For example, all Executive models are equipped with Adaptive air-suspension featuring Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), which combines superior performance and enhanced ride comfort.

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An active air suspension is available as an option -- wheels choices are 19 or 21-inches.

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However, even with 470 galloping horses under the hood, and a sophisticated active damping suspension, the XJL for the most part remains a passive participant in the motoring experience.

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Handling is impressive for a vehicle that weighs in a bit over 4600lbs -- thanks in great part to the low center of gravity, near 50-50 weight distribution and active air suspension.

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MB's Active Body Control suspension system is standard on the SL550, and the degree to which ABC negates body pitch, roll and squat is almost eerie.

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Although the stewardship of NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith will ultimately be defined by what happens in collective bargaining, he took a large step in defining an active approach towards agents with the suspension of Wichard.

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The Islanders will be even further above the cap floor with the imminent return of defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky, who reported to the club for the first time on Wednesday and then passed a physical on Thursday, which led to New York lifting its suspension and placing him on the active roster.

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