The Mustang GT has always been a fantastic performance value. But with nearly 100 horsepower more than last year’s respective models and prices up only slightly, both the 2011 Ford Mustang V-6 and 2011 Ford Mustang GT are now even stronger bargains—especially, in the case of the GT, when you add the new Brembo Brake Package. For just $1,695 on GT…

You had a kid. Don’t give up hope. Trade in the minivan for a 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon and smother your Honda Odyssey-driving neighbors in a cloud of vaporized rubber. That’s right, 566 horsepower and enough room to haul ALL your kid’s gear. I never thought it would happen, but apparently someone at GM really gets it. The superwagon will go on sale later this year. Now if we can just get GM to bring over the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer with Haldex all-wheel-drive and the turbocharged 2.8-liter V-6 . . .

Starting at less than $23,000, the new 2011 Ford Mustang V-6 is, surprisingly, one of the best bang-for-the-buck performance coupes. We’re surprised here, because the Mustang V-6 has never been a very pulse-raising drive, rather the option for those who want the look but don’t care much about the performance. Baby Boomers far and wide are going to…