EPA, DOT propose new design for fuel-economy labels Earlier this week, we reported that the NHTSA and EPA are each proposing a new standard of auto grading based on fuel efficiency. The 17,000-member National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has voiced its opposition to the measures, stating that such changes would “confuse the buying public, make vehicle purchasing decisions more… Read the rest
Nissan Pathfinder Consumer Reviews Nissan Pathfinder Overview 2010 Nissan Pathfinder Photo Gallery 2010 Nissan Pathfinder Specs By Francis Cebedo The Good Legacy car with pedigree Body on frame chassis Good towing ability Good off-road ability Powerful V6 motor Seats 7 with many available configurations The Nissan Pathfinder has been around the block a few too many times. It was… Read the rest
The world’s most popular car-related TV show, produced in the U.K., is Top Gear. Lately, BBC America has been showing more reruns of Top Gear from past seasons and fewer new episodes from the 2010 season. Maybe they are holding back because the History Channel will begin airing a U.S. version of Top Gear. As we anxiously await, today… Read the rest
2011 Maybach 57/62 It has been reported numerous times that Daimler AG’s Maybach brand will soon die after being starved of new products. That might not be the case anymore with some new leadership in town and some new products in the pipeline. Daimler board member, Joachim Schmidt, who was recently brought back to run Daimler’s sales and marketing,… Read the rest
This past weekend, the Porsche camp was somewhat all conquering. In celebration of that, I’m offering up this full size desktop background for all of you Porsche fanatics. In this shot, the Velox Porsche 911 GT3 Cup leads a GT class Corvette into Mosport’s turn 4. That yellow glow you see under the car is unburnt fuel escaping from… Read the rest
2009 Subaru Forester In what will be the first major overhaul of Subaru’s trademark boxer engine in 20 years, the automaker plans to introduce a next-generation, horizontally opposed engine by the end of the year. The model will first debut in the Forester crossover and then make its way into other Subaru models, according to a report by Japan’s… Read the rest
Aston Martin Cygnet Originally, the Aston Martin Cygnet was only planned for the European market. Reports now suggest that the rebadged Toyota iQ minicar will be coming to the United States in 2012 – but that’s not all. Besides the regular 1.3L gasoline engine based Cygnet, an electric-version with a 60-mile range will arrive sometime in 2013. Same purchasing… Read the rest
The last time I drove a Buick was in 1959. It was my Dad’s 1956 Buick Century. This is not my old man’s car! What a beauty his was. What a beauty this LaCrosse is! This is a driver’s car! One of the nice perks of being in the media is at certain times you get to drive a… Read the rest
Danica Patrick is probably the best known driver in the IndyCar Series to the general public and possibly even to the casual fan. Her PR machine together with her various semi risque photo shoots and Go-Daddy ads have made her face known to thousands of people. She almost certainly is the highest earner in IndyCar with an income up… Read the rest
Range Rover Sport Consumer Reviews Land Rover Range Rover Sport Overview 2010 Range Rover Sport Photo Gallery 2010 Range Rover Sport Specs By Danny Chang Pros Awesome acceleration for a SUV that weighs like an elephant Intelligent cruise control basically drives the car itself High driving position provides commanding view of the road A sense of superiority comes standard… Read the rest