Likes: Strong power, great full-throttle sound Good handling and relaxed ride Tight, interesting styling Available AWD traction Dislikes: Options can bump the price to more than $50K Sensitive Remote Touch infotainment controller Small back seat AWD comes with last year’s 6-speed tranny instead of new 8-speed There...
Likes: Diesel engine is smooth, quiet, powerful, efficient Impressive fuel economy for a luxury SUV Refined, upscale, comfortable interior Off-road capability and adjustability Dislikes: Upper trim levels are expensive Diesel engine option adds $4,500 to price over gas V6 Automatic transmission selector makes you...
Of all the amazing supercars and exotics at the inaugural Desert Concorso near Palm Springs, the obvious crowd favorite was the incredible Pagani Huayra. Its naked carbon fiber body panels shimmered in the desert sun, stopping people in their tracks. A literal rolling sculpture, the stunning Huayra is more than a...
The inaugural Desert Concorso near Palm Springs, March 30, 2014, celebrated Maserati’s 100th anniversary with an extraordinary collection of beautiful cars from the Italian marque. For its first 50 years, Maserati focused almost exclusively on motor racing and race cars, racking up an impressively long list of...
Monterey’s annual Concorso Italiano has grown in popularity so much that organizers have expanded its reach with a new event in Southern California. The inaugural Desert Concorso took place on March 30 in upscale Palm Desert, just east of Palm Springs. “The biggest difference from Monterey is that the Desert Concorso is...
Likes: Comfortable ride, solid feel Quiet, refined interior Strong, handsome styling Well thought-out interior with plenty of storage Dislikes: Feels big and heavy Well equipped means a heavy-duty sticker price The full-size GMC Sierra pickup truck is all new for 2014, with a heavy load of added refinement and...
