Jaguar, the name roles off the tongue with the same kind of style that makes the Jaguar brand itself so enviable. When folks say Jaguar they stand a little taller, look a little prouder and, these days with the choices of Jaguar makes and models (and price ranges) there is certainly one of these old world, but at the same time ultra-hip cars for just about everyone (discerning taste not included).

Always convertible time, the Jaguar XK Convertible is especially hot because it has not only a refined interior matched with a style and grace, but great handling too. It is safe to say this particular Jaguar knows how to drive itself, and with the advanced technology it offers, this super-charged V-8 is a thing of beauty...

This little drop-top two seater in the roadster family got me more compliments than any car I’ve driven in awhile. Everyone wanted to know what it was and when I told them the price and the Saturn name they were duly impressed. I had the turbo version, which really offered the spunk I needed to get going on the road, but there is also the slower one as well with 177 horsepower. Since it’s a Saturn you can expect the no haggle policy and walk away with a vehicle that offers a lot for the money...

Hardly a week goes by without some type of airline story in the news. Either customers who are being forced to pay for bags when airfares have already gone up anyway or soft drinks and water being an extra charge onboard, having gone the way of food service. However, in the bleak outlook for air travel and with summer vacation upon the masses, there are a few airlines that do offer a bang for the buck even if the buck might not go as far these days.

Asian Airline EVA is a Taiwanese-based airline that was founded in 1989 with its maiden flight taking off in July of 1991...

Mid-sized cars never seem to go out of style and indeed, there are many of them out there on the market. What to choose can be as equally confusing as the color, engine-type and everything else new car buyers are left to ponder these days. Below, we’ve listed some of our favorites for the upcoming year.

A comfy four-seater with an attitude, indeed...

Sporty and luxurious, but not to a fault, this little baby is all car and just loves to be driven. Case in point, we’re looking at zero to 60 mph in a mere seven seconds. While the BMW 325XI is a station wagon, it doesn’t know it and performs instead in a sporty sort of way that you would expect from something that looks a bit less family-oriented.

Nevertheless, while I might not have been turning as many heads as say, in a roadster, I was still hugging the road and enjoying the feel of what this piece of machine had to offer...

Take it off road and you won’t be sorry. It seems like the dainty little English thing that doesn’t want to live hard, but it can take whatever you give it and then some. This new model actually made its debut in 2005 and has been continually admired by the midsize, luxury SUV set ever since. With leather upholstery all around for 2007 you can fit seven passengers inside easy...

The little Audi 4 is the entry-level model for this brand, but it is also luxurious and sporty without breaking the bank. Depending on your taste you can choose from several packages, but the two-door convertible is a no-brainer in Southern California.

If you want something a little smaller and sportier, but a car that still grips the road the Mitsubishi Spyder is your answer. The automatic convertible top on this car folds completely out of sight under a nice, well-designed cover and you can do it all in just 19 seconds...

The Concours d’ Elegance is an annual event held at the historic Pebble Beach Golf Links, bringing together automotive enthusiasts from all over the world. The event has its roots in the Pebble Beach Road Races of the 50’s and has been an auto show for the last 38 years. The event is limited to 175 cars and is like a beauty pageant for classic, mint condition, automobiles.

This event also features concept cars and new releases...