By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

The Pontiac Bonneville was synonymous with V-8 power for years – through the tailfin era of the late 1950s and later with the big floating boats of the ‘60s and ‘70s.

Huge engines in big sedans and coupes marked those glory days of American iron at General Motors. And the Pontiac division was not short changed in the horsepower department.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

Mitsubishi has been building sport utility vehicles since the early ‘80s, years before they became the rage of the free world, so it’s not surprising that its all-new car-based mid-sized Endeavor is such a pleasant vehicle to drive and so easy on the eyes.

The Endeavor gives Mitsubishi a four-model SUV lineup.
 

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

You’ve just signed a $10 million sports contract and now your thoughts turn to purchasing some prestigious transportation. You would be hard pressed to find a better blend of performance, handling, automotive technology and knock-em-dead styling than the Mercedes-Benz SL600 roadster.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

The ES mid-sized sedan has been the volume leader in the Lexus automobile fleet since it reached the market in September 1989, instantly becoming a sales success, giving buyers the opportunity to enjoy an entry-level luxury sedan at an affordable price.

Nothing much has changed over the years (other than the emergence of sport utility vehicles but more on that later).

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman