interior and surprising handling. My other favourite is the Mini [...]

2009 BMW M3: Muscle up

This German powerhaus has us wishing for a stretch of autobahn every time we get behind the wheel.

2009 Porsche 911 Carrera: From Deutschland with Love.

Say it with us – “Doppelkupplungsgetriebe.” Come on. Doppel – kupplung – You’ll get it sooner or later. It took us about 3 weeks, but we’ve finally managed to pronounce the new heart and soul of the mightiest 911 yet. On the outside, the new 911 stays true to its storied design: Unmistakable curves from [...]

Jetta TDI Clean Diesel

Get ready to part ways with the pump.

2009 Volvo XC70: Sweet Dreams

Luxurious as a room at the Waldorf and safe as a Brinks truck, this wagon loses us on the drive.

Volvo C30 R Design

Volvo’s quirky hatchback stands out in a crowd, but how does it perform? Sharp’s testdrive reveals some surprises about the best-looking Volvo in years.

Passat CC: A new attitude for VW

In many North American circles, Volkswagens aren’t taken that seriously as performance or luxury cars, and for mostly good reasons. They’ve built their brand, befitting of the name, as a car of the people. Apart from the short-lived Phaeton, they don’t really do luxury, and save the European-styled Golf GTI, they’re not much into performance. [...]