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The Celestiq gives Cadillac a serious claim on the most expensive end of the luxury car business, but a serious claim is not yet a successful car.…
Read the essay : The $340,000 Celestiq Hatchback is Cadillac’s Only HopeAutomotive Excellence
The American wagon has not disappeared so much as acquired an income requirement. Enthusiasts still fantasize about a brown manual diesel wagon, but by September 20, 2026,…
Read the essay : Requiem for the WagonAutomotive Excellence
The Lexus LC500 makes its case long before the stopwatch starts. Lexus gave the LC500 a V8 that reaches its power peak at 7,100 rpm, then supplied…
Read the essay : The Best Japanese Grand Tourer Ever BuiltAutomotive Excellence
The original Lexus SC remains a compelling way into Japanese grand touring, provided the bargain is a sound car rather than a cheap purchase. Its case begins…
Read the essay : America’s Lexus: The California-Born Lexus SC is the Hidden Bargain in Japanese Sport CoupesAutomotive Excellence
In April 1988, Car and Driver recorded a BMW 750iL reaching 60 mph in 6.5 seconds and running on to 158 mph. At a steady 70, the…
Read the essay : The BMW 750iL Changed Everything
