Best of 2007: Rumble Seat

With the race for techno-smart, fuel-burning machines at a fevered pitch, 2007 was a banner year for auto-related headlines. On the flip side, pricy luxury sedans and sports cars received loads of accolades and attention despite their fuel-guzzling ways.

So we’ve tallied up the ’07 reviews -- each brilliantly written by columnist Dan Neil -- that garnered the most reader interest. The list reflects an L.A. car culture inspired by both the need for speed and the desire to be extremely green.

1. Smart Fortwo
2. Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec
3. Lotus Exige S and Porsche 911 GT3
4. BMW 335i Coupe
5. Jaguar XKR
6. Ferrari 599 GTB
7. Land Rover LR2
8. Maserati Quattroporte Automatica
9. Lexus LS600h L
10. Nissan Versa and Chevrolet Aveo