Clear a path for the debut of a new M6 2 + 2 super coupe -- the most outrageously powerful 6-Series BMW ever. All of the thrust for M6 stems from a 5.0-liter V10 that blows the doors off with 507 hp and massive torque through a seven-speed sequential manual gearbox (SMG) that brings both automatic and manual shift programs. BMW projects the zero-to-60 acceleration time for this new super car to clock in around four seconds and change.

Most recognized car in Volkswagen's fleet is the roly-poly New Beetle, a modern treatment of the original VW. Read More »

The convertible variation for New Beetle is a modern conversion based on the coupe and worked out by Karmann Coachworks in Germany. With its top raised, the convertible maintains the familiar arched roof of the New Beetle coupe, so the generous dimensions in a spacious cabin remain relatively the same. The fabric-lined top has three layers for insulation plus a rear window constructed from glass and imbedded with a defroster element.

Volkswagen takes the five-door hatchback Golf and adds a bona fide trunk to create this compact-class four-door notchback sedan, or a five-door station wagon. Jetta provides a respectable amount of room for five adults to travel in comfort, offers a choice of powertrains that range from economical to exuberant, stocks a long list of standard convenience items, yet holds a tight grip on bottom-line prices.

A variation of the Volkswagen Golf three-door hatch with irm suspension settings and superior equipment goes by the tag of GTI. VW's 1.8-liter turbo four-pack is the base plant in GTI GLS, delivering 180-hp through a 5-speed Tiptronic automatic. GTI VR6 upgrades to a twin-cam 2.8-liter V6 with 6-speed manual for 200-hp. The cabin pitches two bucket seats in front of a two-place jump seat with space in the hatchback bay for gear. Volkswagen maximizes equipment on GTI GLS.

The mid-size Volkswagen Passat in sedan and wagon formats returns with a five-seat passenger compartment filled with the appointments of a luxury car. Each packs a 4-cylinder or V6 engine, manual or automatic transmission and standard front-wheel-drive (FWD) or VW's optional 4Motion AWD.

The full-size Volkswagen sedan amounts to an ultra-premium limousine on a stretched wheelbase with luxury gear aboard. VW's 4Motion all-wheel-drive (AWD) system is standard, along with an air suspension, xenon high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights, an automatic interior climate system with four-zone temperature controls, plus a deluxe digital audio system with 12 speakers scattered around a leather-lined cabin.

New Car Review of the 2005 Toyota Highlander Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle Description: Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle Base MSRP Range: $24,280 – $31,580 Invoice Price Range: $21,607 – $28,104 Where built: Japan Toyota’s mid-size SUV wraps the luxurious ride quality and plush comforts of a refined FWD Toyota passenger sedan in the context of a sleek wagon package with four ... Read More »

New Car Overview of the 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle Description: Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle Base MSRP Range: $55,325 Invoice Price Range: $48,408 Where built: Japan With its high-hiking pose, torque-heavy engine and 4WD traction, Toyota’s Land Cruiser is capable of crossing a rugged outback route in safety and comfort. Current issues, tracing to a generational upgrade ... Read More »

New Car Review of the 2005 Toyota 4Runner Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle Description: Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle Base MSRP Range: $27,795 – $37,795 Invoice Price Range: $24,818 – $33,748 Where built: Japan Toyota’s rugged SUV of mid-size dimensions is a truck-tough vehicle designed for serious work on dirt or pavement. For 2005, 4Runner gains Sequoia’s forceful 4.7-liter VVT-i V8 with ... Read More »