If you thought the competition within the subcompact segment of the automotive market wasn't heated enough, count on Honda to spice things up even more. With the introduction of the 2nd generation 2009 Fit, the benchmark has been raised yet again. This popular-selling subcompact has topped the sales charts in both Japan and the rest of the world (the Fit, also sold as the Jazz in other markets, has sold over 2.3 million units and counting) and won numerous accolades while continuing to wow the industry with its roomy interior, enjoyable driving dynamics, superb fuel e...

2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon & Wrangler Rubicon Road Test 

Gettin' Down & Dirty

 Jeep's Wrangler Rubicons, both the 2-door and 4-door, are amongst the most capable off-roaders available straight off the assembly line, and for under $40,000 no less. Heck, you could literally drive this 4x4 off the dealership lot straight into a Jeep Jamboree, take on a level 4 or 5 trail (or higher depending on your personal off-roading capabilities) and not even break a sweat. To the trails!

Introduced for the 2007 model year and mostly carried over for 2008, the Unlimited is Jeep's first 4-door Wrangler. It's also the only 4-door convertible o...

2008 Audi S4 Cabriolet Road Test Review Compromise is the Best Choice

As the old A4, a car that was arguably the most attractive premium compact on the market for most of its tenure, bows out to make way for an all-new 2009 model, so do its various model iterations. Also gone is the A4 Avant, soon to be replaced by a larger more accommodating five-door sport wagon, and the A4 Cabriolet, after one more slightly shorter year as is, will be nixed completely, replaced by an even prettier A5 Cabriolet next spring. Change will come to all of Audi's S and RS models as well, and as we've learned from the new S5, some changes can be good.

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2008 Audi A5 3.2 quattro Road Test

Nice looking car, isn't it? Audi makes some pretty attractive vehicles, some of which are downright stunning. And they seem to get better with each new introduction. In my eyes, the TT is modern art on wheels, and the R8, well, you don't need to get me started on that. Even the new A5, with its surprisingly large trunk and spacious adult-friendly back seats, still manages to be downright sexy.

Whether you're looking at it up close or taking it all in from a distance, there isn't a single uncomfortable angle or oddly placed line on the A5. It flows well, and yet has an aggressive demeanor to it, created by its chromed trapezoidal grille and Audi's newest trademark, those piercing LED daytime running lights. From the side the A5's design is fluid, highlighted by its main character line that flows over the wheel arches, intensifying their effect against the otherwise clean body. It's least interesting from the back, where its pinched taillights look too much like those on the 3-Series, but all in all it's a very effective, progressive design. See one of...

2007 Jaguar XKR Convertible Road Test Author: Jonathan Yarkony

Call me a panty-wearing, purse-toting sissy, but I would stand in line to get told what and when to do and think for this ride. I’m talking about the Jaguar XKR, and the most difficult thing about living with this car for a week was not making too many sexual innuendos in this review. Yeah, it’s a car, but if ever a car screamed “SEX!”, you’re looking at it. This is one hot car, and I’m havi...

2007 BMW 335xi X Marks the Spot

It’s Saturday night and I’m babysitting. What’s new?! The kids and I are at the movie store looking for a good flick to rent. Nothing is catching our eyes but the girl decides to rent a TV series from MTV called, “My Super Sweet Sixteen.” So we rent it, hop back into the car, drive home and watch this show. Harmless, right? It just so happened that I had the BMW’s 335xi sedan in my possession that week, which made me feel like one of those spoiled-rotten rich kids, without the spoiled-rotten or rich kid element. In fact, I felt fortunate to be dr...