Review: 2011 Honda CR-Z
Filed under: Hybrid, Hatchback, Honda, Reviews
Take off your rose-colored glasses, CRX fans
2011 Honda CR-Z – Click above for high-res image gallery
Okay, so the 2011 Honda CR-Z isn’t exactly the modern-day CRX redux that we were all hoping for. Mildly upsetting, yes, but perhaps this disappointment tarnished our initial impression of this newest hybrid offering [...]
Review: 2011 Toyota Avalon
Filed under: Sedan, Toyota, Reviews, Luxury
Sexagenarians Rejoice! Your Ride Has Arrived
2011 Toyota Avalon – Click above for high-res image galleries
Have you seen the TV commercials for the 2011 Toyota Avalon? One particular 30-second spot sticks out. It’s shot through a 1960’s filter and features an old-fashioned voiceover, cheesy elevator music and an airline pilot driving [...]
Review: 2011 Toyota Sienna Limited
Filed under: Minivan/Van, Toyota, Reviews
Family Vacation Tests This Minivan’s Mettle
2011 Toyota Sienna – Click above for high-res image gallery
My wife and I? Not minivan people. It isn’t for lack of appreciation. After all, we have three kids, so we’re acutely aware of the advantages gained from lots of interior space. We get our three [...]
2011 Nissan Murano unveiled with mild refresh, new SV trim
August 23, 2010 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Budget, Crossover, Nissan, Design/Style
2011 Nissan Murano – Click above for high-res image gallery
Nissan has officially confirmed that the new fascia we saw on the European version of the 2011 Murano will find its way to the land of the free. The look carries a reworked bumper, along with similarly sculpted headlights and a [...]
2011 Dodge Charger’s rump revealed on a t-shirt?
August 20, 2010 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Budget, Sedan, Performance, Dodge, Design/Style
It’s entirely possible. The crowd at the Mopar Nationals last weekend noticed something odd about the T-shirts handed out for the event. Parked among the usual suspects of Plymouth/Chrysler/Dodge lore sat a car that few folk recognized. It just might be the next-generation Dodge Charger. The internets have been [...]
Review: 2011 Jaguar XJL
Filed under: Sedan, Jaguar, Reviews, Luxury
Lightweight Luxury with Style
2011 Jaguar XJL – Click above for high-res image gallery
There’s a sect of motoring nihilists out there who would have us all believe there isn’t a single thing in the automotive universe that hasn’t been done before. It’s the “Simpsons did it” meme on methamphetamines, though instead [...]
Shelby Supercars teases new 2011 Ultimate Aero
August 17, 2010 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Specialty, Design/Style
Shelby Supercars 2011 Ultimate Aero teaser – Click above to enlarge
Nobody is disputing that Shelby Supercar’s Ultimate Aero is fast. In fact, it may very well be the fastest production car in the world, though Bugatti is sure to raise an eyebrow to that notion. In any case, no matter [...]
First Drive: 2011 Mini Countryman
Filed under: Crossover, Mini, First Drive, Reviews
Yes, it’s a Mini. Yes, it’s a crossover. Yes, it makes sense.
2011 Mini Countryman – Click above for high-res image gallery
Whether we like it or not, even niche automakers are expanding their lineups to appeal to a broader range of shoppers. This may seem like automotive blasphemy, but think [...]
Review: 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS
Filed under: Sedan, Hyundai, Reviews
The Best Mid-Size Base Model Money Can Buy
2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS – Click above for high-res image gallery
If you’ve been keeping up with Autoblog lately, we’ve had a lot to say about the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. We’ve tested the top-rung SE and Limited trims out in California. We’ve even had [...]
Ford claims 2011 Explorer is 85% recyclable – but aren’t most cars?
August 8, 2010 by admin
Filed under Green Auto
Filed under: Etc., Manufacturing/Plants, Ford, Green Daily
2011 Ford Explorer – Click above for high-res image gallery
Ford’s new 2011 Explorer represents a huge leap forward over previous iterations of the Blue Oval’s mid-size SUV. In terms of efficiency, the 2011 model trumps previous Explorers by leaps and bounds. On the inside, Ford’s use of eco-friendly soy-based [...]
