Archive for July, 2012

The 2012 Porsche Cayman R offers outstanding performance around the track and is refined enough for occasional street driving. Click to see more pictures of the 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Model: 2012 Porsche Cayman R; 330-horsepower 3.4-liter 6-cylinder engine and 6-speed manual transmission
Base Price: $66,300
Options: Automatic dimming mirrors, Porsche Communication Management w/navigation, xenon headlights w/cornering lights, sound package plus storage, automatic A/C, sport chrono package plus, XM satellite radio, universal audio interface, black painted wheels
Price as Tested: $79,285

Walking around this Frankenstein, I half got the sense it might run again. At first glance, this appears to be a Chevy, but keen-eyed fellow editor Don Sikora is pretty sure it’s actually a Mack.
I am the first to admit that technically I am a pretty weak photographer. I have more camera than I need or deserve, and a wife and child that are too understanding of the time I spend prowling around the back roads of industrial complexes and rotting commercial properties. The net result of this unfocused prowling is albums full of images that have been seen once or twice, usually only by me. (Try forcing your 12-year-old kid to sit still while you explain why an old F-150 with some graceful sun-induced patina is cool.)

The 2012 Jaguar XKR-S convertible is an impressively powerful and extremely luxurious performance-oriented car. Click to see more pictures of the 2012 Jaguar XK Series.
Model: 2012 Jaguar XKR-S convertible; 550-horsepower 5.0-liter supercharged V8 and 6-speed automatic transmission
Base Price: $138,000

Who needs seat belts?
Auto safety has come a long way since the 1950s. Check this ad for the Irvin Auto Safety Harness for “children 8 months to 6 years,” courtesy of CG Auto Publisher (and proud father) Tom Appel. (How does he make time to find such things?) (Car Safety for Kids)

2012 BMW 3-Series sedan

2013 Cadillac ATS
This is the first in a series of articles comparing the redesigned 2012 BMW 3-Series sedan with the brand new 2013 Cadillac ATS. Also see Part Two: Drivetrains, Part Three: Handling, Part Four: Interior Comfort, and Part Five: Value.
How Cars are Stolen
If you’ve ever experienced the nightmare of vehicle theft, you may have unintentionally done one of the following things to contribute to it. However, many times the theft is completely out of the car owner’s control. We assume that no one actually wants to have their car stolen, so the information below can be understood as more of a guideline for how not to get your vehicle taken from you.
Honda Fit EV
When you enjoy the kind of reputation Honda does, you don’t really want to take a lot of risks. Any fault with one car line is a blemish on the whole company (and Honda has suffered its share recently), so you want to limit exposure any time you venture off in a new direction.