MotorMouths

The SS 1LE is a well-balanced, track-ready, and sufficiently powered performance edition that will make any Camaro fan proud.

Does the C-Max Hybrid give the Prius V a run for its fuel-efficient money? If you’re a car nut who enjoys stylish five-passenger road machines, you already know the answer. And you’ll be insisting on a ride very soon.

Mercedes-Benz has stayed true to the SL’s roots, crafting a lighter, more powerful, more fuel-efficient roadster that’s as comfortable and classy as it is attention-getting and absurdly quick.

The Infiniti JX has obviously struck a chord with wealthy drivers looking for luxury crossover without an A in front of its name. It may have taken some time to get here, but for a certain type of buyer, the smart alternative could not have arrived soon enough.

Having the fastest, most enjoyable car doesn’t mean having the most powerful or the priciest. The FR-S is what budget-themed performance is all about. It is a car that will likely redefine the Scion brand and the entry-level enthusiast car segment as a whole, too.

For a quick jaunt on a favorite road, the SLS Roadster is a capable athlete, albeit one that requires caution. Frankly, that’s all right with me, because around town, the Roadster is as tame as an S550, just with a much better exhaust. And it’s almost as comfortable.

The 2012 Honda Civic HF is an environmentally friendly, high-MPG, high-value vehicle attractive to the masses. Its design is simple, aerodynamically efficient, and stylish.

While a 3500-pound, front-wheel-drive, family-themed four-door doesn’t sound like a car that would satisfy the majority of one’s performance driving needs, the Volvo S6 T5 manages to do just that.

The 2012 IS F properly orchestrates its power and speed with admirable agility and livable ride quality. For an updated first-generation player, this Lexus has what it takes to make M and AMG quiver.

It is easy to understand why the XKR-S should be extremely popular with Jaguar fans, with its uncharacteristic speed and lithe cornering abilities. And when it comes to rarity, bombshell looks, and a truly earth-shaking voice, this cat’s got them all beat.

With the C63 AMG Coupe, Mercedes-Benz has dealt a potent, V-8-packed punch to its rivals. It has also set a high bar. Now if they could only all sound this good…

The JCW Coupe is the most entertaining Mini I’ve driven. It’s the type of car that’s sure to get most any driver’s blood flowing, and one Mini you’ll never want unbuckle from.