Chevrolet Corvette 2008
More horsepower is always a good thing, right?
By Steven Cole Smith
We’re behind the wheel of the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette, and right over there is the assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where a lot more of them will be coming off the line shortly. It’s… Continue reading
Concept Car Mazda Ryuga
Mazda Ryuga… a new model from Mazda. In Japanese, Ryuga means a delicate flower. This is the second concept realised by Mazda in only few weeks (after Nagare, exposed on LA Auto Salon). Like RX-8, which Ryuga looks very similar, by stile, this is… Continue reading
First Test: 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec
By Matt Stone
Non-Smoker: The high-tech 50-state diesel has arrived
As I steamed up an on-ramp in the newest E320 Bluetec, my friend asked, “Wow-this thing got a turbo?” There were four aboard, and he was impressed by the tug at his… Continue reading
2006 Toyota Camry Solara Review
Camry Solara
Coming in both coupe and convertible versions, this sporty two-door version of the Camry sedan comes powered by a 157-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) that can be mated to either a five-speed manual transmission or optional four-speed… Continue reading
Versus: Honda Fit vs. Ford Fiesta
If Honda can prove the conventional wisdom about hatchbacks wrong, why can’t Ford?
By Angus MacKenzie
The conventional wisdom is hatchbacks don’t sell in America. Ford marketing boss Jim Farley doesn’t believe in conventional wisdom. He plans to bring the hatchback version of the new Fiesta small… Continue reading
Japan’s own supercar finally arrives (New Nissan GT-R)
By John LeBlanc
There’s no argument. As an out-and-out, four-wheeled land missile, Nissan’s long awaited GT-R is in a class by itself.
RENO, Nevada - Although it hasn’t gone on sale yet, by now some of you may have already heard… Continue reading
Mercedes’ storming super saloon
When it comes to flagship sports saloons Mercedes-Benz models have tended to rank behind those of BMW or Audi. Cars sporting the AMG badge have always had plenty of grunt - but were perceived to be more compromised in terms of handling dynamics and feel than those… Continue reading
First Look: 2009 Audi Q5
Meet the segment stylemeister
By Angus MacKenzie
The BMW X3’s a bit Bangle-quirky, and the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz GLK looks like a blocky mini-truck. So clean, simple, and sporty is the logical route for Audi’s entry in the compact premium SUV segment, the Continue reading
The Super-Light Racing Car
By Michael Russell
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is inspired by the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR design. Co-developed by DaimlerChrysler and McLaren Cars, this sports car/super car hybrid can go from 0 to… Continue reading
