(July 20, 2009) - At less than $40,000, Audi’s TT coupe is one of the most exotic looking cars on the road today. Specifically, I had the 2009 Audi TT Coupe 2.0 quattro S tronic.
(May 12, 2009) - When I opened my front door to sign for the keys to my test car, my first thought was, “What is that?” I was supposed to get a Pontiac G3 and I had confused the moniker with the Pontiac G6.
(May 12, 2009) - Get used to it: Small snappy cars that are fuel efficient and fun to drive. The latest is the Nissan Cube. And the name suggests exactly what it looks like – a square block on four wheels.
(April 14, 2009) - BEVERLY HILLS (NNPA) - Infiniti showed off the latest bullet it has loaded into its product chamber as it continues to take aim at the upper ranks of the world’s luxury performance cars.
(March 25, 2009) - MIAMI – Bam! Kia has turned it up a notch. The Korean automaker brought automotive scribes here to test drive its new Soul. The five-door run about has the potential to change Kia’s public persona from a manufacturer of small affordable but bland looking vehicles to the producer of funky fun to drive cars that are values for the money.
(February 17, 2009) - (NAPSI)-From homes made entirely from recycled materials to designer shoes that boast a small carbon footprint, being green no longer means sacrificing luxury.
(February 17, 2009) - CHICAGO (NNPA) – I had driven a Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC here from Detroit to attend the auto show and I was giving a colleague a ride back to her hotel after attending an offsite reception.
(January 22, 2009) - DETROIT (NNPA) - Sometimes when test driving a car you get caught in real real world conditions and you find out how good a vehicle really is on a day-to-day basis. That’s what happened with the 2009 Toyota Matrix S.
DETROIT – If ever there was a vehicle that came along at the wrong time, it’s the Mercedes-Benz GL550. But don’t get it twisted. That’s the case with every full-size three-rowed sport utility.
CLE ELUM, Wash. (NNPA) - In this clime of higher gasoline prices, two really dirty words are “sport” and “utility.” But that’s just what Kia brought us here to test drive; its new body on frame (truck based) Borrego sport utility.
Why can’t a fully equipped luxury vehicle be hybrid too? Lexus says it can. Talk about quiet and smooth – the Lexus LS 600h L luxury sedan is a silent bomb!
Last year, the Nissan Rogue caught onlookers by surprise. It was a good-looking sports utility vehicle (SUV) that offered the kind of fuel efficiency new buyers want in today’s market. The 2009 version is continuing the trend. It’s popular among new and younger buyers.
(NAPSI)-Increasingly, motorists are looking for ways to contain fuel costs and improve the environment. One expert says drivers can cut down on fuel use, save money and go "green" by driving a little smarter.
CHICAGO – You would have thought they parked a Ferrari outside of my house the way my heart was palpitating. But after test-driving several gas guzzling full size sport-utilities the last few weeks, the thought of driving a gas sipping Mazda5 was simply thrilling.
The Toyota Corolla Matrix is first off the block for the latest models next year. The sporty five-door vehicle that helped redefine the concept of a crossover vehicle, has been redesigned for the 2009 model year to offer performance that matters for driver enjoyment.
BOSTON – We were housed at the Liberty Hotel when we first arrived here to test drive the new Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango HEMI Hybrids.
(NAPSI) - For many Americans, their vehicle--be it a car, truck or SUV--is an important part of how they live their daily lives. It connects them with school, work, shopping, family and friends.
The four-door 2008 Suzuki SX4 Sport is infused with the same winning handling capabilities that won 16 international awards for the European Suzuki Swift.
Suzuki’s development benchmark for the SX4 Sport was to meet or beat the Swift on key dynamic performance and win the hearts of the American consumers.
The 2008 Saturn Astra adds to Saturn’s growing product portfolio as the fifth all-new product since early 2006. It is a unique offering in the American compact car segment that melds an unmistakably European driving feel with Saturn’s unparalleled ownership experience.
The Lexus Hybrid Drive system is one of the most advanced powertrains in the world. It operates seamlessly and enhances the luxury experience rather than calling attention to itself.
By Valencia Mohammed
The 2008 Jeep Patriot combines the packaging and interior flexibility of a sport-utility vehicle with the performance, handling, fuel economy and price of a compact car or small pickup.
By Valencia Mohammed
At first glance, the C30 R-Design catches the eye with its distinctive exterior enhancements. Premium touches include a matte-silver finish for the outside mirror housings, front grille surround and iconic Volvo grille "strap."
By Valencia Mohammed
The 2008 Camry Hybrid provides excellent value and fuel economy. Its Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) produces a combined 187 horsepower which varies power between gas engine and electric motor, or combines both as needed.
The Infiniti M receives major upgrades for 2008 that include the first-ever availability of Infiniti’s intelligent all-wheel drive system on the 4.5-liter V8-powered M45. The new model, designated M45x, joins the M35x to provide buyers with two choices in all-climate AWD performance.
Flocks of well-dressed teens and pre-teens, proud mamas and papas and supporters pressed into the ballroom of the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., on March 18 to celebrate a high point in the life of a growing urban institution.
By Valencia Mohammed
When the original Toyota Highlander launched in 2001, it joined the RAV4 and Lexus RX 300 in ushering in the car-based sport utility vehicle. Highlander gained immediate success, setting the industry standard for car-based SUVs in innovation, comfort and sales.
By Valencia Mohammed
The all-new 2008 Chevrolet Malibu delivers great performance, fuel economy and refinement, wrapped in a clean, tailored design that carries the global face of Chevrolet.
“The 2008 Malibu rewrites Chevrolet’s midsize car strategy, offering a stylish, uncompromising package that stacks up against the most popular competitors,” said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager.
By Valencia Mohammed
When you mention a Nissan Altima, people turn their heads in admiration. There’s always one around in the neighborhood or rolling down the avenue. Since Altima first hit the scene, it has been a big hit with American buyers. This year will be no exception.
“The fourth-generation Altima design looks and feels open and accessible,” said Bill Bosley, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division.
By Valencia Mohammed
The new 2008 Dodge Dakota continues the tradition of a bold and powerful truck that commands respect on the road. As I traveled in the nation’s capital across several road construction sites with dirt, rocks, concrete and steel plates, the Dakota simply mastered the pavement and kept the ride smooth.