Articles in Behind the Wheel
All Roads Lead to Rome – Italy Introduces a New Highway Code
When in Rome, Do Not Drive As the Romans Do
Driving in Italy has always been considered a task best undertaken by Italians, especially in large cities. To an outsider, it appears that anarchy reigns and traffic lights and traffic rules are advisory, at best. From speeding to driving with mobile phone in hand, a visitor quickly understands why the number of people injured on Italian roads is five times the …
Lexus IS Convertible / IS250C / IS350C Review
Hardtop convertibles offer drivers the best of both worlds: top down in sunshine and top up in less favorable conditions. A number of automakers have embraced the concept since the first model from Mercedes-Benz rolled off the assembly line back in 1998.
One of the newest entries into the hardtop-convertible market is the Lexus IS Convertible. Available in two models, the IS 250 C with a 2.5-liter V-6 and the IS …
Mercedes-Benz E350 Cabriolet Review
Summer is in full swing and that means one thing: convertible season is upon us. While a convertible can be any ol’ drop top, a cabriolet has a specific definition, namely a convertible that seats at least four.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet, which comes as an E350 and an E550, is such a vehicle. Going against the trend of a power-operated retractable hardtop convertible, this is a true ragtop and it …
Nissan 370Z Review
Spring is in the air and it’s our custom at Executive Road Warrior to put the roof down. What better car to welcome the return of sunshine and warm weather than the Nissan 370Z.
The Nissan 370Z roadster traces its lineage back to the vaunted Datsun 240Z
New for 2010, the elegant yet muscular roadster is the perfect reason to drive to your next meeting. Despite an industry trend towards hardtop convertibles, …
2011 Infiniti QX56 Review
While the old adage ‘if it ain’t broke don’t fix it’ may be applicable to some brands, the people at Infiniti chose to throw that logic out the window with their 2011 QX brand where sales were already up 200% in 2010. Infiniti took their tag line of “inspired performance” to task by focusing updates on several areas – most impressively with their technology – and executed pretty successfully.
I …
Review: Acura ZDX
At the Acura ZDX’ introduction at the New York Auto Show last year, Acura vice president Jeff Conrad opined that the car “takes the best attributes of a stylish coupe, a versatile sedan, and a flexible SUV, and successfully blends them into a head-turning vehicle for active and adventurous individuals to explore their passions.”
My introduction to the 2010 Acura ZDX was a bit different – and more painful. The car’s …
