New Car Reviews

Turbo Boost, Euro Feel: 2013 Buick Verano Turbo

Story and photos by Dan Lyons, Special to the Times Union

Introduced last year, Buick’s compact Verano returns for it sophomore season with an available, turbocharged engine. What a difference a drivetrain makes.

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Luxury Meets Technology: 2013 Cadillac XTS

Story and photos by Dan Lyons, special to the Times Union

Cadillac’s transformation continues. Gone from the lineup is the DTS, and with it the last of the company’s former generation of full-size luxury sedans. Assuming the flagship role is the XTS. The styling of the four-door sedan shows another variation of Cadillac’s “Arts and Science” design language.

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Sweet Sixteen: 2013 Porsche Boxster S

Story and photos by Dan Lyons, special to the Times Union

Boxster arrives for 2013 riding its first, full redesign in 16 years. Visually, the new car is a stunner. The familiar, familial front end gets a fresh look, with the windshield tugged four inches forward from the former location.

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No Sweat: 2013 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Convertible

Story and photos by Dan Lyons, special to the Times Union

The latest addition to the Camaro lineup is the ZL1 Convertible. The top-ranging ragtop carries some impressive credentials. It’s the fastest, most powerful Camaro convertible ever. That claim covers a lot of ground. The car’s first generation included some with engines whose straight-line performance was hair-raising.

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Polished Iron: 2013 Ford Mustang GT

Story and photos by Dan Lyons, special to the Times Union

Mustang’s last major makeover was in 2005, followed by a full refresh in 2010. In 2011, Mustang news was mainly about motor matters. The car received a new 3.7 liter V-6 and GT models got a new, 5.0 liter V-8.

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Fear Not: 2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon

Story by Dan Lyons, special to the Times Union

For years, automakers have suffered from SWS. Station Wagon Syndrome seems to stem from a combination of fears. By calling station wagons by their rightful name, manufacturers seem to fear that buyers will not buy them, for one of two reasons.

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Southwest Expansion: 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

For 2013, Hyundai expands the Santa Fe brand from one model to two. The third generation of the popular crossover debuts with a two-row, five-passenger model, as well as a long wheelbase, seven-passenger version. The latter will arrive in showrooms in early 2013; the former — known as the Sport model — is available now, and is offered in front wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions.

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Rocket, Refined: 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S

All cars are evaluated against their competition. But, certain, iconic cars - like the Porsche 911 - are also viewed through the prism of their past. It’s a long past, in the case of the 911, which was introduced almost 50 years ago. The 2012 Carrera S is (along with the Carrera and Cabriolet) the first of the 911’s seventh generation. The rest of the 911 lineup remains on the former platform.

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More, Better: 2013 Ram 1500

More power and better MPGs — that’s the headline for the latest, Ram pickup lineup. A new-to-Ram V-6, an updated Hemi V-8 and a brandy-new 8-speed automatic transmission highlight the 2013 pickup models. The former, 3.7 V-6 has been replaced with a 3.6 litre V-6, rated at 305 horsepower and 269 lb. ft. of torque.

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Limited Run, Unlimited Fun: 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Mazda has been building Miatas for 24 years and counting. And almost from the get-go, they’ve been making special editions, too. With low production runs and model-specific features, they’ve been a smart move for Mazda, keeping the brand fresh and holding Miata nation’s interest, as the years click by.

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