2009 Motor Trend Car of the Year Contender: Pontiac G8

The Pontiac G8 GT easily beat its close competitor and sibling to the 2005 Car of the Year Chrysler 300, the Dodge Charger, in our April 2008 comparison. It's a high-value sporty sedan, the rear-drive Chevy Impala we'll never get, for about $30,000. Think modern musclecar with more refinement and better handling than the Dodge Challenger

2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

The 2009 CLS-Class is a 4-door, 4-passenger luxury sedan, or luxury sports sedan, available in two trims,... read more the CLS550 4-Door Coupe and the CLS63 AMG 4-Door Coupe. Upon introduction, the CLS550 4-Door Coupe is equipped with a standard 5.5-liter, V8, 382-horsepower engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway. The CLS63 AMG 4-Door Coupe is equipped with a standard 6.2-liter, V8, 507-horsepower engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 18-mpg on the highway. A 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims. The 2009 CLS-Class is freshened for 2009. hide