Aside from its more attractive styling and roomier cabin, the most impressive thing about the new Porsche Cayenne is its ability to perform as well on a racetrack as on a rocky, muddy trail, reports Social Media editor, James Bergeron.

"A well designed, modern sport-minded sedan," the new Regal is based on the Opel Insignia, currently the best-selling mid-size sedan in Europe, reports contributor Bob McHugh. Of the two engines available, he recommends waiting for the turbocharged engine coming this Fall.

"A real head-turner," the two-seater Honda CR-Z hybrid sports coupe combines "superb" handling, a "slick" shifter and a surprising amount of cargo space with miserly fuel consumption and low emissions, reports Paul Williams.

Mercedes-Benz has given its luxury people-mover, the R-Class, a mild face-lift to keep it looking fresh and to more closely align it with the corporate look, says Managing Editor, Grant Yoxon. The 2011 R-Class goes on sale in August.

Based on the recent E-Class Coupe, the new 2011 E-Class Cabriolet features a retractable wind deflector at the top of the windscreen that helps reduce wind turbulence in the cabin while driving with the top down, reports Editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson.

Jeep’s flagship Grand Cherokee is all-new for 2011, and it’s come a long way from its predecessor, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh. A new V6, air suspension, terrain selector and upgraded interior make the difference: "They’ve nailed it," she says.

Though similar to the Ford Fiesta, the 2011 Mazda2 hatchback is lighter and has a lower base price of $13,995, says Social Media editor, James Bergeron, appealing to those who want "basic transportation at a low price point."

The Toyota Avalon receives several changes for 2011, including new styling and several new features as standard equipment, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh, who takes it out on Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula to see what it’s all about.

Coming to Canada in July, the "elegant and sumptuous" 2011 Infiniti QX56 SUV features a reworked 5.6-litre V8 with 25 per cent more horsepower and improved fuel economy, a new seven-speed automatic transmission, and a unique body motion control system.

A "mid-cycle refresh," the 2011 X5 receives subtle exterior refinements, important engine upgrades, and a new eight-speed automatic transmission, reports Senior Editor, Paul Williams. 2011 BMW X5 models will go on sale next month.