MotorMouths

We have always admired the Continental GT as the ultimate in four-seat grand touring luxury. With the power, efficiency, and cache exhibited by the new V8 model, Bentley has brought forth a new version that continues the lineage in proper fashion.

Still not everyone’s idea of a pretty face, the 2013 Ford Flex offers subtle improvements in style and comfort, with major improvements in safety. Together, they continue to make it a solid performer in its segment.

ith a variety of smart personal assists, as well as a suite of vehicular safety assists, too, the Infiniti JX35 finally offers a mainstream design in a package that still looks pleasantly out of the ordinary.

The 2013 Escape goes far more upmarket in every conceivable way. Price-conscious consumers may squawk, but with the new Escape, they will be getting more vehicle for their money.

Constantly improving, the sporty Mercedes-Benz SL hardtop convertible offers the best of all worlds and feels at home anywhere from the office to the racetrack to the country club and back, sometimes all in the same day.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG takes its place as one of the world’s great grand touring roadsters. Offering oomph, looks and refinement, all in a sexy package is what this car is about.

Our brief time behind the wheel of the new 2013 Mustang GT showed that this pony car has lost none of its step as it approaches the age of many of its drivers. Constant improvements help the Mustang brand to keep pace and in some cases even surpass the competition.

With the FR-S, Akio Toyoda’s dream of a car that buyers will become passionate about should easily come to pass. That they will become fanatical about it is a big likelihood, as well.

Cadillac brings their latest large car to market and we think it’s one of their best yet. Don’t think this is the CTS-V’s big brother. The XTS is a full-on luxury car, and one we think is the equal of every player in its segment.

Perfect for urban and suburban adventures alike, the Audi Allroad offers great utility and capabilities for a day where the wild things are.

Audi continues to upgrade and refine the S5, offering more efficiency underhood, and more technology inside. There’s little we miss about the old V8 and much we love about the new(ish) V6, even if its 3.0T badge is a misnomer.

The ILX straddles the fence between entry-level and luxury, but doesn’t seem sure where it wants to commit. Pricey either way, buyers will take a hard look at it.