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2008 Nissan Rogue Review: Stealing the Market for Small, Spunky SUVs
By Alex Kramer Pros: Gutsy 4-cylinder engine Confident handling Sleek, bold exterior style Excellent value Cons: Yo-yo for a transmission Less than spacious interior Poor rearward visibility Small SUVs have become one of the fastest growing segments of the car industry, selling over 300,000 units last year. With gas at over $3 a gallon, it’s […]
Read More »2008 Nissan Armada Review – Living Large the American Way
Overview Nissan Armada Specs Consumer Reviews of Touareg 2 Nissan Armada Photo Gallery Armada Video Review By Alex Kramer Pros Powerful V8 engine Spacious, luxurious interior Commanding road presence Cons Too many rattles and buzzes Unrefined ride quality Guzzles gas What a difference a few years makes. Not long ago Detroit couldn’t make enough truck […]
Read More »2007 Lexus RX 400h Review – Bringing luxury and performance to the world of hybrid technology
Lexus RX 400h Overview Lexus RX 400h Specs Consumer Reviews of RX 400h Lexus RX 400h Photo Gallery Lexus RX 400h Video Review by Alex Kramer Pros Excellent acceleration Lexus luxury and quality Silky smooth ride Seamless hybrid powertrain Cons Overly cautious handling All that hybrid technology sure is pricey Not a true fuel sipper […]
Read More »2008 Acura MDX Review – Putting the Sport Back in Sport Utility Vehicle
Acura calls it super-handling all-wheel drive (SH-AWD). Most drivers will call it “Holy !!@%*! This thing can corner!” SH-AWD distributes optimal engine torque not just between the front and rear axles, but also between the left and right rear wheel.
Read More »2008 Volkswagen Jetta Review – German Design and Engineering at an Economical Price
by Alex Kramer Pros: German build quality Luxurious interior Improved acceleration Confident handling Classy styling Cons: Hefty curb weight Drivetrain could use refinement Intrusive center console A bit pricey for a compact
Read More »2007 Scion tC Review – Sporty Little Coupe That Won't Break Your Bank Account
by Alex Kramer Introduction Ten years ago I wouldn’t have considered buying any car that wasn’t small, sleek, and sporty. If you couldn’t throw it around a cloverleaf at 50+ miles an hour with a grin plastered to your face, I wasn’t interested. Nowadays, I look for more mundane, practical features when car shopping, such […]
Read More »2006 Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD Review
Ever since that first test drive, I’ve been amazed by the sophistication of the Escape Hybrid’s gas-electric power train. At first you don’t even really notice it, in that the car drives like every other car on the road. You push the gas and it goes, you push the brakes and it stops, and a tug on the wheel makes it turn. But once you start paying closer attention, the many hours spent developing this new technology becomes apparent.
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