Posted from European Car Magazine First... 35 days ago
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Audi A4: 2012Four years down the line, the face-lifted 2012 Audi A4 that goes on sale at the turn of the year remains a well-balanced car with best-in-class build quality.Four years down the line, Audi’s very successful A4 (B8 series) benefits from a mid-cycle refresh. But while the subtle changes... (original story)
Posted from European Car Magazine First... 43 days ago
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2012 BMW 328i - F30 BMW 3 SeriesWith the new generation, the 2012 BMW 328i, powered by a brand-new TwinPower Turbo inline four (N20), has really grown up—all clichés aside.Hard to believe, then, that this car has been around for so long and held on to remain so successful for so many years on end... (original story)
Posted from European Car Magazine First... 62 days ago
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2012 Ferrari 458 Spider - First DriveAs an incredibly sporting coupe or sexy roadster, the 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider is really a car with two distinct personalities.It’s morning. Everything is perfect. The sun has crested. It’s pleasantly warm, and I’ve just climbed behind the wheel of a Ferrari... (original story)
Posted from European Car Magazine First... 62 days ago
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2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI - Seat TimeAesthetics aside, when one gets behind the wheel of our 2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI, it’s “lights-out, Charlie,” as this GTI knows how to behave (yeah, baby!).Every time I get in and drive a Volkswagen GTI it brings me back to my European car enthusiast roots. ... (original story)
Posted from European Car Magazine First... 62 days ago
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2012 Bentley Continental GTC - First DriveThe 2012 Bentley Continental GTC exceeded my expectations on all levels.A few years back, there was a Guinness ad on TV that ended with the tagline “Perfection just takes a little longer.” This phrase came back to me as I drove the latest Bentley GTC alo... (original story)
Posted from European Car Magazine First... 71 days ago
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2012 Volvo S60R T6 - Seat TimeTen years ago, the idea of a sporty Volvo wouldn’t have held much sand. The new crew in Volvo’s R&D center has been working hard to change that with the Volvo S60R.Comparison and analogy are effective methods to differentiate one thing from another. In regards to Vo... (original story)
Posted from European Car Magazine First... 82 days ago
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2012 Porsche 991 911 Carrera S - First DrivePorsche gets numerically obsessed with a 2012 Porsche "991 911" Carrera S. We were wary, feisty, aloof. After a day’s drive, we’re like pre-teens at a mall concert.You all have heard (or heard about) the words of fear from Porsche purists parading arou... (original story)
Posted from European Car Magazine First... 108 days ago
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Audi TT RS - First DriveAudi doesn’t expect to sell a whole bunch, but for now the American arm is satisfied with just bringing a new TT RS west.The sun bears down hot and bright on the tightly wound road course at Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club in the desert just outside Pahrump, N... (original story)
Posted from European Car Magazine First... 117 days ago
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2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - First DriveThird generation is the charm.Sport utility vehicles ain’t what they used to be. Thank goodness. Most of us really don’t need an old-school, body-on-frame, gas-guzzling galoot. Mercedes-Benz knows this and has given us the M-Class midsize crossover, made w... (original story)
Posted from European Car Magazine First... 117 days ago
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2011 BMW 535i - Seat TimeTime to uncork the 300-hp twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline six of the 2011 BMW 535i. Read more about how well it performs here.I needed to be reminded what it’s like to have a totally carefree, relaxed motoring experience. Bought new nearly 14 years ago, my car has developed a ... (original story)