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Cadillac XTS – First GM Car with Capless Fueling
Four years ago, Ford Motor Company was the first to introduce a new system to add gasoline to a vehicle without removing a cap, and now that system has spread to most of the Ford lineup. Now General Motors is announcing the introduction of a better capless fueling system on the new Cadillac XTS luxury sedan. “This new system has advantages for both the car and the driver,” said John Hamilton, Cadillac fuel fill systems design … Read entire article »
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Test Drive: Volvo R-Design (Part 4)
Volvo C30 R-Design By Barbara & Bill Schaffer Of the three Polestar modified cars, the C30 feels the most dramatic on the road and much of that is due to its smaller size. Already one of our favorites for its sporty handling and the styling, which resembles a contemporary version of the P1800ES from the early 1970s. Powered by a 227-hp, 236-lb.ft. of torque turbocharged five-cylinder engine, the 3,200-pound vehicle accelerates from 0 to 60 in 6.8-seconds … Read entire article »
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Test Drive: Volvo R-Design (Part 3)
Volvo XC60 R-Design By Barbara & Bill Schaffer Now in its third year the Volvo XC60 is one of our favorite premium compact crossovers. From the dramatic styling to the world-class safety systems to the strong performance, the XC60 stands out in the crowded category. For 2012, major changes include a new R-Design engine, new trim level and more features. Adding more bite to the latest model, the 3.0-liter in-line six-cylinder engine gets the Polestar software treatment, and … Read entire article »
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Test Drive: R-Design (Part 2)
Volvo S60 R-Design AWD By Barbara and Bill Schaffer One year after the introduction of the S60 T6, which could best be called the brand’s performance leader, the sport sedan gets a boost from the Polestar treatment. Boasting 25 more horsepower and 29-lb.ft. of torque, the new R-Design version drops the 0 to 60 mph acceleration time to 5.3 seconds while the top speed is electronically limited to 130. As the best performing Volvo ever, the S60 R-Design … Read entire article »
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Test Drive: Scion iQ
By Barbara & Bill Schaffer As small cars start to gain acceptance from American drivers, Scion has entered the market with a new one that ranks high on intelligence – the iQ. As the name implies, this little car has some smart features and is much more than simply small and economical. To put the size in prospective, the iQ is120.1 incheslong – ten feet. That can make a small garage seem much larger, and you might … Read entire article »
Test Drive: 2013 Ford Escape Titanium AWD
“All-New 2013 Ford Escape: A Smarter SUV” Saves Fuel, Money while providing new technologies The Blue Oval team has come up with a better way to Escape – in the 2013 Escape. There will no longer be an Escape Hybrid, but the Escape stable will continue to offer three other fuel conscious models: an updated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, as well as a 1.6-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder and finally, a 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-banger. … Read entire article »
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Test Drive: 2013 Acura ILX 2.0 Tech Sedan
“Acura’s ILX Entry Sedan comes three ways” Acura dealers felt the need for an entry level vehicle to be offered as part of their premium inventory. Honda’s luxury division Acura team has answered the call with the all-new 2013 ILX sedan lineup – or have they? Some members of the automotive press and consumers may not agree. … Read entire article »
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Test Drive: Ford Explorer
By Barbara & Bill Schaffer Once the icon of the SUV movement in the 1990s and early 2000s, the Ford Explorer dropped off the new car-buying map. A casualty of high fuel prices, the economic downturn and the environmental movement, Explorer was sent back to the drawing board. Totally reinvented, the 2012 Ford Explorer has again moved to the forefront in the new age of SUVs – more economical, eco-responsible and better suited for today’s consumers. “The … Read entire article »
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Test Drive: 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT
“Mazda’s 2011 MX-5 Roadster: If it ain’t broke…” The Mazda MX-5 Miata, after more than 20 years, continues to, provide sports car enthusiasts with a pure and simple, fun-focused roadster at an affordable price. The experts at the Guiness Book of World Records, proclaim the MX-5 to be the most popular two-seat convertible sports car in the world, with more than 900,000 produced. Is Miata by any other designation still a Miata? Definitely! The latest generation … Read entire article »
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Pikes Peak Motorcycle Challenge
“All Roads Lead to Pikes Peak” A Ducati Challenge Big news for Ducati fans and riders, Ducati is returning to Pikes Peak in 2012 for the 90th running of the “Race to the Clouds.” Defending champion and Pikes Peak motorcycle record holder, Carlin Dunne, will join six-time Pikes Peak winner,Greg Tracy, in an effort to defend the title for Ducati. … Read entire article »
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Test Drive: 2012 Infiniti G37 Convertible
“Infiniti’s G37 drop top: Still seductive” For those looking for year round driving comfort in a convertible with the security of a three piece folding hardtop and seductive coupe-like styling, the Infiniti G37 convertible that first bowed in 2009 should fill the bill in admirable fashion. It is essentially one car with two souls, with power coming from a 3.7-liter DOHC, 24-valve VVEL V6 engine with sequential multi-point fuel injection, that develops 325 horsepower @ 7,000 … Read entire article »
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Test ride: 2012 Honda ST1300 ABS Sport Tourer
“Honda’s ST1300 ABS: An Ideal Sport Tourer” Honda’s 2012 ST1300 Sport Tourer hits the sweet spot when hitting the open road. If like myself, you find that laying over the tank of an all-out sport bike with your upper body weight pressing on your wrists and holding your head up to see where you’re headed isn’t as much fun as it used to be, then you probably ought to start shopping for a multi-purpose Sport Touring … Read entire article »
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First Drive: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
By Barbara Schaffer Austin, Texas — There’s an old adage that says, “Put your best foot forward”, and that’s exactly what Chevrolet is doing with the introduction of the new Malibu. With gasoline pumps becoming all too familiar with the $4 a gallon gasoline, the Chevy planners are sending out the fuel-sipping Malibu Eco first as an introduction to the all-new Malibu lineup. After all, who can argue with a gasoline powered midsize sedan getting fuel … Read entire article »
Test Drive: Toyota Camry
By Barbara & Bill Schaffer Toyota may have gone through the wringer the last year or two with recalls, earthquakes and Tsunamis, but if the new generation Camry is any indication, the company is better than ever. The Camry may have been the number one selling car in the U.S. for the last nine years, but it has never had a strong emotional appeal for us. It’s a great car, and probably one of the best cars … Read entire article »
Test Ride: 2012 Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom
2012 Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide Custom” One Slick Custom Bagger By Arv Voss If you’ve never ridden a Harley-Davidson Road Glide before, or if it’s been a while, do yourself a favor – swing a leg over and go for a test ride. The streamlined bagger benefited from a host of enhancements for the 2009 model year, and the big tourer continues to progressively evolve. There are some who seem to feel that both the Road Glide … Read entire article »
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