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Awesome Muscle and Exotic Cars
August 24th, 2010 | 
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Mercedes-Benz ML550 Sport–Chicago Cars Direct HD
Test drive and walkaround of a PRISTINE 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550 Sport with Chris from Chicago Cars Direct. Outside the change isnt so evident; the new M looks a lot like the old, re-rendered in hi-def. The corners and bodyside lines are a little more creased; the trim and sparse chrome bits a little more defined. The saw-tooth grille insert is reminiscent of machined industrial equipment. Jeweled taillamps and HID headlights complete the high-tech theme. One thing hasnt changed, thoughthat oversized, tri-pointed star on the grille is still suitable for Flava-Flavs accessory drawer. Under the skin, the M has grown up, too. Engine choices are mostly new or updated, from the bread-and-butter V6 ML350 to the tested ML500, with prices increasing concurrent to horsepower. Weve driven the 268-horse ML350 model (at around 000 to start), and found it to be smooth if not exactly powerful. Zero-to-sixty acceleration is claimed to be an utterly adequate 8.4 seconds. In other words, its entirely sufficient for the soccer mom stereotype that we often see behind the wheel of these machines. And then theres that V8. The heart of the 500 ML500, weve enjoyed this same motor in a number of Benzesand even in this second-heaviest of applications (the new R-Class non-minivan is just a smidge stouter), its a beaut. With 339 lb.-ft. of torque, theres no shortage of off-the-line gruntand the 302 horsepower rating means the M pulls to way beyond our own limits on public roads (self-imposed …
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To Infiniti…
We preview a clutch of sporty, posh cars coming from Infiniti
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Infiniti EX35 Sporty & Upscale Design – Kelley Blue Book Interviews Toby Perry
FOR MORE CAR VIDEOS & REVIEWS CHECK OUT www.kbb.com Big SUVs have seen a decline in popularity and many people are turning to smaller, car-based SUVs, or crossovers, because of their utility and gas mileage. This change has not gone unnoticed by Infiniti, who released its Infiniti EX35 in 2007. A luxury crossover marketed toward empty-nesters, couples and small families, the Infiniti EX35 doesn’t skimp on comfort or premium features. Leather seats, Bose sound and a host of convenience options are sure to please drivers and passengers alike. Plus a host of safety gadgets, such as an Around View Monitor and Lane Departure Prevention System, keep the EX35 out of harm’s way and have the added bonus of being pretty cool and fun to use. We sat down with Toby Perry, Infiniti’s Senior Manager of Model Line Marketing and discussed the Infiniti EX35’s design, utility and road-trip worthiness. For more new car reviews, interviews and automotive news visit kbb.com today.