Nik J Miles

Archive for November, 2009

Everyone seems to have a vehicle type that they are most interested in whether it is a sports car, a big SUV or a hybrid.  For our lifestyle, the midlevel sport sedans or wagons appeal to us most.  These are cars like Cadillac CTS, BMW 3 Series, Infiniti G37, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A5 and a few others that fall into the $35,000 to $55,000 price range. Read the rest of this entry »

She – Acura TL has appealed to me being a nice size, but over its 13-year lifespan, the TL has grown to meet the perceived desires of the customers and as a result it has become larger and bulkier.

Needing a smaller more entry-level vehicle, about five years ago, Acura added the TSX sedan and like the TL before it, the second generation that debuted for 2009 has matured into a more substantial and sophisticated entry.  After driving the 2010 TSX, I find that I like the TSX better than the TL.  The size, agility and sporting nature along with nice styling and comfort makes me think it is just right. Read the rest of this entry »

Edging into its fourth year on the market, the Ford Edge crossover is still a head turner with its bold styling.  It continues to prove that good design sells.  Edge is holding its own ranking as Ford’s third best selling truck (behind the F-Series and the Escape) and one of the best selling crossovers in the U.S. Read the rest of this entry »

My job is the adult equivalent of a kid at Toys “R” Us.   I get to drive about 150 different cars each year, and like that kid clutching favorite toys while wandering the toy store isles, I mentally clutch my list of favorite cars.

Criteria for my list includes technological wizardry, performance, looks or comfort and in the case of the new Porsche Panamera – all of the above. Read the rest of this entry »