MotorMouths

the A8 is the best in class for cornering, plus it’s a charming and timeless work of art, inside and out. If it had a pair of turbochargers and less worrisome depreciation rates, the A8 would hands down rule the competition.

In the end, the current Chevy Malibu was a wholly decent vehicle with almost nothing noteworthy. So what’s the last refuge of the damned? Value pricing.

The Volt’s unique-but-expected driving demeanor is everything America loves from Detroit’s cushy ride, torque-rich V8 past with everything we expect from our energy independent future. That said, it’s another boxy sedan with a big nose.

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has raised the bar for this class. And to every new family sedan waiting in the wings: match this car’s interior content, direct injected performance and upscale options, or go home.

The sooner the MKT dies, the sooner Lincoln will realize their heart and soul is in their core offerings. And, with any luck, they’ll stop neglecting them this time. Which is what we’ve been waiting for…for several decades.

So Lincoln’s premier SUV is still exactly “what a luxury car should be.” The 2010 Navigator one of America’s best examples of automotive escapism.

The Phantom is a somewhat-flawed vehicle, but is it best in class? Yes. Nobody comes even close to its appeal. Once Rolls-Royce sweats the little stuff present in cheaper, more advanced alternatives and refines every last detail, the Phantom will be God among men.

The Toyota 4Runner is another wrong move from a company seemingly destined to steal defeat from the hands of victory. Buyers are better off filling the garage with a fully depreciated 4Runner to remember the good old days, plus a new Camry for today’s harsh realities.