In today’s morning mail, the Mazda Shinari–a gorgeous four-door coupe that we can’t help but think would kick the RX-8 to the curb. Agreed? [MotorAuthority] The 2011 Buick Regal is one of the IIHS’ Top Safety Picks this year, meaning it’s earned top scores, has stability control, and meets new roof-crush standards. Three cheers for engineers!…
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Whether it’s the technology of yore or the aesthetics of the true masters of design, there’s something for every automotive aficionado to love in a good vintage race car. The 2010 Quail gathering produced some of the finest examples of decades past, and these are a handful of our favorites. 1952 Allard J2X This absolute stunner of a racer… Read the rest
A sharpened exterior, interior upgrades, and improved fuel economy are just a few of the improvements Nissan has announced for a modestly revamped 2011 version of its Rogue compact crossover. The 2011 Nissan Rogue will be shown to the public for the first time at the 23rd Annual International Z Car Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, and while…
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The Basics: Volkswagen’s had a tough row to hoe in the U.S. Buyers want the German feel, but don’t want to pay the premium price for German engineering. Case in point: the compact Jetta sedan, which costs a couple thousand dollars more on average than a Honda Civic or Ford Focus, and has had a difficult time breaking into… Read the rest
Like the Nash Metropolitan 50 years ago, the 2010 Smart ForTwo generates its share of cracks, stares, and guffaws. People who drive the tiny two-seat Smart minicar just have to get used to it. And Smarts suffer their share of slights, from a rash of ‘Smart dunking’ incidents in the canals of Amsterdam to a Portugese organized-crime Smart-theft…
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On an average day in the U.S. of A., 114 people die in auto-related accidents. On July 4, the number jumps to around 148. That’s not especially surprising: as a holiday, July 4 boasts some unique characteristics. Christmas is a religious event, centered mostly around a heavy lunch and familial obligations. New Year’s Eve revolves around dinner or…
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The Goodwood Festival of Speed is underway, and Mercedes-Benz has taken the opportunity of being in front of some of the world’s preeminent gearheads and car-lovers to unveil the 2011 CL-Class. The flagship coupe offers a brawny V-8, reduced emissions, and an updated look, and it’s coming to America this fall. To add to the fun, they’ve surprised…
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The 2010 Honda Civic Coupe is closely related to the 2010 Honda Civic Sedan. Mechanically they’re nearly identical, and the Civic Coupe closely resembles the Civic Sedan from the front, though from the side it has a completely different profile. A couple of inches shorter in wheelbase, the Civic Coupe has a slightly more arched roofline and rear…
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The 2010 Honda Accord Coupe is very closely related to the Honda Accord Sedan and is thus covered together with the Accord Sedan under a single review. The coupe has styling that’s bolder, with a smoother downward curve of its roof, more sculpted flanks, and what appear to be slightly different proportions. However the Coupe is just a couple… Read the rest
You should know better by now not to buckle up, buckle up your loved ones, and avoid texting while driving altogether. But, increasingly, it’s also the law. Last week, both Georgia and Vermont joined 26 other states in banning text messaging by all drivers. The Vermont rule went into effect June 1, while the new Georgia rule is effective… Read the rest