2011 BMW X5 – Official Photos and Info

BMW puts more sport in its original “Sport-Activity Vehicle.” A little more than 10 years ago, BMW put the “sport” in “sport-utility vehicle” with the ground-breaking, delightfully nimble X5 . That same vehicle also took the “utility” out of “sport-utility vehicle”—literally—being assigned the BMW-invented “sport activity vehicle” moniker instead. The rechristening was a clever trick that attempted to manage expectations not met by its small cargo area, which held less than...

Shift into Neutral, Dummy: The Toyota Recall Fiasco – Feature

C/D’s complete guide to the Toyota recalls. Keep Reading: Shift into Neutral, Dummy: The Toyota Recall Fiasco – Feature No related posts. Here is the original post: Shift into Neutral, Dummy: The Toyota Recall Fiasco –...

Unintentional Exotics: Jaguar X-type Wagon and Lexus IS300 SportCross – Feature

Two wagons that are rarer than Bentley’s Continental GT. Occasionally, mundane cars sell in such small numbers that they become de facto “exotics.” These two wagons are rarer than Bentley’s $189,095 Continental GT.* Jaguar X-type Wagon Being slightly more attractive than the X-type sedan didn’t help its sales. Years sold: 2005–2008 Units sold in U.S.: 1602 Keep Reading: Unintentional Exotics: Jaguar X-type Wagon and Lexus IS300 SportCross – Feature Related posts: BMW May Not Offer...

Ferrari Confirms 599 GTO, Spy Shots Hit The ‘Net [Spy Photos]

Ferrari CEO Amadeo Felisa recently confirmed that the Prancing Horse plans to release a streetable version of the 599XX. The car will be dubbed 599 GTO, weigh 3600 pounds, and produce 650 HP. A range-topping Enzo successor is also planned. Details are slim, but Felisa has confirmed that the GTO will make extensive use of lightweight materials and offer both modified gearbox ratios and aerodynamic bits. Wheel diameter will be at least twenty inches, and the car will reportedly produce twice as much...