Car Reviews

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

The Nissan GT-R repeats history

I think it’s time I give up the ghost, dear reader; Mitsubishi is not going to make another 3000GT. That company’s heyday has long since passed, and the case for a super halo car is becoming more and more suspect. But that’s ok, because technically another 3000GT has already been made in the form of…

The 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI is the small car you want

Braaaapp! Pop! Braaaap! I know where all the tunnels in my town are. And as I ripped through one in the Jaguar F-TYPE with my best friend riding shotgun, we were laughing hysterically. Cars like that F-TYPE make it so easy – just mash the gas and you’re above legal speeds all too quickly. But aside…

The 2022 Soul Car of the year

Welcome to what I hope will become an annual tradition on this site: the Soul Car of the Year. It’s my award for the car (s) I believe make a true connection with its driver. Far beyond speed, power, handling, and just plain performance, my Soul Scores seek to give you an idea of what…

The 2022 BMW 228i Gran Coupe shows nobody’s perfect

You’re sitting in your office in Munich. The phone rings. On the other end is Adrian van Hooydonk, the head of BMW’s design. “Congratulations! We want you to design the newest BMW sedan! It will be light, small, and nimble.” This is amazing, you think to yourself. You’re finally going to realize a dream. You…

The 2023 Cadillac Escalade V proves the brand has arrived.

“Dude, is that the new Escalade? The V right?”, asked someone in a lifted F-150. I looked down on him from my throne. Literally. Why yes it is in fact the Cadillac Escalade V, and it is possibly the best car Cadillac has ever made. Make that GM. That’s not hyperbole, so let’s hop in…

The BMW F10 M5 is the forgotten M car

Seat time. That’s what I was thinking as I mashed the pedal in the F10 M5 I was driving. Believe it or not, I had never sat inside, let alone drive one. Like ships in the night, we always seem to miss each other. Too busy on shoots at the Performance Center. Owners with schedules…

The 2023 Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupe is the last of a dying breed

Have you heard? The sports car is dying. I’m afraid it’s terminal. The cause? Lack of disposable income. Living has become expensive, and that means less left over for fun, aka a third car. Manufacturers have noticed this trend. While the rise of performance sedans and SUVs have given the enthusiasts plenty of choice for…