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2012 Kia Rio SX Sedan Review: An Anomaly on Wheels

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2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet Review

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Cruising topless has never been so classy. We review the 2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet - the German automaker's sporty, open-air luxury convertible.

2012 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0L V8 Review: Big Bang for the Buck

Full-Size Sedans Russell Purcell -
Compared to the rivals, the executive types may find a bargain in the 2012 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec with its 429-hp V8 powerplant.

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Review: Style & Substance

Mid-Size Sedans Mark Hacking -
A wildly impressive car, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG will certainly appeal to the driver who appreciates an aggressive look and the performance to match.

2012 VW Passat Review

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Putting the "People's Car" back into Volkswagen. Our review of the 2012 VW Passat with the 2.5L engine. Is this mid-size sedan worth buying?

2011 Bentley Mulsanne Review

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The return of the Loch Ness monster - We return from Scotland with our review of the 2011 Bentley Mulsanne.

2012 Buick Regal eAssist Review

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An Underrated Sedan Keeps Getting Better - We review the 2012 Buick Regal eAssist powered by a 115-kW Li-Ion battery, a 15-kW electric motor, and 2.4L engine.

2012 Scion tC Release Series 7.0 Review

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Thinking about buying a used 2012 Scion tC Release Series 7.0? Our full review of the 180-hp coupe with TRD bodykit, 18" wheels, and gloss black. And yes, lots of yellow.

2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost Review

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We review the 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost - a luxury rocket with big size and surprising speed via a twin-turbo V12 that powers the BMW 760Li.

2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid Review

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Electrifying performance in a luxurious package, we review the 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid. A top performer but don't expect the V8 rumble.
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