Long Beach has sputtered back to life in recent weeks, as crowds once again stream to its shores, but the Long Island community's hospital remains closed almost eight months after it sustained $20 million of damage from superstorm Sandy.
According to Edmunds, this is the fastest SUV they've ever tested, with only the Porsche Cayenne coming close. Sleek and sporty, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S has been a mainstay in speedy SUVs for years, and this model's twin-turbocharged, 4.8 liter V8 engine packs 550 horsepower for a zero to 60 run of 4.4 seconds. At a starting price of $104,700, it's one of the most expensive SUVs on the market.
The Mercedes GL63 AMG is the most powerful SUV from the brand in the U.S., churning out 557 horsepower, not just for fun, but primarily because it needs to since it is the largest vehicle in the Mercedes-Benz lineup and weighs in at over 5,500 pounds.