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2008 Chevy Malibu LTZ Review – Could this be a turning point for GM?
Overview Chevy Malibu Specs Consumer Reviews of Malibu LTZ Chevy Malibu Photo Gallery By Kurt Gensheimer Blings: More soundproof than Abbey Road Studios Tire-scorching 252 HP V-6 Hectares of interior space Attractive interior and exterior Dings: Steering wheel controls aren’t the most ergonomic Artificially heavy steering feel Thick A-pillars and steep windshield make for poor […]
Read More »2008 Volvo C30 Review – A different kind of "hot hatch"
Volvo C30 Consumer Reviews 2008 Volvo C30 Video Review 2008 Volvo C30 Photo Gallery 2008 Volvo C30 Specs By Kurt Gensheimer Blings: Engine has more grunt than a railroad chain gang Oozes with style (not applicable to our test model) Solid, quiet, reassuring ride Millions of build options – yes, millions Dings: $24K car and […]
Read More »2008 Ford Escape Hybrid Review – The 34 MPG SUV
Ford Escape Consumer Reviews Ford Escape Hybrid Consumer Reviews Ford Escape Hybrid Specs Ford Escape Hybrid Photo Gallery By Kurt Gensheimer Blings: Most fuel efficient SUV on the planet Cavernous interior More masculine exterior appearance Easy-to-use Nav system Dings: Brake pedal like stepping on a wet Nerf ball No traction control and downgraded NHTSA safety […]
Read More »2008 Acura TSX Review – Balance Found
Acura TSX Consumer Reviews Acura TSX More Expert Reviews 2008 Acura TSX Photo Gallery 2008 Acura TSX Specs By Kurt Gensheimer Blings: Shifter feels like it’s greased with Crisco Excellent fuel economy High fun-to-drive factor Luxurious and high tech interior Comes standard with everything but navigation Dings: Vague clutch pickup in first gear Four cylinder […]
Read More »2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review – Can it Really be Improved?
Introduced at the dawn of the 1990s as a throwback to the rear-wheel drive roadsters of yesteryear, it was an instantaneous hit. Lightweight, stripped-down, simple, inexpensive and insanely fun to drive, Mazda used the right ingredients. Through the 1990s the Miata got better and better, winning a war chest of industry awards and accolades. As further validation of the car’s success, Spec Miata became one of the most popular classes in American motorsport racing.
Read More »24 Hours of LeMons at Thunderhill – 3 Times a Charm
By Kurt Gensheimer Photos: Matthew Talbott, Alex Fruehsamer, Patrick Pieper I’m racing a $500 VW Rabbit GTI into turn one at Thunderhill and the only thing going through my mind is the video of a friend’s GTI snapping a front wheel spindle and doing a 90 mile-an-hour barrel roll into the grass. I know it’s […]
Read More »2008 Scion xD Review – It looks like a…
Overview Consumer Reviews Scion xD Photo Gallery Scion xD Specs By Kurt Gensheimer Blings Unique Styling More powerful engine Long list of standard features Longer list of aftermarket options Dings Unique Styling Still fuel efficient, but not like xA Snowplow understeer Lifeless Toyota handling Ruling: Regardless of what ridiculous appearance analogy you can muster, the […]
Read More »First Look – Chevy Volt Concept Car
The Volt was created with all the learnings GM gleaned from its much ranted and raved EV-1 concept. But unlike the EV-1, the Volt features a combustion-powered “range extender” and Lithium Ion battery technology, making it a much better electric vehicle, theoretically speaking.
Read More »2008 Mazda CX-7 Review – Room to Zoom
Over the years, Mazda has nearly perfected the sporty interior. There’s a lot to love about it regardless of your gender. Guys love the tri-spoke steering wheel with that nostalgic button horn design of yesteryear. Girls love the stylish leather seats which swank an snakeskinesque stripe down the middle. In a nod to the RX-8′s winning interior design, the CX-7 shares tasteful piano black panel accents and circular vents.
Read More »2007 Lincoln MKX Review – Luxury on the Edge
Overview Lincoln MKX Specs Consumer Reviews of MKX Lincoln MKX Photo Gallery MKX Video Review by Kurt Gensheimer Blings: Attractive exterior Monastary silent Interior Car-like handling IIHS “Top Safety Pick” Dings: Questionable value next to the Ford Edge Chintsy interior electronics and “satin nickel” are a Ford giveaway Heavy for a CUV Ruling: Attractive, blinging […]
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