More Refined, But Still A Rally Car at Heart
Drivers, who liked the last generation Evolution, may be disappointed with the latest model, at least initially. The current version is more refined—not soft and mushy, but more sophisticated. Gone is the rough-and-ready rally-car feel of the previous Evo. Yet, by every measurable standard, the new Evolution [...]
Late Arrival Makes An Impact
Nissan was rather late getting its Rogue compact crossover SUV to market, but once it arrived, it was well received. Kiplinger’s magazine named it “Best New Small Crossover,” and Parents Magazine gave it a “Best Family Cars for 2008” award. The public has taken to the Rogue as well. Nissan [...]
Still Impressive Four Years Later
When the BMW 645i was introduced for the 2005 model year, it was an immediate hit. Automotive writers, and car lovers alike, praised its head-turning styling. Autoweek magazine enthused, “even standing still, the car looks fast.” Everywhere I went, people admired its sexy look and wanted to know more about it. [...]
BMW Introduces a Lower Priced Ragtop
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could buy a less expensive BMW convertible? Well, now you can. The new 128i drop-top sells for a cool $10,000 less than its 328i stable mate. Its base price is $33,875.
At first glance, the 128i convertible looks like a bobtailed version of its [...]
Civic Gets A Touch of luxury
With gas prices skyrocketing a lot of people are downsizing their vehicles. This is a bitter pill for many to swallow, because it often means, not only giving up size, but luxury features as well. Honda has recognized this problem, and has made it a little easier for luxury car [...]
Fit to Please
It’s common knowledge that 2008 is turning out to be the worst year for car companies in more than a decade. Sales are down substantially for most automakers. Even mighty Toyota is in a slump. However, one large manufacturer, Honda, is bucking the trend. The last time I checked, their sales were up [...]
Still Practical and Fun
The Mazda3 has been around for four model years now, and there’s not much new for 2008, except some side airbags, but it is still a delightful car to drive. It delivers equal measures of fun and practicality. This compact-sized Mazda comes as a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback. Prices range [...]
The Sporty Accord
When you say “Honda Accord” most people think of a four-door sedan, but Honda also builds a coupe model too. While it’s no way near as popular as the sedan, it’s a car that shouldn’t be overlooked, if you are in the market for a sporty two-door.
Some coupes are just sedans with two [...]
An SUV That Thinks It’s A Supercar
If you are looking for a fuel-efficient SUV, try reading one of my other reviews. The SRT8 only gets between 11 and 14 mpg. However, if you’re seeking a sport-ute with supercar ambitions, read on. The Grand Cherokee SRT8 has power coming out its ears.
Chrysler, Jeep’s parent [...]
A5 Is A Strong Competitor In Its Own Right
“The Audi A5 is the most beautiful car I’ve ever designed,” says Walter de’Silva, head of Volkswagen Group Design. And there is no argument that it is a gorgeous sports coupe. It drew a lot of admiring glances while I had it. My gray test car looked [...]
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