Monday, December 7, 2009

AutoWeek Daily Drive — Monday, December 7, 2009

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Monday, December 07, 2009                 
We lauded the Lexus LX 570 for its smooth and quiet ride, but not for its $88,000 sticker price....
EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: It's going to be hard to imagine how a behemoth like this will survive in the brave new world of 30 mpg for light trucks. That's too bad, because as big SUVs go, this one is pretty damn good. It's amazing, really, just how quiet this big ute is. That whole Lexus-quiet thing extends the full range, and you really have to tip your hat to Toyota for being able to...

  We're sure there's a gearhead or two on your shopping list for the holidays. Or maybe you just want to eliminate the uncertainty and give yourself a gift. Either way, we're happy to offer some inspiration on clothing, tools and cool things to get for your high-octane friends and family....

  Aston Martin has set the base price for the Rapide in the United States at $199,950. For just less than $200,000, you'll get a Bang & Olufsen sound system, heated memory seats and an active suspension system. Of course, there will be options that push the sticker price above the $200,000 mark....

  The British Grand Prix will return to the Silverstone circuit in 2010 and will remain there for 17 years, under a new contract between Formula One's Bernie Ecclestone and the British Racing Drivers' Club, the track's owner. The contract contains an opt-out clause after 10 years. The race was set ...

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