MotorMouths

Take your blood pressure medicine, folks – the CTS-V Coupe is here. And it does a lot more than simply zig or zag – it utterly dominates the high-powered sports coupe segment.

The once-sedate CL550 just got a massive flame lit under its tail, and the end result is a grand coupe that has more personality than ever before.

When it comes time to drive from the track, the Jaguar XF R gets our pick each and every time. It’s more refined than the offerings from Benz and BMW, and feels substantially more luxurious and higher-quality than the CTS-V.

The Lincoln MKT’s unique appearance and hit-or-miss design may not be right for some, but from a behind-the-wheel and sprawled-out-in-the-second-row perspective, it’s just right for us.

The 2011 Sonata GLS proves that not only is Hyundai still capable of beating the competition in terms of overall value and bang for your buck, but that this Korean automaker is now creating vehicles that are best-in-class before pricing is even discussed.

The Kia Tucson is one of the best-driving and best all-round crossovers currently on the market. It’s good-looking, the most fuel-efficient in its class, and stands to be one of the best value propositions in the small crossover market.

We were enamored by just how good the Golf R is, and how much better its dynamics are over a standard GTI. It’s tuned to be more engaging than a GTI could ever dream of while still retaining the hatch’s high levels of comfort and quality.

We drove the MKT back-to-back with an Audi Q7 and were impressed with how much quieter, nimbler, and more involving the Lincoln’s drive experience was. Smart luxury CUV shoppers will be wise to add the MKT to their list.

What makes the Veloster stand out is its unique styling, incredible levels of standard equipment, and the fact that it’s more interesting than the majority of other econoboxes. Of course, Hyundai’s excellent ten-year/100,000-mile warranty is a big win, too.

While the Mini Countryman is slated to be the most expensive Mini ever, its excellent driving dynamics coupled with a functional interior will show the world that Minis aren’t so Mini anymore.

We’d love to own a Fit when it comes time for an Ikea run, but for everyday driving, the Mazda 2’s offering is just a bit sweeter. Functionality is nice, but enthusiasts want something better poised to handle the main task at hand – driving.

LaCrosse buyers will chose between two models at one price– the eAssist hybrid or the conventional V6. It’s a great proposition with a mild hybrid system that’s so streamlined and nicely integrated – not to mention one that carries a 37-mpg highway economy rating.