Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

A Special Day In A Special CarIt was one of those hazy, sunny days in the south of France when nature draws inspiration from an Impressionist's palette and the landscape's shimmering warmth invites a leisurely pique-nique and a liter or two of chilled Chablis. On that day, though, there was no wine

A double shot of flavor

First Look previews new cars like the Audi R8 V12 TDI, Mercedes Benz SL, Volkswagen Passat CC, Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder and the BMW M3 Convertible.

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A Car That Most Drivers Only See From Behind

If you're not familiar with Audi's Q7 concept, just try and imagine what would happen if an A6 Avant (that's a wagon to you noobs) and a Volkswagen Eurovan had a baby. The ensuing offspring would combine the utility of a passenger van with the athletic aura of a sportwagon.

Of all current Mercedes platforms, the SL has by far the best chassis, with the best steering and handling. On a familiar track, the SL55 is so well balanced and natural feeling that it nearly finds the smoothest line by itself. And it has 493 bhp, the sound a

Automobile manufacturers like to show off their latest creations in settings that will provide a memorable backdrop. The more exotic the offering, the more exotic the locale. For example, as I write this, Herr Brown is in South Africa to drive the Mercedes-Ben