$\"\"$ Since its debut 20 years ago, Infiniti has remained among the most dynamic manufacturers. It’s no different in 2010 with the Infiniti G37 sedan debuting prior to the scheduled launches of the next generations of the Infiniti M and Infiniti QX.

$\"\"$ As a complement to the Audi A4, the German carmaker\'s best-selling model, the A5 was introduced in 2007 as the \"middle-ground\" between the compact A4 and midsize A6. But the A5 is no longer a go-between. It now has a unique identity in the Audi lineup, albeit with a cumbersome proper name.

$\"\"$ BMW introduced the X6 M at the New York Auto Show in April 2009 with a lofty goal. The German manufacturer wanted to offer serious competition in the high-performance crossover segment. The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S and Mercedes ML63 AMG are leaders in that fraternity, and who\'s going dispute the warranted popularity of those vehicles?

$\"\"$ After a few concept test runs, the Suzuki Kizashi debuted last December in the Japanese carmaker’s attempt to “deliver the sophistication and driving experience of a premium sport sedan for the price of a modest midsize car.” With the exception of the choice, definition and pronunciation of its name (KEY-ZAH-SEEE), the 2010 sedan is an unqualified success.

$\"\"$ As the 2009 North American Car of the Year, the Hyundai Genesis may be the most unheralded car to win the honor. Still, many critics have bombarded it with hard-to-dispute praise. Without its badge and without what ever stigma remains against Korean cars, the Genesis is nearly as luxurious and nearly as unmistakable as its Lexus and Acura competitors.

$\"\"$ Introduced in the United States in 2003, the Honda Element arrived after two years as a concept vehicle called the Model X. It was designed by several young engineers who wanted to develop a versatile vehicle that fit a young crowd\'s outdoor interests — skiing to cycling, camping to recreating at the beach.

$\"\"$ It isn\'t often (OK, maybe never) the price of a luxury car gets reduced by several thousand dollars. But that\'s what Mercedes-Benz did with 2010 models, including the E550. But Mercedes-Benz not only lowered it prices, it did so with a re-designed vehicle, not the staid offerings of yesteryear.

$\"\"$ Friends sometimes as why The Weekly Driver (that\'s me) doesn\'t just review Ferrari or Lamborghini or Maserati The answer: They\'re all fine automobiles, but not too many people buy them. The Weekly Driver is all about \"The Every Driver.\" Lots of car buyers purchase $15,000 cars or prefer SUVs and midsize sedans. Hybrids and sports cars are fun drives, but they still comprise niche market choices compared to more popular choices — Honda Accord to Ford F-150 pick-ups to Toyota Camry. Like during the previous two editions of The Weekly Driver\'s Best-of-The-Year list, I waited until the end of the year, the opposite approach of the major car publications.

$\"\"$ The 2010 Jetta Sportwagen is not as well known as the Toyota Prius. But the two vehicles have been compared. The Prius is the much talked about, industry-leading hybrid. The Jetta TDI is the increasingly popular and peppy diesel. The Prius made many of 2010 Best-of-the-Year lists and even topped some of top car compilations. But the Jetta and its surprising value and top gas miles ratings weren’t too far behind.

$\"\"$ AUBENAS, France — It\'s too bad Alberto Contador leads the Tour de France by more than four minutes. The 20th stage of the race\'s 96th edition Saturday really could have been something. Now, it will only be epic. The next-to-last day of this year\'s race, now three weeks old, will take riders 167 kilometers (103.7 miles) from Montelimar to Mont Ventoux. The day will feature five categorized climbs, but it\'s the final ascent that will cause the most problems.