The 2009 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, an AW Drivers Log:

EDITOR WES RAYNAL: Ah, yes, the 3-series and those lovely run-flats. The tires are garbage, and for me they ruin an otherwise mostly pleasant driving experience. Continued here: The 2009 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, an AW Drivers Log:

The 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible, an AW Drivers Log:

SENIOR WEB REPORTER GREG MIGLIORE: This is a lavish car with plenty of get-up. What impressed me most was how well the transmission shifted gears quickly and proficiently low in the band. Here is the original post: The 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible, an AW Drivers Log:

Underground Racing’s twin-turbo Lamborghini Gallardo tempts with 1,000 hp:

The only way to get rid of temptation, Oscar Wilde wrote, is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows sick with longing. More here: Underground Racing’s twin-turbo Lamborghini Gallardo tempts with 1,000 hp:

2009 Audi R8 V10, an AW Drivers Log:

EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: The extra 100 hp is exactly what this car needs to make it really terrific. With this much horsepower on hand, the R8 finally lives up to its sleek, race-car-like design. Read more: 2009 Audi R8 V10, an AW Drivers Log:

It’s hip to be Cube: Kicking off a year with Nissan’s funky box:

Square cars are nothing new to the United States, with the Scion xB and the Honda Element being available for a number of years. Here is the original: It’s hip to be Cube: Kicking off a year with Nissan’s funky box: