Eric Tallberg
An automotive research contributor at CarGurus.
Articles written by this author:

2013 BMW X1 Preview
by Eric Tallberg
Complementing its X3, X5 and oddball X6 “Sports Activity” vehicles, aka crossover utes, BMW is set to debut its smallest, coz...
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2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid Preview
by Eric Tallberg
Hold on, it’s coming! Audi claims that, after an unexplained three-year delay, its 2013 Q5 Hybrid is slated to enter the U.S....
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2013 Maserati GranTurismo Preview
by Eric Tallberg
For those with a yen for good-looking fast cars that also have a sizeable bank account, Maserati’s GranTurismo line offers a ...
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2013 Audi A4 Allroad Preview
by Eric Tallberg
For reasons known only to Audi, the tepid-selling Allroad crossover will return to the U.S. market in the summer of 2012. The...
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2013 Audi A5 Preview
by Eric Tallberg
Traditionally, Audi’s high-end automobiles garner praise for their grace and style, both exterior and interior. The slightly ...
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2013 BMW X3 Preview
by Eric Tallberg
Need a small SUV with some serious pep, a few nifty moves and a carload of entry-level luxury features? Check out the 2013 BM...
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2013 BMW X6 M Preview
by Eric Tallberg
BMW still calls it a Sports Activity Coupe, but the 2013 BMW X6 M is neither a coupe nor especially sporty looking. This 4-pa...
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2013 BMW X6 Preview
by Eric Tallberg
Controversial? Yep. Practical? Somewhat. Making money? Surprisingly, yes. Despite its somewhat polarizing nature, BMW’s uniqu...
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2013 Nissan 370Z Preview
by Eric Tallberg
About all that’s notably new for the 2013 Nissan 370Z is its forward profile, and even that doesn’t find its way to the sport...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Preview
by Eric Tallberg
A fixture in garages of the rich and famous for nearly 60 years, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Roadster gets a facelift, sheds a...
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2013 Dodge Dart Preview
by Eric Tallberg
Here it comes to save the day…or so Chrysler Corporation hopes for its re-introduced 2013 Dodge Dart. In a return to the comp...
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2013 Ford Flex Preview
by Eric Tallberg
Though still a bit quirky, the 2013 version of the Ford Flex has just a bit less of the edginess it once boasted. Softer corn...
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2013 Ford Explorer Preview
by Eric Tallberg
One of the first SUVs to be considered a crossover, the Ford Explorer earns its living in 2013 with high-end technology, fuel...
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2013 Ford Edge Preview
by Eric Tallberg
One of Ford’s most popular vehicles continues to be its midsize Edge crossover SUV. For 2013, this practical and handsome 4-d...
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2012 BMW X6 M Preview
by Eric Tallberg
Take what looks like your typical mid-eighties fastback sedan, load it up with over 5,000 pounds of gizmos, technology and le...
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2012 Aston Martin Virage Preview
by Eric Tallberg
Aston Martin has designed its 2012 Virage lineup to fit neatly between the opposite ends of its popular DB series. With more ...
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2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Preview
by Eric Tallberg
For 2012, Aston Martin once more offers its V12 Vantage hatchback coupe to U.S. consumers. Squeezing a 510-hp 12-cylinder pow...
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2012 Lincoln Navigator Preview
by Eric Tallberg
For those into conspicuous consumption on a budget, the 2012 Lincoln Navigator may be worth a look. This full-size luxury SUV...
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2012 GMC Savana Cargo Preview
by Eric Tallberg
It’s not flashy, nimble or quick, nor is it any spring chicken. What the full-size 2012 GMC Savana Cargo van does, however, i...
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2012 Chevrolet Volt Preview
by Eric Tallberg
Chevy said they’d do it and they did. Despite a barely averted economic meltdown, vague, almost disingenuous advertising and ...
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2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV Preview
by Eric Tallberg
Just the name Cadillac summons images of opulence, elegance, power and prestige. The 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV certainly won...
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2012 GMC Savana Preview
by Eric Tallberg
Venerable and dependable, the 2012 GMC Savana full-size passenger van still looks right at home hauling loads of passengers h...
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2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT Preview
by Eric Tallberg
As the only full-size luxury pickup truck on the market, the Cadillac Escalade EXT full-size pickup still manages to provide ...
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2012 Cadillac Escalade Preview
by Eric Tallberg
The name “Cadillac” conjures images of power, leather, luxury and even opulence. Big and brash, the 2012 Cadillac Escalade fi...
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