2012 Lexus CT 200h Premium Hybrid Review – Contemporary, Functional, Luxurious
April 16, 2012 by Harvey Schwartz
Filed under Automotive, Featured, Hybrid, Lexus, Test Drives
‘CONTEMPORARY, FUNCTIONAL, LUXURIOUS’
Last year Lexus introduced the CT 200h hybrid to offer active lifestyle singles, young couples a more fuel efficient, functional and luxury hybrid with the contemporary styling of today’s popular five-door hatchbacks. In its second model year, the CT features a new Vehicle Proximity Notification System that helps alert pedestrians and cyclists of an oncoming vehicle under certain conditions by emitting a low audible warning sound. This new system is what many safety organizations have been asking for since the car is virtually soundless in electric mode and very quiet even with the engine running.
2012 Nissan 370Z Touring Sport Roadster Review – Top-Down Sports Car Thrills
April 13, 2012 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Featured, Nissan, Test Drives
When it comes to having affordable fun in the sun with the top down, Nissan aims to fulfill such desires of the true enthusiast with the new 2012 370Z Roadster. The new 370Z convertible carries over its design from last year once again offering excellent handling, sufficient power and sexy styling.
2012 Toyota Camry LE Review & Test Drive
April 5, 2012 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Featured, Test Drives, Toyota
In a way, the Toyota Camry has set the benchmark for the mid-sized sedan segment year after year. Not only have the monumental sales figures of the Toyota Camry surpassed others for many years, but it keeps the market competitive while others attempt to outshine certain aspects of the Camry. Being a redesigned vehicle for 2012, the Toyota Camry continues its tradition in contemporary styling delivering everything that is expected of the #1 seller in America.
2012 Kia Sorento SX V6 Review & Test Drive
April 4, 2012 by Harvey Schwartz
Filed under Automotive, Featured, Kia, SUV, Test Drives
‘NOW PLAYING ON THE SAME FIELD AS THE COMPETITION’
First introduced in 2011, the new 2012 Kia Sorento adds new high-tech features such as Kia’s new UVO powered by Microsoft voice-activated infotainment, and a new, high-tech, 2.4 liter, 191hp, GDI (gas-direct injected) 4-cylinder engine that returns an outstanding 31mpg/highway. I didn’t get a chance to test the new engine as my test model came with the 3.5, all-aluminum, V6 pumping out a class leading 276hp that gave me an excellent 20mpg/city and 26mpg/highway.
2012 Dodge Charger SXT Plus Review – ‘Affordable Performance & Luxury’
March 28, 2012 by Harvey Schwartz
Filed under Automotive, Dodge, Featured, Test Drives
The 2012 Dodge Charger is all new inside, outside and under the hood. After my test drive I came away with the feeling that Dodge has put it altogether with the all-new Charger that features a new 3.6 liter, Pentastar aluminum, DOHC, V6 engine that pumps out 292hp and is mated to the first ‘state-of-the-art’ 8-speed automatic/sequential shifting transmission, the first 8-speed automatic fitted into any big Three vehicle, and gives back an excellent 19mpg/city and 31mpg/highway fuel economy specs. What a start! Plenty of power on hand and smooth, quick shifting enables the Charger to sprint to 60mph from a standstill in under 6sec. The ZF 8-speed automatic is only available with the V6 in either RWD or AWD configuration. My test SXT Plus Charger also came equipped with new Nappa leather 10-way power-adjustable sport bucket seats, fast and easy to use aluminum paddle shifters, and a ‘sport’ shift mode. With ‘sport shift’ mode gear changes are quicker and revs are held higher for even more performance-oriented acceleration and higher shift dynamics. For even more control, you can also use the all-new die-cast steering-wheel mounted paddle shifter on the sporty and beefy leather wrapped steering wheel and view your gear selection through an all new full-color EVIC centered in the Charger’s new rally-styled instrument cluster.
2012 Infiniti G37 IPL Coupe Review: Infiniti Continues Performance Line Pedigree
March 27, 2012 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Featured, Infiniti, Test Drives
Luxury brand manufacturers have always sought ways to inject their number one selling vehicle with exclusive performance attributes. Doing so will naturally attract more enthusiasts while at the same time give the loyalists something extra to brag about. The luxury brand automaker Infiniti entered into the specialized performance branding with their new G37 IPL (Infiniti Performance Line) for the 2011 model year and now continue to test the waters by keeping things virtually the same for the new 2012 G37 IPL Coupe.
2012 GMC Sierra Denali 2500HD 4×4 Review & Test Drive
March 19, 2012 by Harvey Schwartz
Filed under Automotive, Featured, GMC, Test Drives
‘BIGGER IS BETTER’
Pickup trucks continue to be the best selling vehicles in the industry because of their versatility and functionality. Most are light duty 1500 models that can take care of most needs but when you need maximum torque, towing power, size and interior room and comfort nothing beats the new GMC Sierra Denali with the 6.6 liter Duramax turbo-charged diesel engine matted to the Allision 1000 six-speed automatic transmission.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland V6 4×4 Review & Test Drive
March 16, 2012 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, Featured, Jeep, SUV, Test Drives
The all-new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee remains to be one of the most popular and off-road capable SUVs on the road. Continuing a long pedigree of being a well-awarded and trail-rated SUV, the new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee aims to satisfy a wide array of consumers looking for a 5-passenger SUV that does it all.
