Here’s an open secret: the Mazda3 is the auto-journo’s cop-out. “Hey,” inquires the prospective punter, “I’m actually kinda/sorta in the market. What do you recommend?” Nine times out of ten, the sporty little ’3 is gonna get a plug. Tenth guy wants a truck. Now around here, obviously that’s not the case. Ask the TTAC [...]
‘AUDI GETS SLEEK AND SEXY’
Audi has broken new ground in 2012 with the A7. It combines sleek, sexy styling with the emotional appeal of a coupe, but with the prestige of a sedan and the functionality of a wagon. This innovative, five-door design of the newest Audi entry sits atop a sporty, lightweight chassis and is partnered with a highly efficient supercharged V6, latest generation quattro all-wheel drive and the newest advanced driver assistance and multi-media systems to define a new benchm…
Auto journalists are a fickle bunch, and I will be the first to confess that at times we’re sometimes at odds with auto manufacturers. Subaru is a prime example. Us journos loved oddball Subarus, and praised them for catering to a rugged, left of center crowd that was small, but fiercely loyal. But the truth is, this is the car business, and Subaru is in the business of selling cars-and they wanted to appeal to more than quirky people living in New England and the Pacific Northwest. So, Subaru wen…
I have always rooted for the underdog, except when (for no apparent reason) the guy decides to start punching himself the in the face. And so it was with Chrysler’s final Sebring. When the Cirrus burst forth along with the LH sedans almost 20 years ago, they were extremely competitive in style and price. While [...]
‘NEW REFINED STYLING AND INTERIOR’
I couldn’t fit all that is all-new in the 2011 Chrysler 300 Limited on my headline but besides the new refined exterior styling and new craftsmanship and attention to detail inside, the 300 Limited features a more powerful and efficient V6 engine, updated fully independent suspension, innovative U-connect technology, and more active safety systems available than ever before.
Delivering the stylistic distinction, technological innovation, premium E-segment seda…
EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: Every time I get out of a
In Lexus’ relentless pursuit of perfection, they seek out on a long journey beside of the likings of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Cadillac, and other luxury automakers who have a strong presence in the United States. One of Lexus’ competitive strong points has been the Lexus GS ever since its introduction in 1991. Since then, the Lexus GS has matured into a refined rear-wheel-drive luxury sports sedan which has remained to be quite the competitive breed. The latest iteration of that marquee rests with the…
By Chris Haak Just the good ol’ boys Never meanin’ no harm Beats all you never saw Been in trouble with the law Since the day they was born. Those words, of course, are from Waylon Jennings’ theme song from the Dukes of Hazzard, the delightfully hokey show that ran from 1979 to 1985 about [...]
Sorry for that crappy music. I didn’t put the music in there — JB Once more in the Panamera breach, dear friends; Or close up the blog with our press-car dead. We (meaning I) have been awfully tough on Porsche’s Panamera this week, what with the Frank Greve article on corruption in the autojourno game [...]
The latest version of Volkswagen’s has a new look and, unlike its iconic predecessors, power to spare, writes Ron Amadon.