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Carlos Lago drives the 2013 Camaro SS 1LE, putting it through Motor Trend's instrumented performance tests, then hands over the keys to pro Randy Pobst at Willow Springs International Raceway to see how it tackles the track.

Carlos Lago tests the 2013 SRT Viper, running it through the gauntlet of Motor Trend's instrumented performance tests, while pro Randy Pobst hits the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca racetrack to see if he can charm the snake.

Carlos Lago drives the extremely well-balanced and powerful Ford Focus ST. It looks the part and checks all the boxes, but Carlos takes it to the mountains and the test track to find out if it fits into the class it's aiming for.

Motor Trend Senior Features Editor Jonny Lieberman drives Audi's R8 V10 Plus with its twin-clutch auto.

Motor Trend's Testing Director Kim Reynolds determines the validity of the BMW-built Rolls-Royce Phantom II Drophead Coupe.

Motor Trend's Technical Director Frank Markus ventures to Morocco to test the fourth generation Range Rover to see whether the Rover has gone soft or if it can still handle all Mother Nature can throw at it.

Carlos Lago runs Alpina's version of the 750i from the track to the road to decide if this is another luxury sedan gone hot rod or if it remains as dignified as its former self with better dynamics.

Carlos Lago revisits the BMW M5 to test out something that was missing from the first test: a manual transmission. Is the 6-speed stick shift better than the standard automatic twin-clutch version?

Carlos Lago takes Audi's luxury land yacht for a spin through the woods. It's big, brash and fast, and will probably show you its taillights.

Carlos Lago is seduced by the Italian sound and power of the renovated Maserati Granturismo Sport. It's not without faults, but as Carlos explains, they are easily justifiable soon after taking the helm.

Carlos Lago drives the groundbreaking all-electric 2013 Tesla Model S. With range-verification road trips already completed, now it's time to find out just how fast and fun this model is at the test track.

Carlos Lago tests the 2013 Cadillac ATS. Ever since its "Art and Science" rebirth, Cadillac has made it clear that they're gunning for BMW. With the 2013 ATS, they locked in on their primary target -- the benchmark BMW 3 Series.