MotorMouths

What the DBS has is an excellent mix of truly stunning design, performance and class — probably more than you’ll get anywhere else. I drive many cars, and sometimes I’m sorry to see them go back to their rightful owners. But this time? We’re talking full-on separation anxiety.

More than just a return to a gull-wing design, the 2012 SLS AMG is the best-performing Mercedes ever made, despite some quirks that should be ironed out over time.

For 2012, a collection of seemingly small improvements make the redesigned Bentley Continental GT the car I always thought it could be. It looks great, drives better and expands its appeal.

A classed-up, roomier interior, more power and substantially improved gas mileage breathe new life into the redesigned 2012 BMW 3 Series sedan, which should continue to dominate the sport-sedan market.

The BMW M3’s capabilities have a shortcoming: that the car’s limits are far on the other side of legality and good sense. If you’re able to enjoy the M3’s potential without hitting a racetrack, you live someplace more remote or lawless — and definitely more interesting — than I do.

The Hyundai Equus is a great car for buyers who thought they could never afford a car of its ilk. The company has added high quality, progressive styling and improved mileage and crash tests to its trademark value and generous warranty.

Land Rover’s 2012 Range Rover Evoque knocked us out — every single one of us — with its standout styling, interior accommodations and driving dynamics.

The 2011 is much more than just a quicker Mustang. Its power is matched by the various other upgrades, and once again it’s a very balanced, unified package.

With a hatchback lends more versatility than the average full-size luxury sedan, and you could a merely adequate driving experience. Thankfully, the Panamera exceeds expectations in this regard, even when equipped with the base, V-6 engine.

As a brand that encompasses both luxury and performance, Porsche can overcome the drift toward more efficient vehicles — especially with this substantially improved Cayenne. For anyone who’s not tied to brand names, though, there are affordable sporty choices in the market, too.

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster is a distinctive, high-mileage sport coupe that hints at the excitement to come in future variants.

Considering all the hype and waiting, I thought the Volt was destined to disappoint. So far, it hasn’t. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter how it works under the surface. What matters is how it works out in the real world — and at first blush, it works damn well.