MotorMouths

When you line it up against the Mercedes-Benz E-class, the Audi A6, the Jaguar XF and the Cadillac CTS, the new 535i looks to have the edge in some, if not all, areas.

The ActiveHybrid 3 gives little away in sheer pace to cars with truly illustrious performance credentials. In outright dynamic terms it is also close in appeal to one of our all-time favorite drives, the 335i sedan. If it has to be a hybrid, make sure the ActiveHybrid 3 is firmly on your list.

The 2010 BMW M3 GTS possesses a singularity of purpose that is utterly intoxicating.

The C63 AMG Black Series coupe is an absolute riot. Once you drive it, you come to appreciate the detailed improvements that combine to make it such a spectacularly exciting car.

The SLS AMG is with a doubt the most engaging series production car to ever wear the three pointed star. The Gullwing is back and suddenly Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche can count Mercedes-Benz among their most serious rivals.

The MINI Cooper S Countryman is an interesting alternative to Europe’s traditional hatchbacks. The Cooper S Countryman offers satisfying performance and is quite engaging to drive quickly.

The new Porsche 911 cabriolet is hugely convincing. In fact, it’s hard to think of an open-top performance car with such a broad set of abilities—and such entertaining qualities.

If there is such thing as an ultimate performance car for the everyday driver, The Porsche 911 Turbo surely has to be it. It’s a car you hop into and feel confident right from the outset, despite its huge capabilities.

here is no doubt that Porsche has managed to extend the appeal of the Boxster without diluting any of its inherent excitement. It was and continues to remain one of the world’s most entertaining road cars.