MotorMouths

The Jaguar XJ does everything you expect in a luxury sedan, with room, amenities, quiet and thrust, with a sporty side always in the background that offers more driver interaction but one that never changes the car’s personality.

The third-gen 2013 BMW M6 is a seriously fast machine. It’s also drop-dead gorgeous.

The Buick Verano gets top scores for styling, transmission, cornering, comfort, engine and interior. Price and fuel economy make it a winner. We recommend considering it when shopping for a premium compact.

The Volvo S60 hits the mark where it aims. Its styling is beautiful, its leather and aluminum interior satisfying, and its function nearly flawless. Great power and cornering with all-wheel drive, with unmatched safety

The 2012 A6 3.0T is silky smooth, and fast. A new body is better balanced and more athletic. It’s a very lovely car, and it’s hard to beat the interior for style and class.

The Hyundai Veloster is a fun car that’s smooth and efficient with unique looks and great handling. Enthusiasts will especially welcome the Veloster Turbo’s extra oomph.

The Audi A4 sedan is proven. Its drivetrain is beyond reproach, especially the engine and quattro all-wheel drive, while its styling is smooth and interior high quality, especially for the price.

We like the 640i best among the BMW 6 Series cars. It’s the simplest, smoothest and sweetest, with an impeccable engine, transmission, ride and brakes. Its styling is beautiful and interior luxurious. The downside is that some of the electronic features are over-engineered and maddening, but that’s standard for BMW.

The BMW 7 Series is the ultimate driving machine among big luxury sedans. It offers impressive performance from its brilliant engines. Underway, it feels solid, and its balance of smooth ride and sharp handling borders on amazing.

The 2012 BMW 7 Series is the ultimate driving machine among big luxury sedans. It offers impressive performance from its brilliant engines, and its balance of smooth ride and sharp handling borders on amazing.

The Jaguar XK excels as the gentleman’s sports car. Brilliant British 5.0-liter V8, aluminum monocoque chassis, active suspension, big brakes. Sensational and sensuous classic styling.

The 2012 Range Rover is luxurious, powerful, smooth, classy and extremely safe, with offroad capability that’s off the chart and handling that’s downright nimble for a 5700-pound truck.