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Test Drive: 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth
“2012 Fiat 500 Abarth: An affordable Italian performance car” By Arv Voss Las Vegas, Nevada – What’s in a name? In the case of Fiat, the Abarth moniker, with its iconic scorpion logo, is a highly recognizable symbol not only in Italian performance circles, but worldwide. The name comes from Karl Abarth – a man, a brand, and a name that is synonymous with a host of racing victories – 10,000 individual race victories, 10 world records … Read entire article »
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Test Drive: 2012 Honda CR-V EX-L/NAVI
“ Honda’s CR-V for 2012 gains refinement and new look” Honda has long made it a practice to not rush into anything unless it shows a great deal of promise, and even then, the road to development is one of measured restraint. There are several cases in Honda’s past history to illustrate this fact, but simply stated, Honda rarely makes wholesale changes to vehicles that they manufacture, employing an evolutionary rather than a revolutionary philosophy in … Read entire article »
Filed under: Automotive Reviews, Honda, SUV
Test Drive: 2012 Jaguar XKR-S Coupe & Convertible
“Jaguar’s 2012 XKR-S Duo: The pinnacle of British exclusivity” I would be willing to bet the Queen’s castle that Sir William Lyons never imagined that his automotive creation would reach the level of exclusivity and performance capability that is represented by the extremely limited production 2012 Jaguar XKR-S Coupe and Convertible. Only 25 XKR-S Convertibles were scheduled to come to market on our shores, but all sold out within one week of the debut at the … Read entire article »
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Test Drive: 2012 Toyota Prius c
“Toyota Prius c brings Hybrid Synergy Drive to subcompact market” Since the first generation Prius made its appearance just over fourteen years ago, more than two million Prius vehicles have been sold globally,986 percent of which are still on the road, and Toyota has continued to evolve the iconic hybrid by introducing significant new model variants, while ever improving and enhancing existing models. … Read entire article »
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Test Drive: 2012 BMW 328i & 335i sedans
“BMW’s Sixth Gen 3-Series: All new – but pleasingly so” Familiarity Breeds content 328i Monterey, CA.- As usual, BMW has gone and improved an existing series to the point where it seems to surpass, or at the very least, to equal, the Series lineup above it. If that’s confusing, … Read entire article »
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Test Drive: Cadillac Escalade
Los Angeles – There’s a good reason the black Chevy Tahoe, GMC Denali and Cadillac Escalade are the cars of choice of so many of the good guys and bad guys on television and we would presume in real life, or at least in Washington D.C. …they are spacious comfortable and remarkably utilitarian. Tint the windows dark, and these vehicles take on a look that ranges from prominence to sinister, stirring the imagination of anyone … Read entire article »
Test Drive: 2012 Honda Civic HF
Fuel Efficiency Without Hybridization. For 2012, customers have more variations of the Civic to choose from than ever before. There are five in fact: The Civic, Civic Natural Gas, Civic Hybrid, Civic Si, and the Civic HF or “high efficiency.” … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cars, Honda, Technology
Test Drive: Fiat 500
Anyone who hasn’t been keeping up with auto industry news, or is under 40 years old, might not know that Fiat is back, and it’s a part of Chrysler, or vice versa. When the Iranian oil crisis ended in the 1980s and people started buying SUVs the small fuel-efficient Fiats fell out of favor and sales of the small Italian cars nearly stopped. In 1984, Fiat pulled the plug in the U.S. Then nearly three decades … Read entire article »
Test Drive: 2012 Toyota Camry XLE Hybrid
“Toyota’s Camry lineup undergoes reinvention” Toyota’s Camry is all new for the 2012 model year. The Camry has been America’s best-selling car for nine years running, and for 13 of the past 14 years. This latest iteration Camry represents the seventh generation of the iconic Toyota model, which was first introduced in 1983 and has since sold over 15 million Camry models globally. … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2012 BMW K1600 GTL
“BMW intros their first inline six-cylinder motorcycle application” BMW has long powered many of their 4-wheeled vehicles with an inline six-cylinder engine, particularly roadsters, so it seemed only prudent that the smoothness provided by such an engine configuration would be a natural application for a luxury touring motorcycle, since both share open air motoring experiences. … Read entire article »
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Test Drive: 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG
“Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG: Most powerful production SUV” Exclusivity with a bi-turbo V8 The true luxury SUV market segment was actually created by Mercedes-Benz, when the German automaker debuted the first generation M-Class in the fall of 1997, breaking new ground. Now, 14 years later, the new 2012 M-Class rolls into dealer showrooms adding new standard features and options loaded with state-of-the-art safety technology. Starring at the top of the model lineup is the ML63 AMG which is scheduled … Read entire article »
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Test Drive: 2012 Honda Accord EX-L/Navi
“Honda’s 2012 Accord serves up style, performance and value” Every 2012 Honda Accord benefits from updates and improvements with increased fuel economy, enhanced exterior and interior styling, as well as the addition of a new Special Edition (SE) trim level implemented for last year’s model lineup. There are a variety of models available either the form of a two-door coupe or four-door sedan, with either an inline 4-cylinder, or a V-6 engine as a power … Read entire article »
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Test Drive: Subaru Forester
Inevitably, when we are asked what our occupation is, we can count on the next question being something like, ‘what’s the best car?’ or some similar question. Of course, there is no right answer, because it depends on the individual that’s using the car. When someone puts themselves in the equation and tells us what they want to spend, and how they use the vehicle, our answer becomes a little more subjective and we find most … Read entire article »
Test Drive: 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited sedan
“Hyundai Elantra even better for 2012” Last year Hyundai redesigned and reengineered the popular Hyundai Elantra sedan. following just over a four-year lifecycle. The dramatic makeover took place well before the prior generation became stale or outlived its popularity and appeal – a highly unusual occurrence in the world of automobile production, as many vehicle lifespans are often 5 – 6 years or more. … Read entire article »
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Test Drive: 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
“2012 Panamera Turbo S: The ultimate Porsche Gran Turismo” When I first learned of Porsche’s intent to build a four-door sedan, I wondered aloud “Who would want a stretched Porsche 911? My disdain was bolstered even further at the concept of such a vehicle, since Initial photos were not particularly flattering. Admittedly, I entertained the same degree of skepticism when the Cayenne SUV was first introduced to the stable of the legendary German automaker, one who, … Read entire article »
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