Car Reviews

In-depth car reviews of the latest sports cars, SUVs, pick-up trucks and more from automotive expert Mike D’Ambrosio.

The BMW 530i xDrive has a place in this world

I moved into my current home about two years ago, and part of the joy of home ownership involves purchasing appliances. Washers. Dryers. Dishwashers. Ugh. Course, once they get installed, I prefer not to think of them at all. Ever. Just do what I need and be done with it. But do people really look at…

The 911 T needs a manual to make it worth your time

At the end of the day, whether it’s a press car or a personal one, I hand the keys back and say adios, happy to get back into my own car. A few weeks later, a review magically appears here, where I stand in judgement of that car’s virtues and vices. Sometimes you agree with…

Is the E46 M3 a holy experience?

Well, here we are. You and I, working through this E46 M3 review together. As I write it, angels are singing, Jesus is walking on water, and the seas are parting. So revered is this Bimmer that it would be impossible for you not to have some preconceived notion that this is the M3 you…

The Audi SQ5 is better without an R

Like the final turn at Pocono, my 40th birthday is coming up fast. Things that even five years ago I’d shun as “old man”, “soggy”, “unsexy”, or heaven forbid “too comfortable”, are much more appealing to me now. Shaking your head as you read this? You’re not old enough yet. So when I simply slid…

I hate the E36 M3

Maybe you’ve clicked on this story and thought “Okay, Mike, what’s the catch, I’m ready.” Well, there is none. The headline is true. I hate the E36 M3. And I’m going to give you several valid reasons why. Well, just look at it, with its stupid square face staring back at me. It’s anemic M…

The Audi B7 RS 4 proves you don’t need to be perfect

To put myself through college, I worked two jobs, one of which was a mechanic at a local shop. Located on the corner of a highway, I used to sometimes sit by the gas pumps on lunch break and watch cars pass. This was around 2006, so it really was special to see a random…

The Porsche 911 T isn’t the 911 you want

You’ve just sat down to read my first official 911 review on this site. “Ahh, yes, finally, the ultimate of German cars! Automatic Soul Score of 10!”, is perhaps your internal dialogue. After all, the 718 and Turbo GT are both perfect scorers, surely this 911 T will blow up the board. But let me…