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The enduring allure of the Porsche Panamera

It has a kind of muscularity about it, but not clumsy or overdone, and features a visual presence few others can match

Trends and new products as car industry sits in neutral

The auto industry as we knew it may never be the same but some new developments are still on track

Gone but definitely not forgotten: Mazda RX-7

A 1993 Mazda RX-7: its Wankel-inspired rotary engine pumps out enormous amounts of power with comparatively small displacement. It originally came in five colours, including this, “competition yellow mica.” Behind the wheel, the car’s performance is intoxicating

It offers hell-for-leather performance, yet idles like a purring cat at stoplights and is perfectly civilized on the highway

Morgan brand still vital after ownership change

Arguably Morgan Motor Company’s most recognizable model is the three-wheeler. Available in the U.S., the 3 Wheeler is powered by a front-mounted, Harley-Davidson-derived, air-cooled, V-twin that displaces 1990 cc, and develops some 80 horsepower

In a world filled with anonymous SUVs and universally similar sedans and hatchbacks, seeing a Morgan going down the highway is like a breath of fresh air

VW Rabbit still plenty of fun to drive

The 2020 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI may have four doors, but it thinks it’s a two-seater sports car and can eat up tight corners with ease. It also has excellent braking, top-notch acceleration and a nice tight turning radius.

It can be a sensible people-carrier with room for four adults or a high-speed tear-away that matches just about anything on the road

Mazda3 Sport for 2019 is buttery smooth

If you overlook its hopeless stereo system, the Mazda3 is everything you could ask for in a compact car. It ticks most of the boxes

Mazda MX-5 has the heart of an MGB – and much more

The MX-5 has better handling and braking, a much more appropriate engine, better rust resistance and a manageable soft-top

Mazda CX-3 is a sport cute built for urban driving

It’s a little twitchy at highway speed but around town it’s nimble, easy to manoeuvre and simple to park

Top-down fun and performance with Nissan 370Z Roadster

The 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster is strictly a two-seater. And it’s arguably one of the best performing models on the market at the time.

Buying used: the 2010 version offers plenty of options, including some unusual features

Sexy Stinger takes it to the German touring sedans

The Kia Stinger GT Limited is thousands of dollars less than its competitors, yet it looks like an authentic Gran Turismo with its long hood, sharply-sloped roofline and quad exhaust tubes. Alloy 19-inch wheels are standard, as are red Brembo brake calipers and Michelin Pilot Sport performance tires. Its stance is wide and aggressive.

Review: 2018 Kia Stinger GT Limited is a lot of car at a price point just under $50,000

Category: Sports cars