MotorMouths

The 2011 Ford Super Duty is a powerful tool, and for many customers, the most expensive tool in box — hitting $40,000 easily. These pickups won’t shy away from any work, they relish it.

One way Ford may convince truck buyers to jump into these new F-150 trucks with an EcoBoost V-6 is the same way it is convincing me: Let them drive it. The near-instantaneous torque on this truck approaches unreal.

Inside and out, the CTS Coupe draws a fresh direction for future CTS cars to follow as Cadillac continues to show its distinctive American luxury sports car design. It’s fun to drive, affordable and even provides respectable gas mileage, hitting 27 mpg on the highway.

The Verano provides a solid ride, a new easy-to-use infotainment system, really comfortable seats and just enough razzle-dazzle to impress some but go unnoticed by others.

It’s the fully loaded, high tech, ultimate compact car on the road. There may be other compact cars that are cheaper with similar features, but even higher-end luxury compact cars don’t match a fully loaded Focus Titanium.

Driving the X6 M changed the way I looked at this vehicle. It still may only seat four people, but my advice is to just not be the fifth person invited to ride in it. This BMW earns its M badge by what it can do, not by how it looks.

Few cars handle the city streets with as much fun as the 500c. It mixes agility, bursts of speed and one of the most friendly exteriors available.

The 2011 Camaro convertible is the coolest looking affordable sports convertible around, and it’s a blast to drive, but visibility is awful.

The Prius v, which is the wagon version of the Prius — the v stands for “versatility” — does live up to its purpose. There’s versatility everywhere in this car.

The all-new Honda Odyssey proved its mettle with every mile. It provides a fantastic ride, answers every need and knows how to take abuse that only a road trip provides.

The 2011 Land Rover LR4 is simply a stunning machine, brimming with luxury and insane capabilities. Practical? Who cares?

The Regal GS is sporty, fun and good looking. It’s a young person’s sedan. It belongs to someone who is busy, has a schedule to keep and likes to arrive on time.