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2010 Mini Cooper S 50 Mayfair

We finally got around to driving the second of Mini's 50th-anniversary models, the Mayfair. Like the London borough for which it's named, this Mini is classy, in an understated sort of way.

2010 M3 Competition Package

Not all of BMW's M cars are trophies for trust-fund kids. The M3 Competition Package is made for the track.

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan S

We've always liked the Volkswagen Tiguan, but sometimes wished it wasn't quite so expensive. But after spending some time in a base model, we're beginning to see where the money is well spent.

2011 Volvo C70

If you're not a fan of the new face of the Volvo C70, that's ok. As Stu reminds us, you can't see it from the driver's seat.

2010 Volkswagen CC 2.0T

The Volkswagen CC still looks fresh after a couple seasons on the market. The change from Tiptronic to DSG gearbox for 2010 makes the 2.0T version an even better car.

2010 VW Jetta TDI Cup Edition

Race on Sunday, sell on Monday. The Jetta TDI Cup Edition hopes to bring a little winner's circle excitement to the showrooms to move a few more diesels.

2010 Audi A5 2.0T quattro

Turbo? Check. All-wheel-drive? Check. Manual transmission? Check. Sexy coupe body? Check. The 2010 Audi A5 2.0T seems to have all the right stuff, but is it enough?

2011 Porsche Panamera V6

A V6 Panamera? Sure, we saw that coming. But who would have guessed they'd go out and develop their own V6 just for this model?