Street, track. Luxury, sport, Plug-in hybrid, twin-turbo V8. These are the contradictions that Porsche wanted us to experience in the new 2014 Panamera. The car itself seems contradictory; an executive sedan that offers immense luxury, yet is capable of 0-60 in 3.6 seconds. Porsche was so confident in […]
There are a few cars that every enthusiast remembers in a rather special way. Your first car, for example, is unforgettable. But you also remember the car driven by the person that inspired your enthusiasm. I’ve wanted to drive the Nissan 370Z for a long time just for […]
Parked side-by-side for the first time, we began to get a feeling for what we were in for. BMW has been building the 3 Series sport sedan for nearly 40 years, and for nearly 40 years it has been the best. Challengers came with high hopes and left […]
If you are in the market for a daily driver but seeking a vehicle that delivers on power and performance, this is the car for you. Cadillac is making an evident transition towards sport oriented vehicles, while retaining much of the well-known luxury label that is associated with […]
In recent years, Ford has been on a roll in terms of design. In fact, we named “Ford’s new face” one of the 5 Best of the 2012 NYIAS. That face is now familiar to Blue Oval fans, found in some form on cars like the Fiesta ST […]
Something amazing is happening in America. Both the take rates for manual transmissions and diesel powertrains are on the rise. Similarly, the sales of manual-equipped diesel-powered vehicles is also on the rise. We at Limited Slip Blog refer to that combo as “the Euro option” since this powertrain combination […]
Four. It’s a new number for BMW. Back when I first drove the new BMW 328i, the questions was: “Is it a still a proper 3 Series?” Earlier this week, our friends at Capital Cities BMW called and said they had gotten their first 4 Series. Sitting in the […]
Each year, we attend the Gold Coast Concours/Bimmerstock. Some readers might remember that we brought the Mini Cooper S Roadster to the show last year. This year, we brought a pair of BMW 3 Series to the show. It’s really two car shows in one; large enough to […]
Ford has had great success with the release of the Focus ST. Now the smaller Fiesta is getting the same ST treatment. Despite being on the market for just over a year, Ford has learned a lot of lessons from the Focus ST. First, they found they could make […]
There is nothing quite like the combination of luxury and power. After seeing the Hyundai Genesis R-Spec commercial, I eagerly awaited the opportunity to drive this stately, well-appointed but “track-worthy” car. Like the window sticker says, the “Genesis offers an unprecedented combination of performance, luxury, efficiency, and value.” […]
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