Glovebox Notes: New Car Reviews
 | 2012 Subaru Impreza Sport Premium hatchback The 2012 Impreza Sport delivers gas-sipping performance in a stylish yet understated package. The mpg rating is the best available in an AWD, and fuel economy is even better with the manual transmissi...[read more] Overall Experience: | Tony Piff |
 | 2012 Audi A6 3.0T Quattro The all-new 3.0T does a lot of things very well, but the sheer number of electronic features may have you scratching your head – at least until you figure out how everything works. It's a very tight...[read more] Overall Experience: | Jim Pickering |
 | 2012 Jaguar XJL Portfolio Great lines, excellent luxury features, and a livable package. It looks and feels the way a $90,000 luxury car in this class should — a great choice for buyers in the market for a high-level driver ...[read more] Overall Experience: | Erin Olson |
 | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo The Beetle Turbo is a really fun drive, and the Fender stereo, and sunroof are nice to have options. This car does turn a few heads, which is much more than I can say for the previous generation. At a...[read more] Overall Experience: | Marc Emerson |
 | 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Hatchback I would pick this over a Honda Fit or a Ford Fiesta. It looks sportier than other cars in its class. This would make a good city driver with its high EPA mileage, and easy to park at only 159 inches l...[read more] Overall Experience: | Marc Emerson |
 | 2012 BMW 650i coupe The biggest news regarding BMW’s 2012 650i are its sharp new looks. But aside from the fresh sheetmetal and new taillights, the new car feels like a solid performer with a good amount of poise, powe...[read more] Overall Experience: | Jim Pickering |
 | 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i convertible Although purists will likely miss the six as the base engine in the Z4, this new turbo four boasts more torque and better mileage than the outgoing design. When it comes down to it, the new engine mak...[read more] Overall Experience: | Jim Pickering |
 | 2011 BMW 335i Coupe The 335i is a cut above, offering style and performance at a reasonable price. The race-track experience was transformational, as it revealed the high-performance beast as the heart of the stylish mac...[read more] Overall Experience: | Keith Martin |
 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid I drove this cruiser from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to the Amelia Island Concours–365 miles–in a shade under five hours. We actually got 27 mpg, bettering the EPA estimate. The S400 was silent on the hig...[read more] Overall Experience: | Keith Martin |
 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 Cabriolet This is a car that is meant to take two people—who know how to pack light—on fun road trips in sunny climates. The white of our car didn’t show its lines as well as a darker color, but it still ...[read more] Overall Experience: | Chester Allen |
