MotorMouths

Pontiac’s maximum strength G8 is a few details shy of legend. The 2009 G8 GXP is a terrific, all-around sport sedan that runs with high-priced Germans.

The Aston Martin DBS Volante is one of those cars that remind you why we love cars.You’ll want to drive one from L.A. to Boston, just for the chowder.

The Fusion has matured into a competitive roster of midsize sedans, able to compete with the best in the marketplace, including sales juggernauts such as the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. It’s a worthy winner of Motor Trend’s 2010 Car of the Year competition.

If the numbers in your checkbook are still backed by lots of zeros, the updated, upgraded, uprated Aston Martin DB9 Volante will not disappoint.

You’ll know the S is a different GranTurismo the instant you ignite the fortified V-8 and press the Sport button, which gives the Maserati faster shifts and sonorous exhaust settings.

If you and three friends have a long way to go and a short time to get there, and want to do so in comfort and style, you won’t go wrong here. Don’t need 400 horses or want to spend quite as much? The BMW 535i should still more than get the job done.

The 2009 Aston Martin’s DBS walks a smart line between GT and sports car and is an eminently desirable piece, though The new trans isn’t as responsive as the best dual-autoclutch units.

Buy a Mercedes C300 and save a few bucks, or ante up and go for the C350? we say pass on a few of the pricey options and spend the money under the hood.

The Infiniti G37 Convertible is well engineered, nicely constructed, offers lots of creature features, and can be casually elegant or fairly aggressive.

If you’re less about speed than style, desire maximum creature features, and want to save around $6K over a 3 Series, the IS 250C is a classy way to roll.

The Lexus HS 250h, is generally well-engineered and executed. If you value mph over mpg, there are many more compelling choices in this price range.