by Dan Prescott in Car Reviews, Reviews
Likes: Upscale comfort and impressive refinement Loads of HEMI V8 power and torque mean strong acceleration 8-speed automatic transmission with convenient rotary shift knob Handy, auto-locking box-side storage bins User-friendly Uconnect with 8.4-inch screen Adjustable air suspension Dislikes: Fuel economy with the HEMI V8 Small, indistinct buttons for manual gear selection Ever since Dodge adopted [...]
by Derek Mau in Car Reviews, Reviews
BMW 5 Series Shows Grace Under Fire 542 Horsepower Enough torque to haul a 20-foot Airstream trailer Surreal handling and formidable power packaged in a Giorgio Armani suit Dinan knows engines. With three consecutive Grand Am Rolex championships, two consecutive 24 Hours of Daytona wins, and enabling Scott Pruett to break records for most wins [...]
by Alex Kramer in Car Reviews, Reviews
Pros: Revised exterior looks sharp Small engine plus efficient transmission equals good mileage Ride quality is smooth and compliant Rockford Fosgate stereo can kick out the jams with the best of them Dislikes: Needs more power to be anything close to sporty Handling is way too soft for spirited driving CVT transmission drones under acceleration [...]
The plug-in hybrid movement seems to be gaining momentum, with new models coming on line every few months. Sitting halfway between regular hybrids and all electric cars, a plug-in hybrid offers a limited amount of gas-free driving, usually around 10-30 miles, depending on the model. After the batteries are drained, the car switches over to [...]
by Steve Haas in Car Reviews, Reviews
Likes: Powerful engine Slick-shifting manual transmission Outstanding acceleration Practical packaging Nimble handling without a punishing ride Dislikes: Noise Fuel Economy A few interior details Mazdas have always been a bit more fun to drive than their competition. When it comes to small cars, the Mazda3 claims to offer more nimble handling sporty nature than the [...]
by Davis Adams in Car Reviews, Reviews
Likes: Classic exterior design/ Valet-worthy brand image Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde exhaust personality Exotic Performance Dislikes: Price after options Messy convertible action VERY old infotainment package If we were going to pick one—and only one—automobile to represent what American sports cars are all about, there’s an obvious winner. It’s the Chevrolet Corvette. With heritage that extends [...]
by Danny Chang in Car Reviews, Reviews
Likes Distinct Volvo retro P-1800 styling Responsive low-end torque Fun-to-drive 6-speed manual Black alloy wheels provide a mean sporty look Dislikes High-end power a bit lacking MPG doesn’t meet expectations Limited cargo space Nowadays it seems like every major manufacturer has a compact hatchback offering on the market, what with oil prices still sky high [...]
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