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Likes
Upscale looks
Refined interior
Powerful acceleration
Hefty towing ability

Dislikes
Poor fuel economy
XL's big turning circle
Third-row seats are tight, tough to reach
Third-row seat doesn't fold flat

The imminent arrival of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids might lead you to believe that full-size SUVs are a thing of the past. Not true: GM builds many of the big profit-making machines, and with the GMC Yukon / XL / Denali lineup, it sells one of the best full-size utes on the market. Similar to the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, as well as the Cadillac Escalade, the Yukon range gets distinctive styling inside and out, a luxurious ...

The imminent arrival of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids might lead you to believe that full-size SUVs are a thing of the past. Not true: GM builds many of the big profit-making machines, and with the GMC Yukon / XL / Denali lineup, it sells one of the best full-size utes on the market. Similar to the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, as well as the Cadillac Escalade, the Yukon range gets distinctive styling inside and out, a luxurious Denali trim, and a Yukon Hybrid model covered separately. With a base price of $38,000 that rises to more than $56,000, the Yukon competes with the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, the Cadillac Escalade, the... Read More

The editors of TheCarConnection.com have driven the Quattroporte and present their own impressions and details in this Bottom Line to help provide you with the best information. TheCarConnection.com has also read reviews from a wide range of Web sites and publications, bringing you the highlights in a definitive review.

Likes
Not the most common car
Sports-car-like interior feel
Responsive steering
Quality finishing

Dislikes
Rattling interior
Limited headroom in the rear
Small trunk
Erratic ride

Judging from the sexy design and appeal of the 2010 Maserati Quattroporte, one would never guess that it had been in production for five years. In...

Judging from the sexy design and appeal of the 2010 Maserati Quattroporte, one would never guess that it had been in production for five years. In this case, that isn't a bad thing because the car has been refined over the years; in the looks department, it's still great. One can easily spot the car due to its strikingly unique looks, with a sharklike front end, an aggressively raked windshield, and a smoothly sculpted roofline that leads to a very elegant tail; the vehicle's designers have reached a compromise between sports car and elegance. Unlike German luxury sedans, the Maserati offers a richer interior with a lot of woodwork and... Read More

TheCarConnection.com has driven the GranTurismo to bring you firsthand impressions and an overall assessment here in this Bottom Line. Then to bring you a wide range of opinions, TheCarConnection.com has handpicked highlights from many consumer and enthusiast publications that have also reviewed or tested the 2010 Maserati GranTurismo in person.

Likes
Badge cred
Sonorous Ferrari-built V-8
Superb steering
Luxurious interior
Comfortable seating position

Dislikes
Stiff ride
Seats could be more supportive
No manual option
No cool gadgets

Two years ago, the Maserati GranTurismo replaced the GranSport model. The lineup was then expanded last year...

Two years ago, the Maserati GranTurismo replaced the GranSport model. The lineup was then expanded last year with the introduction of the more powerful GranTurismo S, as well as a new ZF six-speed automatic in replacement of Maserati’s previous robotized semi-manual transmission. This year sees the introduction of the GranTurismo Convertible, also called GranCabrio, which is easily the pick of the bunch if money is no option. The 2010 Maserati GranTurismo has a very attractive silhouette, keeping up with the sleek voluptuous design that one would expect of an Italian exotic. You need to see the GranTurismo up close to really appreciate its... Read More

TheCarConnection.com has read a wide range of reviews that evaluate the 2010 Dodge Charger, then handpicked highlights for this conclusive full review. TheCarConnection.com's editors have also driven several versions of the Dodge Charger, including the HEMI-powered Dodge Charger SRT8, to provide you with a definitive Bottom Line opinion of this reinvented muscle car.

Likes
Decent handling
Throaty V-8
Muscle-car panache
Intuitive layout for the controls

Dislikes
Poor fuel economy
Vague steering feel
Firm ride
Lack of manual transmission across range

The latest incarnation of the Charger is entering its fourth year of production, though lack...

The latest incarnation of the Charger is entering its fourth year of production, though lack of sales is not something Dodge is worried about. This can be attributed to its unique styling, which still looks fresh after all these years. The 2010 Dodge Charger has hardly changed, maintaining its sleek profile, which blends modern sedan styling accents with a traditional muscle-car appearance. The Dodge Charger is offered with a wide range of engines and trim levels, and it appeals to a very wide audience. The base engine in this four-door sedan is a 2.7-liter, 178-horsepower V-6 that moves the SE model, while a 3.5-liter, 250-horsepower V-6 is... Read More

Likes
Much improved, aesthetically
Startling V-8 power
Syrupy V-12 option
Sharper handling than expected
Huge backseat

Dislikes
Electronic aids can overwhelm
Improved iDrive still isn't Playskool-easy
Not sure the V-12 is necessary

The 2010 BMW 7-Series has come in from the cold. Last year brought the newest edition of the bigger Bimmer-and in its fifth generation, the luxury sedan got a style-ectomy that reversed the awkward proportions and surfaces of the 2002-2008 model. The quintessential BMW driving feel remains intact, despite a horde of new electronic interventions and a big uptick in size. This year, with the addition of a V-12...

The 2010 BMW 7-Series has come in from the cold. Last year brought the newest edition of the bigger Bimmer-and in its fifth generation, the luxury sedan got a style-ectomy that reversed the awkward proportions and surfaces of the 2002-2008 model. The quintessential BMW driving feel remains intact, despite a horde of new electronic interventions and a big uptick in size. This year, with the addition of a V-12 version, the 2010 7-Series is priced from about $82,000 for the V-8-powered 750i. The price tag rises to more than $132,000 for the V-12 760Li. The most frequently named competitors include the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8, Jaguar XJ... Read More