Hardcore all-wheel-drive capability makes it a monster on the track. It operates very well when pushed closer and closer to its limits. There’s just so much grip on offer that you are generally at your limits before the car is.
The Involvement Index Awards draw near, folks, in our upcoming issue of Winding Road. We’ve already brought you our most involving American cars, all-wheel-drive cars, and the overall most involving cars per dollar. Now it’s time to take a look at the highest-rated Asian cars that we’ve driven since the inauguration of the Winding Road Involvement Index 2.0.
Vacations aren’t always just about the destination, especially when you’ve got a great car as a companion. When we asked our Facebook followers what vehicles they take a shine to for the long haul, we gave a few stipulations: it has to be big enough for kids/friends/pets, as well as all of their luggage, and, most importantly, it has to be good to drive. We got some wonderful answers, and we have narrowed the field to our ten picks, here.
Our vigilant spy photographer has again caught the Hyundai Sonata wagon (perhaps to be called the Sonata Touring) out in the wild.
Over the long weekend, our spy photographer was hard at work getting these photos of the Hyundai Sonata Touring.
With the release of the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo, there was speculation that a similar body style would launch on the next generation of the 3-Series. This in turn, led to questions about the continued existence of the 3-Series Sport Wagon. But have no fear, wagon lovers, because we have spy shots of the long-roof 3-Series undergoing testing in Germany.
In this issue of Winding Road, we drive the 2011 Aston Martin Rapide, and find out why a four-door could be a big hit for the prestigious brand. Plus, this newest issue is full of other great stuff, including 2011 Infiniti M56 S, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Touring vs. Audi S4, 2010 Porsche GT3 RS, and much more.